Dean of Culture

Why SIHP?

SIHP is part of a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. We are a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds to join our supportive and inclusive community. Our network of public charter schools serves children from all backgrounds and helps them become global citizens who are great problem solvers, aware communicators, and lifelong learners who make a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Join us in building something extraordinary!

What You’ll Love About Us?

Great staff transform student lives. At Hebrew Public, you will be part of a team dedicated to improving student outcomes and helping students grow into empathetic, ethical, and curious global citizens. Salary and benefits will be highly competitive, equitable, and commensurate with experience. Starting salaries range from $75,000 to $85,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Health Coverage: Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums, Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums, Vision: 100% covered by employer

Retirement: 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar. No vesting period.

Additional Compensation: Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.

Wellness Matters: Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.

Perks for You: Student Loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs gym memberships

Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30+ holidays; 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 20 PTO days (12 month staff)

Family First: 6 weeks paid parental leave for welcoming your new child. Eligible for up to 12 weeks of NY Paid Family Leave

Fertility Services: Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs

Health Care Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Up to $10,000 in HRA funds

Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD D benefit of one times salary through UNUM. This valuable benefit is provided at no cost to you.

Learn Grow: Access to workshops, certifications, and ongoing professional development

Advance Your Career: University partnerships for certification.

Travel: Opportunities for global travel experiences.

What’s the Role

Hebrew Public seeks a Dean of Culture (12-month role) to serve as an integral educational leader supporting its academic program at SIHP. Working closely with the network academic leadership team and with school-based staff, the Academic Dean will play a critical role in leading and supporting SIHP to achieve its academic vision by leading data-driven instructional coaching and professional development. The successful candidate will possess a track record of breakthrough student achievement results in their own classroom and will demonstrate a keen ability to coach others to similar outcomes. Reporting to the Head of School, the Academic Dean will drive continual improvement of instruction at their school. The opportunity is ideal for a proven instructional leader who is passionate about strengthening Hebrew Public’s commitment to exceptional instruction and student achievement.

What You’ll Do

Student Culture Student Development

Cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and mission-aligned school environment

Promote student belonging, leadership, and civic responsibility

Design and implement schoolwide culture systems

Integrate robust social-emotional learning (SEL) and character education

Create meaningful opportunities for student voice, empathy development, community engagement

MTSS, Behavior Systems Accountability

Oversee a data-driven, multi-tiered system of behavioral support (PBIS/MTSS)

Manage equitable and progressive discipline protocols balancing accountability with student growth

Coordinate Tier 1–3 behavioral interventions

Lead and monitor attendance initiatives

Ensure regulatory compliance related to student conduct

Analyze and utilize behavior data to improve schoolwide outcomes

Staff Coaching Family Engagement

Strengthen home-school partnerships

Empower instructional staff to support student success

Provide targeted coaching in classroom management and responsive classroom practices

Facilitate collaborative problem-solving for complex student needs

Build strong, trust-based relationships with families

Supervise and support a small team (as applicable)

Who You Are

Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters Degree preferred

Three years full-time classroom teaching experience is strongly preferred, preferably in grades pre-K-8

NYS Teacher Certification preferred

A team player, with a strong work ethic and consistent follow-through

Very strong understanding of the social and emotional development of children

Exceptionally effective at building lasting and meaningful relationships with elementary aged students and their families

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong track record of student achi…