Company Description

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 11,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (11 % of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

Job Description

Position Overview
The Director of Science, Technology, Engineering (STE) role is an essential position that will lead the vision for high-quality science education at KIPP NYC’s schools. The Director of STE role will report directly to the Senior Director of STE and work closely with the regional Teaching and Learning Support Team (TLS) as well as School Leaders, Deans, and teachers to ensure the effective implementation of our KIPP NYC STE program.

This role is based in NYC and may require travel to our schools. Cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

General Duties and Responsibilities (but are not limited to):

Curriculum Design and Management

• Develop and oversee elementary school STE initiatives, using student and teacher performance data to align STE instruction with KIPP NYC’s vision of exemplary teaching.
• Lead and coordinate large-scale curricular development projects, engaging teacher leaders in the process.
• Utilize deep understanding of STE content and effective instructional practices to design, revise, and evaluate STE curriculum documents, focusing on enhancing the quality of instruction and user experience with KIPP NYC’s Amplify Science, Engineering, Computational Thinking, Computer Science and other STE curricula.

 Assessment Design and Data Systems

• Develop and design a cohesive summative and formative assessment strategy that accurately measures key knowledge and skills across a K-12 Science Progression
• Collaborate with the Data and Assessment Team to create and manage a system for sharing assessment data results and analyses to the greater KIPP NYC teacher and leader community
• Design, and implement support for 5th and 8th grade state science assessments through data driven practices
• Create and manage system for sharing assessment data results and data trends with the KIPP NYC teacher and leader community

School Support

• Observe instructional practices in schools with a specific lens towards high priority and/or new ES/ MS STE initiatives to evaluate changes and determine next steps for teacher and leader support
• Support school-based leaders in continually evaluating the effectiveness of the STE program overall based on our existing data systems

Professional Development

• Provide targeted coaching and professional development experiences to principals and deans to support content knowledge development and curriculum implementation and innovation
• Develop and facilitate regional professional development for teachers and leaders to ensure full implementation of curriculum and instructional initiatives in KIPP NYC’s STE program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in education and/or Science education preferred
• Minimum 4 years exemplary science teaching experience with strong student achievement results
• Minimum 3 years exemplary teacher coaching and adult management experience
• Deep knowledge of elementary STE content and learning theory, Common Core standards, current educational trends, blended learning practices, methods, research, and technology, and program planning and implementation
• Knowledge of Amplify science curricula preferred
• Knowledge of cutting edge STE initiatives such as Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Data Science, and AI education is preferred
• Commitment to DEI practices and willingness to evolve curricula to be more culturally responsive and sustaining
• Experience planning and leading engaging and effective professional development for adults
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organization
• Experience into leading others through influence rather than only formal managerial relationships
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated passion for and a commitment to the KIPP mission for high quality public education and our core values

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary for this role ranging from $115,000 to $132,000 per year. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. 
• 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months. 
• Generous Time-Off 
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave. 
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance  and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.