Director of Elementary School Instruction in Brooklyn, New York at BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL

Who We Are:

Prospect Schools is a high-performing, intentionally diverse K-12 college preparatory charter network serving nearly 3,000 students across seven schools in Brooklyn. We are a growing organization and expanding our network across Brooklyn from 6 to 9 schools in the coming academic year.Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while preparing them to be global citizens. Our network is dedicated to the mission of preparing a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, guided by our core values:

• Curiosity: Develop sound judgment and intellect by asking questions confidently and thinking critically

• Care: Support others by grounding every action in empathy while championing equity and inclusion

• Persistence: Grow and learn by solving problems with determination, creativity, and tenacity

• Passion: Succeed by approaching challenges with excitement, enthusiasm, and self-assurance

The Opportunity:

Prospect Schools is seeking a Director of Elementary School Instruction, preferably 2nd through 4th Grade instruction, to provide visionary instructional leadership and cultivate a positive, inclusive school culture. The ideal candidate will support teachers in delivering engaging, high-quality instruction, foster academic excellence and student well-being, promote collaboration among staff and families, and ensure an equitable learning environment where all students are empowered to thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning. The Director will serve as a core member of the School Leadership Team and will partner closely with the Principal to ensure students experience strong instruction, consistent support, inclusive practices, and a safe, joyful school culture. As an educator at Prospect, you will be part of a collaborative and high-performing instructional team and will report directly to a member of the school leadership team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

School Leadership

• Serve as an active member of the school leadership team by participating in weekly School Management Team meetings and assist the Principal in making critical decisions

• Track priority academic and culture data (e.g. course passing rates, racial achievement gaps, etc.); communicate progress to students, teachers and parents

• Cultivate a sense of shared ownership for upholding values of an inclusive community through active modeling of school-wide culture practices

• Work closely with teachers and school culture team members to support efforts in character development, academic habits, and positive school culture

• Lead and support professional development for teachers and school leaders

• Provide consistent feedback to staff and students re: performance goals and upholding community expectations

Academics and Instruction

• Design, implement, and continuously improve our elementary school literacy curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and our network's mission.

• Coach, develop, and evaluate teachers across a content area

• Manage the curricular programming within your subject areas; ensure vertical alignment and continuously evaluate and revise against grade-level standards

• Demonstrate expertise in summative and formative assessments within your content areas and support teachers in identifying priority standards

• Analyze school-wide data in order to design responsive and effective student interventions

• Develop a highly effective instructional curriculum and schedule, in collaboration with the Principal and Team Teaching & Learning in the Network Support (“Treehouse”) office, ensuring alignment with state standards and our network's mission.

• Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers; where necessary, design and implement comprehensive coaching plans to support high-needs classrooms

• Collaborate with grade/subject teams to facilitate planning of units, lessons and assessments; regularly review and provide adjusting feedback

• Assist teachers to devise and monitor high-impact support plans for students

• Model outstanding instruction for teachers

• Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities

• Train teacher-leaders to facilitate high-impact planning and intervention meetings

Student Culture

• Act as the model for how to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families for one of the school’s grade levels

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support students' literacy development and address individual needs.

• Lead professional development sessions on differentiated instruction and utilizing co-teaching practices to support students’ diverse needs

• Analyze school-wide culture data and make adjustments to ensure fidelity to Prospect Schools’ vision.

• Foster a love of reading and writing among students, creating opportunities for them to explore diverse texts and express themselves creatively.

• Observe and give feedback on schoolwide systems and classroom culture

About You:

• You have earned a Bachelors Degree.

• You have prior teaching experience.

• You are in the process of earning or have earned a New York Teaching License Certification. (Learn more here)

Salary:

The salary range for this role starts at $108,000, then increases based on years of experience. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on an individual’s skills, education, and years of experience relevant to the role. At Prospect Schools we remain committed providing competitive salaries

Our Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Paid Sick Time (PST) based on date of hire and hours worked per week

• 401(K) and Roth IRA with a 4% employer match with a 3-year vesting schedule

• Flexible spending accounts, including Transit Commuter Options, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA options

• Ancillary insurance, including Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program with free expert support services to assist with a variety of life issues

Prospect Schools is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance you may contact us at: careers@prospectschools.org.

The essential functions of this job are described above; they may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.