Dean of Students

Boys' Latin; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A college preparatory school in Philadelphia seeks a Dean of Students to support the school community's climate and culture. Responsibilities include monitoring students, counseling those struggling with conduct, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to the school's mission of preparing boys for college success. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to students' emotional and academic development and uphold the school's values.

Qualifications

• Unwavering commitment to the school’s mission of preparing boys for success in college and beyond.
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with members of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during transitions.
• Direct student lunch periods.
• Maintain student safety during commutes.
• Counsel students struggling with conduct.
• Enforce the Code of Conduct.

Skills

Commitment to mission

Communication skills

Behavioral management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

The Dean of Students supports the climate and culture of the school community by helping to create the optimal conditions for teaching and learning. Reporting to the Principal, working closely with the Manager of Climate and Culture, and serving on the Climate and Culture Team, the dean supports the education and development of boys to become men who are successful in college and beyond. More specifically, the dean serves as a culture keeper for the Boys’ Latin mission; enforces the Code of Conduct, assists teachers and administrators with students who are struggling to meet the school’s high expectations; advises students to connect affirmative conduct with academic success; guides students to grow and learn from their mistakes; and employs proven methods of behavioral management, including therapeutic safety intervention, redirections, and positive behavior support.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during transitions.
• Direct student lunch periods.
• Maintain student safety during morning and afternoon commutes via safety corridors.
• Monitor school climate during extracurricular activities.
• Counsel students struggling with conduct aligned to the Code of Conduct to make better decisions.
• Aid teachers in facilitating classroom environments that are emotionally and physically safe, and conducive to learning.
• Communicate student progress or disciplinary concerns with parents and partner with parents to address concerns.
• Mediate student conflicts and help students reach positive resolutions.
• Partner with the school and parents to provide behavioral and emotional supports and resources to students.
• Enforce the Code of Conduct and serve as a culture keeper of the Boys’ Latin mission.
• Commit to the school’s extended day structure, serving students outside of the regular school day, and supporting the Leadership Academy, Saturday School, and summer academy programs.

Competencies

• Unwavering commitment to the school’s mission of preparing boys for success in college and beyond.
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional to drive results among students.
• Willingness to be flexible and go above and beyond to meet the needs of all students.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with all members of the school community, including students, parents, faculty and staff members, administrators, and external partners.
• Bachelor’s degree.

The Boys’ Latin Way

Founded in 2007, Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia is a college preparatory school across two campuses educating boys in grades 6-12. The mission of Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia is to prepare boys for success in college and beyond. Every member of the Boys\' Latin community stands as a vital part of the village that nurtures our young men\'s individual and collective success toward this mission. We believe that "scientia potentia est" - knowledge is power - and that education is the pathway to freedom, justice, and joy. Through rigorous college-preparatory coursework and experiences rooted in a classical liberal arts education, scholars develop the academic and leadership skills needed to excel. At graduation, our Warriors emerge as architects of their futures, grounded in the core values of Scholarship, Integrity, and Brotherhood, upheld by the pillars that support these values.

Our Mission

We prepare boys for success in college and beyond, using as our foundation a classical Latin education, the positive influence of brotherhood, and rich relationships. We are a community that values and cultivates critical thinking, personal responsibility, emotional intelligence, and character development.

Our mission is revolutionary—college is not just an option but our primary mission and vision for all our students, regardless of their backgrounds.

Adult Principles

At Boys’ Latin, the responsibilities of every employee are guided by a set of core Adult Principles that define our culture:

1. Mission and Achievement for All (MAA): We are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring that every student is on a path to and through college.
2. Boys’ Latin United (BLU): Across our two campuses, we maintain a unified vision, set of practices, and professional norms that promote collective success.
3. Equity and Justice (EJ): We are individually and collectively responsible for actively working to identify and address inequities, fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse voices and advocates for all.
4. Prepare to Perform (P2P): Excellence is intentional—we prioritize preparation, planning, and continuous learning to achieve high performance.
5. Reflection and Improvement (R&I): Through data-driven reflection, regular feedback, and a growth mindset, we are committed to continuous improvement.
6. Professionalism On and Off Stage (POS): We uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions.
7. Enthusiasm and Excitement (E2): Our passion for education is evident in our energy, gratitude, and celebration of successes—big and small.
8. Customer Service from the Heart (CSH): We build authentic relationships grounded in empathy, understanding, and genuine care for our students, families, and colleagues.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the school to not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, color, age, gender, height, weight, disability, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.