Elementary School Assistant Dean

Compensation: USD 61,000 – USD 99,000 yearly

About KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 18 schools in Newark, Camden, and Paterson.

More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals.

As Assistant Dean of Students, your primary objective is to ensure that each student adjusts to and thrives within the educational environment. You will work with the Social Support Team to provide supervision, behavior management, counseling, and monitor basic/non-basic needs of students in the school. You will also work with the School Leader, Dean of Students, and Grade Level Chairs to provide maximum support for students, teachers, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Hold consistently high expectations for student behavior
• Assist with lunchtime and after-school procedures
• Ensure that school-wide discipline structures effectively support the school
• Build positive relationships with students, balancing serving as a mentor/counselor
• Exhibit positive rapport with students and staff
• Mediate issues between key stakeholders with warmth and empathy while being demanding and decisive
• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with students and parents
• To perform other duties as assigned by the School Leader or Assistant Principal
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school.
• Present during all school transitions

Must Haves
:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working with elementary school-age children
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to motivate people
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community
• Solution-oriented, excellent with giving/receiving feedback
• Flexible and creative with adolescent interaction
• Present and invested, ability and willingness to follow up with students, parents, and staff

In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification and role eligibility
• Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
• Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
• Employer paid life insurance and short term/long term disability

All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.