Dean of Students

Dean Of Students

A full-time, competitively paid position at a first-rate college preparatory school for boys.

The Dean of Students supports the climate and culture of the school community by helping to create the optimal conditions for teaching and learning. Reporting to the Principal, working closely with the Manager of Climate and Culture, and serving on the Climate and Culture Team, the dean supports the education and development of boys to become men who are successful in college and beyond.

More specifically, the dean serves as a culture keeper for the Boys' Latin mission; enforces the Code of Conduct, assists teachers and administrators with students who are struggling to meet the school's high expectations; advises students to connect affirmative conduct with academic success; guides students to grow and learn from their mistakes; and employs proven methods of behavioral management, including therapeutic safety intervention, redirections, and positive behavior support.

The dean will perform the following duties:

• Monitor students during transitions.
• Direct student lunch periods.
• Maintain student safety during morning and afternoon commutes via safety corridors.
• Monitor school climate during extracurricular activities.
• Counsel students struggling with conduct aligned to the Code of Conduct to make better decisions.
• Aid teachers in facilitating classroom environments that are emotionally and physically safe, and conducive to learning.
• Communicate student progress or disciplinary concerns with parents and partner with parents to address concerns.
• Mediate student conflicts and help students reach positive resolutions.
• Partner with the school and parents to provide behavioral and emotional supports and resources to students.
• Enforce the Code of Conduct and serve as a culture keeper of the Boys' Latin mission.
• Commit to the school's extended day structure, serving students outside of the regular school day, and supporting the Leadership Academy, Saturday School, and summer academy programs.

The dean will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Unwavering commitment to the school's mission of preparing boys for success in college and beyond.
• Desire to continuously learn and increase effectiveness as a professional to drive results among students.
• Willingness to be flexible and go above and beyond to meet the needs of all students.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with all members of the school community, including students, parents, faculty and staff members, administrators, and external partners.
• Bachelor's degree.

The Boys' Latin Way

Founded in 2007, Boys' Latin of Philadelphia is a college preparatory school across two campuses educating boys in grades 6-12. The mission of Boys' Latin of Philadelphia is to prepare boys for success in college and beyond. Every member of the Boys' Latin community stands as a vital part of the village that nurtures our young men's individual and collective success toward this mission.

We believe that "scientia potentia est" - knowledge is power - and that education is the pathway to freedom, justice, and joy. Through rigorous college-preparatory coursework and experiences rooted in a classical liberal arts education, scholars develop the academic and leadership skills needed to excel. At graduation, our Warriors emerge as architects of their futures, grounded in the core values of Scholarship, Integrity, and Brotherhood, upheld by the pillars that support these values.

Our Mission

We prepare boys for success in college and beyond, using as our foundation a classical Latin education, the positive influence of brotherhood, and rich relationships. We are a community that values and cultivates critical thinking, personal responsibility, emotional intelligence, and character development.

Our mission is revolutionary—college is not just an option but our primary mission and vision for all our students, regardless of their backgrounds.

Adult Principles

At Boys' Latin, the responsibilities of every employee are guided by a set of core Adult Principles that define our culture: