Dean of Culture (25-26 SY) Freire Charter High School or TECH Freire Charter School - Philadelp[...]

Freire Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a passionate Dean of Culture to enhance the school environment. This role emphasizes fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere, supporting student behavior, and promoting social-emotional learning. You will work closely with school leadership to ensure every student thrives academically and socially. If you believe in the potential of every student and want to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and student success, and help shape the future of education in Philadelphia.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with diverse student populations, preferably in teaching.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive school culture supporting academic and social-emotional success.
• Maintain safety and build relationships with students in various settings.
• Facilitate restorative conversations and manage crisis situations.

Skills

Student Engagement

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Crisis Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Teaching Certification

Job description

About the team

For this Dean of Culture position, you’ll be working for one of our two high schools in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Magazine recently named Freire Charter High School (#18) and TECH Freire Charter High School (#26) among the top high schools in Philadelphia. While we’re proud of our accomplishments, we’re not bound by tradition—if something isn’t working, we are permissionless in fixing it. You can indicate a campus preference in the application or during the hiring process, and we’ll help determine which one is the best fit. Since Freire’s founding in 1999, the network has achieved excellence for our children through a rigorous college preparatory program and a commitment to peace, within our walls and beyond.

TECH Freire Charter School (9-12): 2221 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Freire Charter High School (9-12): 2027 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

What you’ll do

As a member of our culture team, you'll foster a positive and inclusive school environment by implementing strategies to support student behavior, promote social-emotional learning, and foster a sense of belonging and respect among all members of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Work with school leadership and culture team to foster a positive school culture that supports the academic and social-emotional success of each student.
• Maintain safety and order and build relationships with students by being accessible and visible in hallways, classrooms, arrival/dismissal, lunch periods, and after school programs.
• Facilitate restorative conversations between members of the school community and de-escalate students' crisis situations.
• Openly and regularly communicate with staff and parents/guardians regarding student behavior.
• Maintain student databases with climate/discipline information.
• Assist with the athletics department.

Who you are

You possess an unwavering belief that our students are capable of success, and you both exude and cultivate our values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity. We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements

• At least 3 years of previous successful experience working with diverse student populations, teaching experience preferred.
• Positive attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to do whatever it takes to get a job done.
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and the ability to engage students, parents, colleagues, and community members in supporting youth development.

Pay and benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000. We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and more. Pennsylvania employees are enrolled in Freire’s 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 5% contribution from Freire.