Anticipated Upper School Student Dean

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre‑K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

Vision
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At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti‑racist, anti‑bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

Upper School Student Dean

Start Date
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Beginning mid August 2026

Reports to
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Upper School Division Head

FLSA Status
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Exempt, full‑time

Salary Range
: $100,000 – $131,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience

Convent of the Sacred Heart seeks an experienced and enthusiastic Upper School Dean. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience and a demonstrated interest in secondary school education. This is a full‑time school‑year position, August through June, beginning in mid‑August 2026.

• Liaise with different constituents in managing extracurricular programs, trips and student activities
• Manage student government, other student leadership groups and develop student leadership programs
• Teach an academic class and provide support for students outside of class time
• Serve as member of the support team and attend faculty meetings
• Support the students and division by covering study halls, emergency coverage, lunch duties, and other assignments as needed
• Help develop advisory program and serve as a student advisor
• Assist with the Visiting Students Program
• Support transition from Middle to Upper School and support Admissions events

• Master’s degree in Education or a related field required.
• Previous teaching experience at the high‑school level preferred.
• Have a passion for interacting with high‑school aged students, in and outside of the classroom.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of, appreciation for, and demonstrated commitment to anti‑racist, anti‑bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Proficient with current educational technology, especially blended learning platforms and strategies.
• Positive team player with a desire to contribute and share your gifts and talents with the students, faculty and administration of the school.

It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as "Protected Classifications").

In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre‑employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law.

This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.