We're redefining what's possible in public education. We set out to tackle this education crisis with a groundbreaking school design that delivers a rigorous, whole-child education to students from all backgrounds. Today, as the fastest growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York, our network of 47 K-12 schools outperforms every district in the state, proving irrefutably that all children are capable of excellence.

Job Description

Please note that all applications for this job posting will be considered for a June 2021 start date. About Success Academy Charter Schools

Success Academy is a high-achieving, leading-edge network of 47 K-12 public charter schools serving over 20,000 scholars throughout New York City. We are redefining what's possible in public education.

The​ ​Success​ ​Academy​ ​High​ ​School​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Liberal​ ​Arts​ ​is​ ​our​ ​flagship​ ​high​ ​school,​ ​offering​ ​a rigorous​ ​and​ ​engaging​ ​academic​ ​experience​ ​to​ ​scholars​ ​prepared​ ​by​ ​our​ ​elementary​ ​and​ ​middle school​ ​programs.​ ​We​ ​are​ ​set​ ​apart​ ​by​ ​our​ ​intensive​ ​focus​ ​on​ ​college​ ​persistence,​ ​ensuring​ ​that our​ ​mainly​ ​minority​ ​and​ ​low-income​ ​students​ ​gain​ ​not​ ​only​ ​admission​ ​to​ ​college​ ​but​ ​also​ ​the skills​ ​to​ ​flourish​ ​in​ ​and​ ​graduate​ ​from​ ​college​ ​in​ ​four​ ​years.​ ​

​We​ ​are seeking ​leaders​ ​with​ ​an​ ​entrepreneurial spirit​ ​and​ ​a​ ​high​ ​standard​ ​of​ ​excellence​ ​to​ ​join​ ​our​ ​high​ ​school​ ​community,​ ​and​ ​propel​ ​our efforts​ ​to​ ​put​ ​thousands​ ​of​ ​New​ ​York​ ​City​ ​kids​ ​on​ ​a​ ​trajectory​ ​of​ ​educational​ ​excellence.

The Associate Dean of Students will report to the Principal of the High School of the Liberal Arts, setting a vision for scholar and parent culture, and manage others to achieve that vision.

In this role you will:

• Work with the Principal and leadership team to execute a vision for scholar culture and work
• Support scholars to meet the school goals (joy, homework completion, school culture, work habits, GPA).
• Observe scholars and teachers and work with the Principal and leadership team to diagnose gaps and set priorities for the school as a whole
• Train teachers to plan and execute a scholar management system in classrooms and the larger educational setting by working with scholar(s) involved, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders; and
• Build relationships and meet with parents to plan for their scholar’s success.

We invite you to apply if you:

• Have exceptionally high standards for your quality of work and a reflex to improve at every turn
• Are eager to learn and have a growth mindset
• Have demonstrated an ability to deliver rigorous, engaging instruction;
• Have the ability to build strong relationships with all constituents, thoughtfully navigate challenging situations, and achieve excellent results from others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at https://jobs.successacademies.org/working-here/.

Our dual mission is to: Build exceptional, world-class public schools that prove children from all backgrounds can succeed in college and life; serve as a catalyst and national model for school reform, and help change public policies that prevent children from having access to opportunity.