Dean of Student Life and Culture

Applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, August 5, 2026 12:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time) Dean of Student Life and Culture Job Description About Hyde Leadership Charter School Hyde is built on the belief that every person has a unique potential and larger purpose in life, and character growth is key to exposing that potential and purpose. Hyde maintains a student-centered culture that motivates character development and emphasizes curiosity, courage, concern, integrity and leadership. Our goal is to prepare children for college and beyond, and to live their lives according to standards of personal excellence. We believe in order to provide the best possible education for our young leaders, we as educators need to be in a continuous growth process. Working at Hyde-Brooklyn is a unique and rewarding experience because our staff receives both professional development and participates in their own self- discovery process through the Hyde process of journaling, facilitated discussion, workshops and seminars. Summary The Dean of Student Life and Culture will foster a caring, supportive and inclusive community and uphold high behavioral expectations for students, staff, and families by ensuring fidelity to the Hyde Five Words and Principles, adherence to policies and protocols as specified in school handbooks and the implementation of the student culture rubric. The Dean of Students works in close collaboration with the School Counselor and the Director of Family Education Department to help ensure holistic student success. Responsibilities Communicate and uphold clear behavioral expectations using restorative, reflective, and growth-focused practices Supervise accountability systems including detentions, discipline processes, re-entry meetings, and documentation Partner with families to reinforce expectations and strengthen engagement; support orientations and family programs Lead character education initiatives including Discovery Group programming, school meetings, student leadership, and culture-building events Coach and support staff on classroom management, culture systems, and family communication; provide feedback through observations Support structured school operations including arrival, transitions, mealtime, recess, and dismissal Maintain accurate records; use data to assess school climate and inform decisions Support behavior plans, intervention strategies, and onboarding of new students Collaborate on student activities such as ceremonies, celebrations, spirit events, and leadership opportunities Maintain positive school environment including signage, messaging, and cultural communications Skills & Characteristics Builds trust and positive relationships with students, families, and staff Strong communicator, highly organized, proactive problem-solver Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with professionalism and discretion Requirements Strong commitment to Hyde’s mission 3–5 years school-based leadership experience Hyde Leadership Charter School Brooklyn 330 Alabama Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207 View phone number on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr HYDE LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL-BROOKLYN