Dean of Culture

This role may be placed at any one of our middle or high schools*

As a Dean of Culture, your primary role is to build systems and structures that create the conditions and campus community to drive exceptional student experience and academic outcomes that equip all students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond. Deans of Culture are expected to support and manage the proactive, positive systems that create joyful, rigorous, identity‑affirming schools (for example, whole school Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) and coordinate responsive systems aligned with our values.

They partner with the School Principal and Assistant Principal of Culture to lead behavior and culture, cultivating a participatory, achievement‑focused, outcomes‑driven school culture that honors the multi‑faceted identities of our students.

In support of the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of KIPP Colorado, the Dean of Culture is responsible for leading and building capacity of all teachers and teacher leaders—especially Grade Level Chairs—to implement and continuously develop excellent classroom communities, a strong focus on learning and continuous improvement, and a culture of consistent and high expectations with a focus on restorative practices.

The Dean of Culture partners with Deans of Instruction, the Principal, and the leadership team to develop teacher skills in best practices for classroom management and to implement school‑wide expectations. They create and oversee co‑curricular activities that bridge culture, community, and academics and foster caregiver and community engagement. This is a full‑time administrative exempt position reporting to the Assistant Principal of Culture (APC).

Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition‑free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college‑preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students.

Nationally, KIPP students are graduating from four‑year colleges at three times the national average for low‑income students.

KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college‑preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350‑person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice‑filled future for our KIPPsters. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests.

• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
• Read, internalize and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines.
• Provide an active presence, strategic supervision and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning.
• Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions.
• Commit to being prepared—internalizing and preparing for lessons, O3s/coaching, meetings, PD, reading, and written communication.
• Meet professional obligations including deadlines and schedules.
• Consistently leverage professional tools such as Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.
• Maintain strong attendance and punctuality.
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback for continuous improvement.
• Refl…