Network Director of Curriculum Operations

• Operational Leadership
• Develop, execute and oversee cross-functional project plans for PK-12 strategic initiatives, collaborating with CIT, Operations, Data and Assessment, Student Supports, After School and Summer Programming, SEL and Mental Health, Talent, Equity, IT, Advancement, Communications and Brand, Finance, and PK-12 School Leadership Teams.
• Create, manage and continuously improve excellent curriculum systems and processes, including curriculum ordering and inventory management, editing and publishing, assessment administration and response to data, and customer service.
• Oversee budget planning and management for both the CIT and individual school curriculum budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation to support organizational goals.

• Strategic Leadership
• Support the Curriculum and Instruction Team's multi-year strategic planning, ensuring alignment with DREAM's broader organizational goals.
• Design and manage CIT's annual and monthly planning processes, setting clear timelines, milestones, and deliverables for curriculum development and implementation.
• Drive new initiatives independently and support the Managing Director in translating initiative vision to reality. Examples of initiatives include: the use of AI across teacher development and curriculum; project-based learning; capstone research frameworks; high impact tutoring; among others.
• Establish and track the team's performance metrics for evaluating the progress and impact of CIT initiatives and student achievement data in partnership with the Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Understand, cultivate and navigate organizational relationships to drive CIT's priorities to successful implementation.

• Team and Stakeholder Management
• Manage and coach the Associate Director of Curriculum Operations, modeling operational excellence and building operational capacity within the Curriculum and Instruction Team.
• Serve as a conduit between CIT and internal stakeholders, proactively communicating timelines, project statuses, and implementation plans across departments.
• Represent DREAM with CIT's external stakeholders, such as vendors, contractors and partners.

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Education, Business, or related field strongly preferred;
• 5+ years of relevant experience working in schools, school systems, or a comparable organizational leadership capacity;
• At least 2+ years in a leadership position with at least 1 direct report;
• Proven track record in strategic planning and project management, required; certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is preferred;
• Capacity to rapidly learn new contexts and frameworks; deep familiarity and fluency with generative artificial intelligence is highly preferred;
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, including budget oversight and vendor management;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders at all levels;
• Fluency with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and aptitude for data analysis; familiarity with Asana or other project management tools highly preferred;
• Ability to keep the big picture at the forefront, while bringing a high degree of organization and attention to detail, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong collaborative spirit and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships in a fast-paced environment;
• Impeccable integrity, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively;
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, flexibility, and a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Passion for DREAM's mission and a deep commitment to supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students in historically underserved communities.

• The Network Director of Curriculum Operations is part of the Curriculum and Instruction Team, which works a minimum of 3 days a week on-site and up to 2 days a week remote, with some weeks requiring more days on-site.
• On-site work takes place across three DREAM campuses throughout East Harlem and the South Bronx.

• We offer 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;
• Access to a professional development fund;
• 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.

• 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 $125,000 to $140,000 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.

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