Founding Dean of Curriculum & Instruction (K-2)

Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Equipment provided

Relocation assistance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School seeks a Founding Dean of Curriculum & Instruction (K-2) to design and launch a feminist, equity-centered school from the ground up. In Year 1, the DCI will serve as the academic and instructional leader, partnering with the Executive Director to establish school-wide systems and culture.

The role requires leading teaching and learning, coaching teachers, designing instructional standards, and building family partnerships to ensure rigorous, joyful learning

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
• 2+ years of instructional leadership (Dean, AP, or Principal-level experience preferred).
• Expertise in curriculum design, data-driven instruction, and adult learning.
• Deep knowledge of elementary literacy and numeracy foundations.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Kwenda’s instructional leader and establish academic vision.
• Lead founding teachers and build a high-performing team.
• Design, deliver, and monitor instructional systems.
• Provide real-time feedback and formal evaluations.
• Lead data cycles and analyze student performance for equity.
• Foster family partnerships and community engagement.

Skills

Classroom teaching experience

Instructional leadership

Curriculum design

Data-driven instruction

Literacy & numeracy foundations

Job description

Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School seeks a Founding Dean of Curriculum & Instruction (K-2) to design and launch a feminist, equity-centered school from the ground up. In Year 1, the DCI will serve as the academic and instructional leader, partnering with the Executive Director to establish school-wide systems and culture.

The role requires leading teaching and learning, coaching teachers, designing instructional standards, and building family partnerships to ensure rigorous, joyful learning