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DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION in BRONX, New York at Bronx Charter School For The Arts

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Bronx Charter School For The Arts
BRONX, New York, 10473, United States
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Job Description

Position Description: About the Role
At Bronx Arts, we see teaching as an art form. The Director of Curriculum & Instruction is a key member of the school’s leadership team, responsible for driving the quality of teaching and learning across the building.

Reporting to the Principal, this role leads curriculum development and implementation while providing ongoing feedback, modeling, and coaching to teachers. The Director ensures that instruction is rigorous, aligned, and consistently executed across classrooms.

This role also plays a critical part in managing the day-to-day instructional life of the building—maintaining a strong presence in classrooms, supporting staff, and ensuring systems are implemented with fidelity.

Key Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership:
Provide regular, high-quality feedback to teachers through classroom observations
Coach teachers through planning, instruction, and classroom culture
Model strong instructional practices through demonstration lessons and co-teaching
Ensure consistent, high-quality instruction across all classrooms

Curriculum & Planning:
Lead the development, revision, and implementation of curriculum aligned to NYS standards
Review and monitor lesson plans and weekly instructional overviews
Ensure curriculum is rigorous, coherent, and reflects Bronx Arts’ instructional vision
Support arts integration and experiential learning across content areas

Data & Assessment:
Lead the development and implementation of assessment systems
Analyze student data and lead data-driven conversations with teachers and teams
Ensure instructional decisions are grounded in student performance and outcomes

Professional Development:
Plan and lead weekly faculty meetings and professional development sessions
Develop and manage the school’s professional development calendar
Build teacher capacity through targeted coaching and training
Oversee and support Instructional Coaches in their work with teachers

Schoolwide Leadership & Building Management:
Maintain a strong, visible presence across classrooms and throughout the building
Support the day-to-day instructional operations of the school
Ensure systems, expectations, and instructional priorities are implemented consistently
Partner closely with the Principal and Executive Director on school wide initiatives

Staff Development & Hiring:
Support recruitment, selection, and retention of high-quality instructional staff
Participate in interviews and make hiring recommendations
Foster a strong, collaborative, high-expectations professional culture

What We’re Looking For
  • A highly effective educator with a strong track record of improving student outcomes
  • Strong instructional leader with deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Skilled coach who can provide clear, direct, and actionable feedback to teachers
  • Excellent writer and communicator
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decision-making
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and systems-driven
  • Collaborative leader who builds strong, positive team culture
  • Passion for the arts and belief in creativity as a driver of student success

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or related field preferred
  • New York State Teaching Certification required
  • Minimum of 8 years of teaching experience required (leadership experience strongly preferred)
  • Experience in an urban school setting preferred

Compensation
$100,000 to $110,000

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off, Short-term Disability, Free Basic Life Insurance. Optional benefits include: Retirement Investment (403b Plans), Commuter/Transit Benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts.

Bronx Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Bronx Arts does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Job Location

BRONX, New York, 10473, United States

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