Reports to: Chief Schools Officer
Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm + occasional additional responsibilities outlined by the CSO
Compensation: $150,000-$175,000 (We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other. We take into consideration qualifications, credentials, years of experience, and one's impact on behalf of the organization - internal and external equity is taken seriously. East Harlem Scholars Academies also offers a comprehensive benefits package.)
FLSA Status: Exempt

Who We Are

East Harlem Scholars Academies are community-based Pre-K to 12 public charter schools operated by East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP). EHTP began in 1958 as a children's reading group and has since grown into a multi-site after-school program for traditional public school students and a network of public charter schools focused on significantly increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem. We are on track to serve at least 25% of East Harlem students by 2025, with enrollment for this year at approximately 1300 students in our schools and after-school programs. In 2020, 99% of our seniors were accepted to college, and our current scholars in college are on track to graduate at eight times the national average of their peers.

At EHTP, we aim to serve as an agent of change and thoughtfully contribute to the national fight for racial equity. Through our organization-wide commitment to anti-racism work, we prepare our scholars to effect change, challenge the status quo, and thrive in the world around them. As staff members, we face our own racial identities and conscious and unconscious biases. With this in mind, all of our professional development, curriculum, organizational materials, and processes are designed with a goal of racial justice. Read our racial equity statement here.

We ground all of our work in racial equity, in our core values, and in our four guiding pursuits: the Revolutionary Pursuit of Love, the Radical Pursuit of Knowledge, the Responsive Pursuit of Healing, and the Relentless Pursuit of Results. These pursuits inform and are reflected in our current four key strategic priorities: to increase high-impact, high-quality academic curriculum, programming content, staff capacity, and coaching; to embrace and advance our use of technology; to deepen our embodiment of ethical and equitable radical humanity; and to efficiently operationalize teaching, learning, community, and care.

For more information about Scholars Academies, please visit us at www.eastharlemscholars.org.

The Opportunity

The Managing Director of Curriculum & Instruction (MDCI) at East Harlem Scholars Academies plays a critical role in shaping the academic vision and instructional strategy for our network of schools. This leader ensures that our curriculum, professional development, and instructional practices align with rigorous standards, drive student achievement, and uphold our commitment to educational equity. The MDCI works closely with school/network leaders, content directors, and teachers to implement high-quality curriculum, foster data-driven instruction, and promote best practices in teaching and learning.

What You’ll Accomplish

Member of the Senior Management Team

Serve as an active member of Senior Management Team
Assume collective responsibility of priorities and outcomes determine by the Senior Management Team, the Chief Schools Office, and the Chief Executive Officer
Attend meetings that are within the purview of the Senior Management Team including but not limited to: weekly team meetings, board meetings, and executive family meetings.
Supports in the maintenance of the Teaching and Learning Team’s annual budget; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; monitors and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established guidelines
Supervises, evaluates, and holds accountable the performance and professionalism of assigned staff; interviews and selects employees, and recommends reassignments, terminations, and disciplinary actions

Academic Vision & Program Oversight

Develop and implement a cohesive instructional vision across all grade levels, ensuring alignment with NY State Next Generation Learning Standards, College Board Standards for SATs/APs, or any nationally normed framework that provides clarity about student learning
Creates and implements a cohesive learning system consistent with the network’s vision, mission, strategic initiatives, and policies that includes curriculum development and improvement, effective instructional practices, and a balanced assessment system
Drive a network-wide commitment to rigorous, engaging, and inclusive instruction that meets the needs of all learners, including multilingual students and students with disabilities.
Oversee the selection, adaptation, and refinement of high-quality curriculum materials that support culturally responsive teaching and anti-racist pedagogy.

Curriculum & Instructional Leadership

Lead the design and implementation of network-wide instructional initiatives, ensuring alignment with best practices in all content areas.
Provides direction and leadership on the development of a comprehensive curriculum for all schools including curricular guides with scope and sequence documents, pacing guides, know/do-show charts, assessment strategies, as well as units of study with aligned, embedded assessments.
Collaborate with school leaders to ensure curriculum fidelity, instructional consistency, and continuous improvement.
Monitor and refine assessment systems to track student progress and inform data-driven decision-making.

Professional Development & Teacher Capacity Building

Develops, in collaboration with the content directors, network and school professional learning programs for teachers, support staff, and administrators to assist in raising the level of instructional performance and student achievement
Design and lead high-impact professional development for school leaders, content directors, and teachers to enhance pedagogy and instructional leadership.
Implement coaching structures that provide teachers with regular feedback, mentorship, and opportunities for instructional growth.
Support the development of assistant principals and instructional leaders through targeted training in curriculum implementation, data analysis, and instructional best practices.

Data-Driven Instruction & Assessment

Analyze student achievement data across schools to identify trends, successes, and areas for growth.
Support schools in using data to drive instructional adjustments, intervention planning, and strategic goal-setting.
Ensure that assessment systems provide meaningful insights into student progress and instructional effectiveness.
Act as an assessment point person as needed.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Leadership

Serve as a thought partner to the Chief Schools Officer (CSO), principals, and other network leaders in shaping academic strategy and instructional priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with external partners, curriculum providers, and professional development organizations to enhance instructional capacity.
Work cross functionally with the Teaching & Learning team, especially the Senior Directors, to ensure cohesion of the program
Ensure instructional initiatives are effectively communicated and implemented across all schools, fostering buy-in and alignment among educators.
Other duties and responsibilities assigned that support the cohesion and continuity of the academic program.

What Qualifies You

Education: A Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Special Education or a related field.
At least 5 years of teaching experience.
At least 3 years of school leadership experience, including coaching teachers, leading instruction, and managing school operations.
Deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment best practices across K-12 grade levels.
Experience in data-driven instruction, using assessment and student performance data to inform decision-making.
Expertise in differentiation, co-teaching models, and MLL strategies to support diverse learners.
Strong knowledge of MTSS or RTI.
A strong believer in anti-racism education, culturally responsive teaching, and trauma-informed practices.
Proven ability to develop and inspire teachers, providing coaching, feedback, and professional growth opportunities.
Strong relationship-building skills with students, families, and staff.
A strategic thinker who can manage school-wide initiatives, schedules, and resources effectively.
Ability to navigate challenges with flexibility, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Demonstrates timeliness, accountability, and ethical leadership in all responsibilities.
Maintains a growth mindset, embracing feedback and continuous improvement.

Who You Are

We seek a Managing Directors for Curriculum and Instruction who:

Defines and drives an instructional vision across multiple schools
Is capable of designing and implementing large-scale instructional initiatives with measurable impact.
Has deep knowledge of curriculum design, culturally responsive teaching, and evidence-based instructional practices.
Builds strong relationships with school leaders, network leaders, and stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous learning.
Is Committed to anti-racist education and ensuring all students receive an excellent, equitable education.
Is skilled in analyzing student performance data to inform instructional practices.
Possesses successful experience designing and delivering professional learning; engaging a variety of stakeholders
Ability to plan, organize, provide leadership, and work collaboratively with mid to large sized teams
Is a strong coach and can produce results through other leaders by creating/implementing structures for support and oversight

We seek Managing Directors for Curriculum and Instruction that:

Set and uphold a high standard of excellence for yourself and those around you.
Are reflective and open to feedback and willing to learn from mistakes quickly.
Are emotionally aware and intelligent and do the work to grow their emotional awareness and intelligence.
Have strong personal organization and project management skills to ensure that all stakeholders can meet their potential.
Are committed to anti-racism and seek outs and leans into feedback related to commitment to anti-racism and proactively build their mindsets.
Have strong results in their current or past role and are “on fire” about closing gaps between excellence and the current reality if things are off-track.
Can communicate with multiple stakeholders in a way that is motivating, inspiring, and uplifting
Can engage in conversations (sometimes difficult) with stakeholders that creates clarity, builds consensus, and ultimately leads change.
Can build productive relationships with stakeholders around lines of difference.
Monitors performance of results, ensures that things are trending in the right direction and uses those results to align coaching and development.
Leads effective team meetings with a variety of stakeholders that lead to transformational change.
Have a “whatever it takes” attitude and is a strong team player.
Can navigate challenges with flexibility and a problem-solving mindset.

Thank you in advance for submitting an application.

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