About the team

For this Dean of Students position, you’ll be working for one of our two high schools in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Magazine recently named Freire Charter High School (#18) and TECH Freire Charter High School (#26)  among the top high schools in Philadelphia. While we’re proud of our accomplishments, we’re not bound by tradition—if  something isn’t working, we are permissionless in fixing it. You can indicate a campus preference in the application or during the hiring process, we’ll help determine which one is the best fit. Since Freire’s founding in 1999, the network has achieved excellence for our children through a rigorous college preparatory program and a commitment to peace, within our walls and beyond.

TECH Freire Charter School (9-12): 2221 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19132

Freire Charter High School (9-12): 2027 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

You can indicate a preference in the application, and during the hiring process we’ll help determine which one is the best fit. 

What you’ll do

As a member of our culture team, you'll foster a positive and inclusive school environment by implementing strategies to support student behavior, promote social-emotional learning, and foster a sense of belonging and respect among all members of the school community.

Responsibilities

• Work with school leadership and culture team to foster a positive school culture that supports the academic and social-emotional success of each student.
• Maintain safety and order and build relationships with students by being accessible and visible in hallways, classrooms, arrival/dismissal, lunch periods, and after school programs.
• Facilitate restorative conversations between members of the school community and de-escalate students crisis situations.
• Openly and regularly communicate with staff and parents/guardians regarding student behavior
• Maintain student databases with climate/discipline information.
• The Dean position at Freire Charter High School will also function as director of our athletics program

Who you are

You believe in the potential of all students and maintain strong, schoolwide culture systems. As a Dean, you model and cultivate our values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity through consistent practices and strong relationships. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for this role are encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements

• At least 3 years of previous successful experience working with diverse student populations, teaching experience preferred. 
• Positive attitude, sense of humor, and willingness to do whatever it takes to get a job done
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and the ability to engage students, parents, colleagues, and community members in supporting youth development

Pay and benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000. We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and more.  Pennsylvania employees are enrolled in Freire’s 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 5% contribution from Freire.

Operates college-preparatory charter schools in Philadelphia and Delaware.