Location: Brooklyn,NY, USA
About the Position:
Prospect Schools is looking to add an experienced senior instructional leader (Senior Director or higher, commensurate with experience) to our network academic team to lead academic strategy in partnership with our Chief Academic & Schools Officer. The Sr. Director of Network Teaching and Learning will also lead the network instructional teams to support our school leaders to produce the outcomes our students deserve.
Reporting to the Chief Academic & Schools Officer, the Sr. Director of Network Teaching & Learning would: 1) Oversee the execution of academic strategy for the entire network program (e.g., curriculum, assessments, special services, arts & athletics, student culture supports), 2) Develop and execute a vision of professional learning and capacity building for all educators -- teachers and leaders, 3) In partnership with our data team, leverage insights on student performance to recommend and drive improvements to our instructional program, 4) Ensure our equity vision is thoughtfully and intentionally woven into our program design and execution and 5.) Lead, develop, evaluate, and hold accountable the network academic team which currently includes Directors of STEM, Literacy, Student Supports, School Culture, Academic Operations and Associate Directors of Science, and Student Supports.
The Organization:
Prospect Schools is a high performing, intentionally diverse ( diverse by design ) K-12 college preparatory charter network serving more than 2,700 students in seven (soon to be 8!) schools in Brooklyn. Prospect Schools models its curriculum on the renowned International Baccalaureate Program, a rigorous program that raises the level of academic responsibility for students while also preparing them to be global citizens.
Our experienced team is dedicated to our mission to prepare a diverse student body to have a positive impact on society and develop a lifelong passion for learning, and 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
We have a vision to become, by 2025, the leading network of intentionally diverse schools where all students and educators can learn, work and thrive. Find out more about who we are and what we believe by spending a few minutes reading our