Dean of School Culture

Job Title: Dean of School Culture

The Dean of School Culture at an elementary school is responsible for cultivating and maintaining a positive, inclusive, and academically-focused school environment. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to support student behavior, social-emotional learning, and overall school culture. The Dean works closely with teachers, students, parents, and the administrative team to ensure that the school's mission and values are reflected in every aspect of the school day.

What You Will Be Doing

• Fostering a positive and inclusive environment by managing student behavior and enforcing a consistent discipline policy
• Monitoring student behavior and intervening as needed
• Leading and supporting restorative practices and conflict resolution initiatives
• Implementing and supporting social-emotional learning programs
• Promoting a culture of respect, responsibility, and high expectations
• Providing professional development and collaborating with staff on classroom management
• Engaging with parents and the school community
• Collecting and analyzing data on school climate and using information to inform decisions and improve initiatives
• Monitoring school climate and addressing parent concerns; communicating with parents about school culture and student behavior
• Ensuring the school's mission and values are upheld
  
  

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred;
• Charter school experience preferred;
• Experience working with parents and schools in a similar school community;
• Experience working in an urban school setting;
• A minimum of 3 years of school experience;
• Experience with conflict resolution a plus;
• Bilingual preferred (but not required)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with a diverse community of parents, students, and staff.
• Ability to move quickly in response to incidents or emergencies.Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and events.
• Sensitivity and understanding of cultural differences and the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Emotional resilience to navigate the complexities of school culture and effectively support the well-being of students and staff.
  
  

Employee Benefits & Perks:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications Medical, dental and vision benefits, which include mental health visits at the primary copay rate and a healthy pregnancy maternity program Up to 8 free counseling/therapy sessions annually through Employee Assistance Programs Flexible Savings Accounts for Health, Dependent Day Care & Commuter Reimbursements Retirement Plan Contributions Paid time off for sick days, personal days and holidays We believe in the importance of ongoing professional development and provide opportunities for our employees to attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions. Want to have some fun, too? Yes, please! Enjoy team building, appreciation days, supportive and collaborative environments and much more! Employee Referral Bonuses. As a Pan American Academy Employee, we'll ask that you always keep your eye out for great talent to join our family. Consider yourself an extension of the recruitment team, scouting for the best people to support our students and school!

Work Schedule And Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 11-months, exempt
• This position is for in-person work at our location
• 179 instructional days, 201 work days
• In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
• To be eligible to work for Pan American Academy Charter School, you must complete and submit background clearances and paperwork prior to your start date. We are able to accept clearances if they are less than one year old from the date a new employee presents them to Human Resources.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  
  

Please note: Both prior experience and educational degree must go through a verification process in order for final salary to be confirmed.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination: Pan American Academy Charter School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at information@panamcs.org or call at 215-425-1212.