DREAM, Managing Director of Talent Development, Equity & Inclusion

ORGANIZATION

DREAM (formerly known as DREAM Charter School and Harlem RBI) is an innovative educational and youth development organization, serving over 2,500 East Harlem and South Bronx youth in 6 schools. Through its network of rigorous PK-12 public charter schools and out-of-school time programs, DREAM connects youth and families to rigorous, student-centered academics, age-appropriate programs, and passionate professional staff in an intensive multi-year commitment to truly serve the whole child and community. 

For more information about DREAM, please visit www.wearedream.org.

OPPORTUNITY

The Managing Director of Talent Development, Equity & Inclusion, reporting to the Chief People and Equity Officer, will be responsible for creating and driving DREAM’s philosophy and approach to talent development. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has a track record of driving results, developing leaders and staff, and launching and seeing through ambitious initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities of the Managing Director include:

Talent Development

• Drive the development of DREAM’s talent development philosophy;
• Collaborate with network leaders to plan and execute talent development initiatives; including onboarding, annual personal development plans, cohort learning, specialized professional development opportunities, etc.;
• Work closely with the Chief Education Officer, Managing Director of Curriculum & Instruction, and Managing Director of High School and Leadership Development to create systems and practices for professional development of leaders and teachers in our schools, aligned with DREAM’s talent development philosophy;
• Collaborate with the Network School Leadership team and Sr. Director of Talent to innovate and execute development programs for pipeline programs; including In-residence and fellowship programs for teachers and key school leadership roles;
• Drive the creation of internal development programs to support execution of SPED and STEM strategic initiatives;
• As needed, conduct short-term, intensive development plans for leaders;
• Lead Network Team professional development sessions; 
• Observe and assess the quality of leader professional development at DREAM and its schools, in partnership with managing directors of schools and the chief schools officer.

Employee Experience

• In partnership with with Chief People & Equity Officer, support codification and execution of the employee life cycle programming; 
• Hire, onboard, and develop a Sr Coordinator of Employee Experience;
• Host ongoing listening tours, focus groups to elicit and respond to feedback on employee experience.

Equity & Inclusion

• Drive development of organizational priorities and programming connected to DEI – including Staff Development, Family Education, and Curriculum adaptations; 
• Create vision for and lead cross-functional DEI Committee;
• Develop Outcomes Dashboard to monitor and evaluate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion metrics;
• Lead organizational leaders through analysis and action planning from DEI Employee Experience Data.

Requirements

In order to fulfill these responsibilities, the ideal Managing Director candidate will be/have:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; Masters Degree in Education and/or School Administration, preferred;
• Extensive leadership experience with a record of achievement. Principal and/or charter school network leadership experience strongly preferred;
• Expert knowledge, understanding and experience in developing curriculum, instruction, and professional development systems;
• Supervisory and leadership development experience with school leaders, instructional staff, and teacher leaders;
• A deep knowledge of best practices in educational leadership & Human Development and DEI;
• Able to demonstrate a deep commitment to Equity;
• Willingness to be hands-on and do whatever it takes to develop and maintain an excellent system of schools and programs;
• A drive to succeed and achieve great results on behalf of students,
• A successful record leading effective teams and individuals, managing organizational change and initiating key innovations;
• A strong analytic, performance management, accountability, and systems-thinking orientation necessary to inform strategy development and execution;
• An ability to connect with a diverse group of people and build strong relationships grounded in listening and high levels of challenge and support;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences;
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

WORKING EXPECTATIONS

• The Managing Director is part of the People & Equity team, which follows the hybrid network office policy which requires minimum 3 days in office and up to 2 remote days per week.
• Some evening and/or weekend work, for example to attend network events, is required.

Benefits

BENEFITS & PAID TIME OFF

DREAM offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
• The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
• Dental and vision plans;
• Disability benefits;
• Life insurance;
• Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave; 
• Flexible spending account options;
• Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
• Fitness and entertainment discounts;
• A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
• A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;
• Referral bonuses;
• All full-time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays;
• Benefits are subject to change.

COMPENSATION

DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission. 

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM MAXIMS

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

DREAM provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.