[School Year 2026-2027] Middle School Assistant Dean of Student Life
DREAMNew York, New York, United States
Posted February 3, 2026
65000 - 75000 USD
About the Company
Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs.
Job Description
The Assistant Dean of Student Life is responsible for supporting DREAM's after-school, summer, enrichment, and athletic programs and driving positive culture and outcomes for students and families at their school.
Requirements
- At minimum, a High School Diploma and 6+ years of experience in a youth services field; or an Associate's Degree and 5+ years of experience in the youth services field; or a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of experience in a youth services field;
- At least two years of experience directly managing a youth services program, after-school program, and/or summer youth program, including leading planning and development, required;
- Successful track record of coaching and supervising staff towards meeting programmatic goals;
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing partnerships with youth services organizations and/or other charter networks;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills, and attention to detail;
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus;
- Strong fluency in Google Suite (docs, slides, sheets, etc.);
- Understanding of opportunities and challenges in the lives and education of urban youth;
- A desire to make a difference in the lives of our scholars, families, and community;
- Deep embodiment of DREAM's organizational values of teamwork, diversity, integrity, and fun.
Benefits
- Flexible Medical Health Plans
- 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)
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure
- Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses
- Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program
- Tuition reimbursement support
- Access to a professional development fund