Company Description
We are seeking a talented, committed, culturally competent High School Dean of Culture to join the team at KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy (KDCA). This is a 10-month, full-time position that is open immediately. Submitting this application makes you eligible for all KPPS roles for which you are qualified. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Us
KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools in educationally underserved communities. Over 100,000 students attend one of the 242 KIPP schools that operate in 31 regions across the United States. KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is a part of the national KIPP network and currently leads six schools serving approximately 2,400 students in North and West Philadelphia.
Our Mission
Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Life at KPPS
We know that talented, committed, culturally competent educators have the power to amplify our children’s potential by creating a school experience that affirms, values, and challenges them each day. We seek to create a professional environment full of joy, candor, care and community where excellent educators can make a long-term home. Educators at KIPP –
- Are committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion
- Are part of a close-knit, diverse community of educators
- Show up as themselves, inspiring our children to do the same
- Access resources, workshops, and affinity spaces that support physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- Lead with care and candor and take ownership of our children’s learning and growth
- Constantly evolve their craft via 1:1 coaching and high quality professional development
- Have access to leadership pathway programming and opportunities to grow their career
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
The Dean of Culture supports the school’s efforts to create a positive, structured, safe, joyful, nurturing and academically focused school culture. The Dean of Culture reports directly to the Senior Dean. The Dean of Culture at KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is required to perform the following duties:
- Work as part of the culture team to develop a positive, structured, achievement-oriented, and nurturing school culture.
- Consistently and effectively execute and reinforce school wide culture systems (i.e. entry, dismissal, transition, incentive systems, etc.)
- Proactively and positively engage with parents throughout the school year and when there are specific student behavioral concerns.
- Be highly present and visible during school hours, relentlessly ensuring the school has a strong school culture
- Maintain accurate and thorough student culture data and documentation.
- Support teachers to improve their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of discipline, relationships with students, and school culture.
- Support execution of individual behavior plans and other supports for students with significant behavior needs (in conjunction with the Social Worker and AP of Special Education).
- Other duties as assigned by the manager
Qualifications
- Love and see the high potential of all children
- A passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture
- Flexible and able to multi-task within an ambiguous, fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions
- Uphold the school’s core values of children first, community, cultural competence and ownership.
- Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally under-served students
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Expertise in restorative practices preferred
- At least three years’ experience working with large groups of students strongly preferred
- Experience teaching or supporting students in an urban, underserved community required
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Complete all required criminal and child abuse background checks:
- PA State Police Clearance
- PA Child Abuse Clearance
- Cogent Federal Fingerprinting
- ACT 168
Additional Information
Compensation
Salary begins at $45,000 and is commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive health benefits package (for employees and their families) included, along with a 403B matching program and access to free financial advising services.