DescriptionThe Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) started with one mission that was the most ambitious and audacious in U.S. history: to end intergenerational poverty in Central Harlem and lead the way for other long-distressed communities nationwide and around the world to do thesame. HCZ breaks the cycle of intergenerational poverty with on-the-ground, all-around programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life. From early childhood education and career programs to community outreach and wellness initiatives, HCZ openspathways to mobility and prosperity. HCZ believes that the pathway to college begins when a child is born and doesn't end until a student has graduated and has the tools to thrive in a fulfilling career. The organization's aim is to light that pathway, from cradle to college to career, with community-responsive and wraparound youth programs that support children and their families in every way and in every year of a child's development. Harlem Children's Zone is looking for a Deputy Superintendent. The Deputy Superintendent will manage the day-to-day responsibilities of HCZ Promise Academies & Harlem Gems. This leader will be the visible, on-the-ground representation of the network, someone who visits classrooms on a regular basis and helps build a strong culture across campuses. This leader will serve as the model for educational excellence for leaders and teachers while also managing leaders across the network. Therefore, this leader needs to be a manager of managers, with the ability to understand the progression from early childhood to elementary grades through middle and into high school and the instructional acumen to make recommendations for improving teaching and student performance. This leader will help to set the tone around culture for schools and report to Dr. Saskia Brown, the Superintendent for HCZ.Who you areTo perform the job successfully, the Deputy Superintendent will have/be:
- High expectations (academic and behavioral) for all students;
- A relentless commitment to high achievement;
- Strong leadership skills and management experience;
- Deep instructional skills and acumen;
- A self-reflective leader who is focused on continuous improvement;
- Orientation towards seeking out and implementing bold ideas to drive student achievement;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Outstanding relationship-building skills;
- The ability to build and sustain a collaborative and mission-driven culture.
What you'll do
- Builds, develops, and leads strong school teams.
- Works with the Superintendent to manage, inspire, develop, and retain leaders so they can sustain stable, high-performing campus leadership teams that successfully execute HCZ's bold academic philosophy.
- Works in partnership with the Superintendent, Directors, and Principals to ensure that effective partnership and coordination of work is happening across grade-level divisions and between campus instructional, operations, and central office teams.
- Directly supervises and coaches leaders in order to support maintaining culture, academic performance, fiscal management, and fidelity to HCZ's priorities and policies.
- Assists with student, staff, or parent issues escalated by schools to bring issues to resolution.
- Participates in Leader and Director-level interviews to ensure high-quality leaders are being selected for all schools and divisions.
- Works in support of the Superintendent to make sure every school has a strong base of teachers and leaders with a growing number that reflects the diversity of the schools' scholars and families.
- Ensures that schools are compliant with state and federal standards and mandates.
- Serve as a positive role model for leaders and staff, to set the tone for culture across Promise Academies and Harlem Gems.
- Ensures all scholars are ready to thrive in college and beyond.
- Conducts regular visits to Promise Academies and Harlem Gems to engage with and develop campus leadership through on-the-job coaching while monitoring the execution of instructional priorities.
- Works in support of the Superintendent to hold leaders and teachers accountable to high expectations and the bar for what is possible for all students.
- Works in collaboration with Special Services leaders to ensure that all scholars are receiving a rigorous academic experience that is appropriate and takes into account the needs of each student.
- Serves as a champion for the network's DEI efforts and is a strong voice to ensure equity in campus systems and that schools provide scholars with an opportunity to share and appreciate a diverse set of perspectives during the school day.
What you'll bringThe ideal candidate will also have the following:
- A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (required)
- Master's Degree in education or related field (preferred)
- 3+ years of Principal supervisory experience with a clear track record of success
- Effective communications skills and the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Strong problem solving skills with the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Understanding of safety rules and procedures
- Understanding of New York state and federal standards and mandates
What we will bringWe offer competitive salaries with performance-based bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, and a low student-teacher ratio. The salary range for this position is $215,000 - $235,000. To be considered, interested applicants must apply online or submit a cover letter and resume to ...@hcz.org. No telephone inquiries or recruiters please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.Our exceptional benefits include: Eligibility for up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness after 12 months of employment$6,000 first-year bonus; $3,000 after 6 months & $3,000 after 9 months of employment$5,000 referral bonus for successfully referring a Lead TeacherAdditional compensation for extended learning opportunitiesNo-cost health insuranceLife InsuranceShort-and long-term disabilityLegal Insurance Wellness discountsCommuter benefitsFinancial wellness perksCareer AdvancementAdditional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)Referral bonuses for successfully referring other staff (amounts vary)REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools SUPERVISES: Director of Operations (Central), Director of Business Administration, Director of Compliance and Reporting, Director of Training and Development, and Administrative Assistant Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)