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Instructional Dean (Humanities) – Middle School

KIPP NYC Public Schools · New York City, New York

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Interview prep

Be ready to walk through how you coach a teacher after a humanities lesson, improve student discourse and writing, and use data to close gaps. Expect scenarios on adult feedback, school culture, and aligning middle-school content with network priorities. Prepare concrete examples of team leadership and student outcomes.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you combine deep middle-school humanities expertise with coaching skill and comfort in a high-expectation NYC charter setting. Less aligned if you prefer pure classroom teaching without adult leadership or limited on-site school presence.

Day in the role

As Instructional Dean (Humanities) for middle school at KIPP NYC, a typical day centers on coaching humanities teachers, reviewing lesson plans and student work, observing classrooms, and running feedback cycles. You may lead professional development, support behavior and culture systems, analyze literacy and social-studies data, and partner with school leaders on instructional priorities across grades.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize instructional coaching, culturally responsive humanities pedagogy, classroom observation frameworks, and middle-school literacy. Build fluency with student-work analysis, professional learning design, and collaborative planning. No specific certification costs are provided in the available data.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing is based in New York City and is not marked remote.

What does an Instructional Dean focus on?

Coaching teachers, strengthening humanities instruction, and supporting schoolwide academic culture rather than only teaching a single class load.

Where is the school network based?

KIPP NYC Public Schools operates in New York City; more detail is on kippnycpublicschools.com.

Company facts (cached)

Website: kippnycpublicschools.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Instructional Dean (Humanities) - Middle School at KIPP NYC Public Schools in New York City, New York The Opportunity KIPP NYC Public Schools is seeking an experienced Instructional Dean to join our team for the 2026-2027 academic year. As a key member of the school leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring that our middle school humanities curriculum is both rigorous and engaging while fostering a positive, structured, and disciplined learning environment. Core Duties Develop and implement high-quality curricula across the humanities department to ensure student success in college preparatory courses. Create and maintain a positive school culture that supports academic excellence and character development. Coordinate with teachers, staff, and administration to align curriculum and instruction with state standards and KIPP’s mission. Support students in achieving their full potential by providing guidance on academic and personal matters. What We're Looking For A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a middle school setting. Demonstrated success in curriculum development and implementation. Experience with creating and maintaining a positive, structured, and disciplined learning environment. Strong leadership skills to coordinate and collaborate effectively within the school community. A commitment to KIPP’s mission of preparing students for college and beyond. Working at KIPP NYC Public Schools KIPP NYC Public Schools is dedicated to providing an excellent education to all students, regardless of their background. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students and we are committed to creating a supportive work environment. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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