About this opportunity
Wearedream lists this Associate Director of 6-12 ELA opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Reporting to the Network Director of curriculum: Humanities, the Associate Director of 6-12 ELA is responsible for managing the development and implementation of DREAM’s rigorous, vertically‑aligned, culturally‑ and historically responsive 6th‑12th grade English Language Arts curriculum. This leader collaborates closely with school‑based administrators to design and facilitate high‑quality professional development, coach leaders and teachers around ELA content and pedagogy, ensure strong curriculum implementation, create assessments, and analyze data to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of best practices for ELA teaching and learning across grades 6‑12, experience fostering adult learning through high‑quality professional development and coaching, strong data analysis and strategic thinking skills, a mission‑driven mindset, and a passion for innovation.
Responsibilities
Develop and design a rigorous, vertically‑aligned 6‑12 ELA curriculum that fosters the achievement of all students, takes a constructivist approach, is culturally and historically responsive, and develops students’ critical consciousness
Create unit plans, assessments, lesson plans, and instructional materials for grades 6‑12 ELA
Collaborate with the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction and other key stakeholders to design a multi‑year process for strategic redesign, revision, and codification of the 6‑12 ELA curriculum and assessments
Analyze student data to assess the effectiveness of curricular design and implementation, make necessary short‑ and long‑term revisions, and create network, school and classroom‑level action plans to improve student achievement
Collaborate with principals, academic deans, and other key stakeholders to regularly analyze assessment data and use it to drive instruction
Ensure alignment of the 6‑12 ELA program with the broader PK‑12 literacy vision by partnering with other ELA leaders across the network
Teacher & Leader Development
Design and facilitate high‑quality professional development to support teachers and leaders with 6‑12 ELA curriculum implementation
Conduct curriculum implementation and content walkthroughs to support school‑based teams in identifying focus areas and action steps for instructional improvement by observing ELA instruction and analyzing student and teacher data
Regularly observe and provide feedback on Intellectual Prep meetings in order to improve coaching and teacher development practices across schools
Coach Academic Deans and other instructional leaders to develop their content knowledge, curriculum expertise, and capacity to drive instructional excellence in ELA
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching and/or leading ELA in middle or high school (high school experience and experience with AP courses strongly preferred), with a record of strong achievement for all students
Minimum 1 year (more preferred) of school leadership including a successful record of developing teacher and/or leader knowledge, skill, and productive mindsets around teaching and learning, including experience with design and execution of adult professional development and coaching
Deep knowledge of instructional design, curriculum development, standards alignment, assessment design, and pedagogical best practices in ELA
Proven track record of developing teacher and/or leader knowledge, skills, and productive mindsets around teaching and learning, including designing and executing adult professional development and coaching
Strong analytic, performance management, and systems‑thinking orientation, with the ability to use data to inform strategy, accountability, and continuous improvement
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and achieving exceptional results, especially for students furthest from opportunity
Deep commitment to fostering equity and inclusion in our schools
Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and an ability to build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders
Excellent organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences
A deep belief in DREAM’s mission and values, including a drive to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community
Working Expectations
Ideal start date: June 1, 2026
The Associate Director of 6-12 ELA is part of the Curriculum team, which currently works 3 days in the office and up to 2 days remote per week (subject to change)
Benefits and Paid Time Off
Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children
The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs
Dental and vision plans
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave
Flexible spending account options
Pre‑tax commuter benefits (parking and transit)
Fitness and entertainment discounts
A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure
Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses
Discounted school meals through our in‑house Scratch Food Program
Tuition reimbursement support
Access to a professional development fund
All full‑time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays
Benefits are subject to change
Compensation
DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience. The incoming annual salary range for this position is $105,000 to $115,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All regular employees receive annual compensation increases and have the opportunity to earn both performance‑ and tenure‑based bonuses. Because we value tenure in each role, our salary ranges are not capped.
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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