Network Director of Curriculum and Instruction: STEM

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree in Education, Teaching, or School Leadership, preferred;
• Minimum of 8 years of education experience with a record of achievement for all children, required;
• Minimum of 3 years of school or network leadership experience, required; both school and network leadership experience, preferred;
• Extensive experience in the selection, design, and development of STEM curriculum and assessment;
• Deep experience and a commitment to innovation, strategic planning, and continuous improvement;
• A successful record of developing teacher and leader knowledge, skill, and productive mindsets around teaching and learning, including experience with design and execution of adult professional development and coaching;
• Extensive knowledge of the science of reading, instructional design, curriculum development, assessment design, historically responsive pedagogies, and pedagogical best practices in STEM;
• A drive to succeed and achieve great results on behalf of all students, especially those furthest from opportunity;
• Deeply committed to fostering equity and inclusion in our schools;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and an ability to connect and build relationships with a diverse group of people;
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to project plan, prioritize, and balance multiple projects simultaneously;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences;
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including a desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

Additional Information

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools-growing our organization's impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org. Reporting to the Managing Director of Academics, the Network Director of Curriculum and Instruction: STEM is responsible for developing, codifying, and supporting the implementation of a rigorous, vertically aligned K-12th Grade STEM curriculum. The Network Director of STEM collaborates closely with school-based leaders to design and facilitate high-quality professional development and coaching, ensure strong implementation of the STEM curriculum, and make strategic adjustments to curriculum and teaching in response to student data. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of innovative best practices for STEM teaching and learning in grades K-12, experience fostering adult learning through high quality professional development and coaching, and strong data utilization and strategic thinking skills. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission. From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters-it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream-along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality. Come dream with us. DREAM Maxims All Kids Can. This Kid Can. DREAM is Family. Fun is a Serious Value. Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work. Fail. Persist. Exceed. DREAM Big. Applying to DREAM We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help! DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter. If you are a current DREAM employee, please click here to review our Internal Selection Process before applying.

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