Part Time Assistant Dean

Description

Job Title: Assistant Dean of Culture

Part-Time with Benefits, 10 Month, Level 3 (prorated 50% of range)

Average of 25 hours per week (up to 30, as needed and directed by supervisor to support student mental toughness etc.)

Reports To: Director of School Culture

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Who We Are:

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition-free, public charter high school, with a singular focus on supporting youth aged 17-20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. During our 1-year alternative program, YouthBuild facilitates a warm, loving culture that uses a variety of structures to build community, such as a restorative-justice approach to discipline, weekly community meetings, and school-wide service projects. Students are empowered to attain their high school diploma and vocational certifications, while receiving unconditional support by the staff around them. At YouthBuild, we work intentionally to disrupt the cycle of poverty and support our students to achieve post-secondary success (4-year college, 2-year college, vocational training program, or liveable wage job). Visit https://www.youthbuildphilly.org/ to learn more.

The Opportunity:

The YouthBuild Assistant Dean of Culture works as part of the culture team and partners with the school staff to ensure that YouthBuild Philadelphia has a culture of high standards (respect, excellence, and perseverance). The Assistant Dean is responsible for assisting students with their arrival, lunch, community meetings, dismissal, and classroom transitions. The Assistant Dean will work with the culture team to ensure that all YouthBuild students achieve academic and social-emotional success. This role requires frequent standing and regular movement throughout the building to engage with students and staff and to ensure a safe and welcoming school culture. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with a dynamic work environment that involves continuous mobility.

Who You Are:

You are/have…

• Invested in our core values - Respect, Excellence and Perseverance.
• Equity-focused and believe that all students can achieve. 
• Passionate about community service and civic engagement.
• Excited to mentor students and support them throughout their time at YouthBuild and beyond.
• Collaborative and dedicated to personal and professional development.
• A Bachelor’s Degree, preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience (working with adolescents in a school-setting preferred)

Requirements

What You’ll Do:

You will…

• Under the guidance of the Director of School Culture and Deans, ensure a safe and responsive culture for all students.
• Be highly present and visible during assigned school hours and school-led events.
• Assist in maintaining and monitoring safety by being accessible and visible in hallways, classrooms, during arrival/dismissal of students, lunch periods, after school programs including detention, homework club, etc.
• Provide students with frequent, actionable feedback and communicate student progress to the greater community through Dean’s LIst/PowerSchool.
• Assist with supporting student discipline with a restorative justice model.
• Assist with school wide communication including school culture expectations, student events, and disciplinary hearing information. 
• Assist in planning for student activities, community meetings and other practices in support of a positive school culture.
• Consistently communicate to staff about their mentees and any action taken with students.
• Model effective, appropriate engagement with all students at all times, operating with warmth and high expectations.
• Work enthusiastically with young people who are learning to be change agents in the community. 
• Work in inter-departmental teams to support the success of a group of students as they move through our rigorous program.
• Participate in a highly collaborative, fluid school culture that requires strong interpersonal skills and flexibility.
• Perform other duties, as assigned by the Director of School Culture.

What We Offer You:

• Generous time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) savings plan with an employer match
• Employer paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability 
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Strong community support and involvement

Salary Range:

New YouthBuild staff can expect a starting salary of between $26,250-$32,750 based on years of experience, education, and certifications, if applicable.

During the application process, applicants will have the opportunity to discuss our employee total rewards package and additional benefits.