Academic Dean/Instructional Coach | Jobs at Neighborhood House Charter School

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Why NHCS? Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve over 800 students across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. We believe in the social emotional well-being of our students and know that a well-coached and supported educator is instrumental in helping our scholars both academically and in their SEL growth. We do not give up on kids. Our expectation is that all of our students thrive at NHCS, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education on the path to life success. Our educators are partners with our scholars and their families as they embark on this path.

What is the Academic Dean role?
The Academic Dean is responsible for working with other members of the organization’s instructional team, most notably the School Principal, Academic Deans, and Special Education Coordinator to lead efforts to systematize and improve instruction and outcomes for students.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience coaching ELA or humanities at the elementary, middle, or high school levels.

Is this You?

Work with the Chief Schools Officer and school principal to implement plans for curriculum, assessment, intervention, and professional development;
Facilitate the School Instructional Leadership Team and participate in school general leadership teams;
Coach teachers in pedagogy and curriculum through adopting NHCS Design Principles, conducting classroom observations, reviewing data and student work, modeling lessons and instructional moves, and engaging in unit and lesson planning meetings;
Monitor curriculum for alignment with NHCS curricular lenses of identity, inquiry, and accessibility; the science of reading; Common Core State Standards and MA ELA and Literacy Frameworks; and MCAS; and make adjustments as needed;
Review and refine ELA, and Social Studies scope and sequence, pacing documents, instructional guides, and term assessment schedules.
Monitor formative and summative assessment practices and expectations;
Facilitate Response to Intervention meetings and oversee the development and execution of teachers’ intervention plans;
Develop and lead professional development sessions for staff and grade level teams;
Support teachers with administering benchmark literacy assessments, as needed;
You are able to start August 2025

Qualifications & Skills

Our ideal candidates will have have at least 5 years of teaching experience with a minimum of 2 years experience teaching in an urban school
Bachelors degree, Master's preferred
Valid MA certification
Strong leader, capable of inspiring and motivating teachers and other school professionals;
Ability to articulate a clear vision, set appropriate goals, and develop a strong framework for implementation and accountability;
Deep knowledge of Common Core State Standards with proven track record of leading teams of teachers to develop their understanding of the standards;
Deep knowledge of best practices related to instructional techniques and pedagogy
Mastery of subject knowledge

Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is committed to being an anti-racist organization. The work of racial justice does not belong to a department or position; it is the responsibility of every member of our community - scholar, family, and educator. As an educational organization, we are committed to continual growth and learning so everyone can find a safe place to belong and walk on their own anti-racist journey in the midst of a racially diverse and vibrant community. This will ensure that we, as an organization, reflect, equip, and care for all.

We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, age, disability, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the stated requirements for the position.

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