[2025-2026] Dean Assistant - High School

Position Overview

Dean Assistants support the schools efforts to create a positive structured disciplined school culture. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Students who provides guidance and direction and supports school policy.  A successful Assistant Dean is passionate about supporting our students adapts to changes and cultivates productive relationships with all members of the school community including faculty students and families. 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Act as a liaison between students families and instructional staff under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Students
• Responsible for the following daily tasks; 
  • Supports with scanning Yondr bags and dress code during arrival
  • Monitors spaces while students are on campus before during and after school
  • Monitors students during lunch transitions and other activities (after-school athletic enrichment and arts events; 
  • Supervise students if they are given consequences in accordance with our established tiered response guidelines
• Attend weekly professional development sessions.

Qualifications :

• School-based and student support experience is strongly preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required. 
• Meets schedules and deadlines
• Plans and organizes work
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly approachable personality
• Demonstrate proficiency using programs such as: Excel PowerSchool and DeansList.
• Establishes and maintains productive collaborative relationships with others.
• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective disciplinary program. 
• Models KIPP standards of ethics confidentiality and professionalism 
• Strong interest in growing into a future Dean of Students or school-based operational role 
• Bilingual Preferred

Additional Information :

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $18/hour - $25/hour. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including but not limited to the following:

• Robust benefits include medical dental and vision.
• Generous time off including 5 school vacation weeks sick and personal days and an extended summer break.
• Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave.
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives include 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years annual professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY your employment will be subject to review which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse equitable and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC women gender expansive LGBTQIA veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time