39 program director jobs found in New York

Job Description Uncommon Middle School Performing Arts Teachers foster a love for learning in every student. Our Performing Arts program is culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun-with plenty of acting, dancing, and singing in every lesson. Teachers cultivate communication skills and build student self-confidence by sharing their expertise in musical theater. We have built a community that encourages respect and hard work and celebrates our students' academic and nonacademic achievements. Our performance based program goal is to train students to express their authentic selves with confidence. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll create an environment where students feel empowered to express themselves through song, dance, and drama. You'll help build students' confidence by teaching them enunciation, projecting voices, and public speaking. You'll orchestrate culturally relevant in-class theatre activities. 2. Producing You'll direct annual productions that...

Job Description As Director, Major Gifts, you will build and grow a portfolio of donors and prospects, leading the full lifecycle of major gift fundraising from initial engagement through solicitation and stewardship. You will develop tailored strategies, identify new opportunities, and connect donors directly to the impact of Uncommon Schools. In close partnership with internal teams and leadership, you will translate our work into compelling giving opportunities that expand philanthropic support. Portfolio Management & Fundraising Strategy Build and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, with a focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships Design and execute individualized strategies to align donor interests with Uncommon's priorities Develop proposals, letters of inquiry, and tailored communications to support fundraising efforts Donor Engagement & Relationship Building Lead in-person and virtual engagement with donors...

Job Description Uncommon Schools seeks an accomplished, passionate Middle School Music (instrumental, band) Teacher to join our faculty. The position represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing program that is dedicated to developing excellence in musical talent throughout the K-12 education of our scholars. Our music pedagogy approach is grounded in balancing direct literacy and ensemble skills through ensemble-based learning on a variety of instruments (woodwinds, brass, percussion). Our music program includes building foundational literacy and performance skills on an instrument while exposing students to various music repertoires, styles, genres, and cultures through performance repertoire. The band teacher introduces the instruments to new band students while developing older students who have been a part of the program in classroom ensemble settings. We are currently hiring for two middle school campuses: one role for Instrumental Band one role for Instrumental...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools, Special Projects Coordinators (SPCs) execute key logistics and provide operational support that enable students and teachers alike to flourish. The SPC is the executor of various school systems including assessments, facilities, student food service, staff & student technology, and event planning. The SPC reports to the school's Director of Operations (DOO). As the Special Projects Coordinator , you will own the execution of the following workstreams: Family and student events, such as Report Card Conferences Internal quarterly assessments and state assessments, ensuring that all state testing compliance and state-specific regulations are followed Student food systems, coordinating the dispersal of all meals and partnership with food vendors Student and staff technology School visual décor and aesthetics, celebrating students and creating a welcoming environment Transportation systems Extra-curricular activities, enrichment...

Job Description The Director of College Counseling leads the Office of College Access & Success, managing a team of college counselors and an office coordinator to ensure all high school students successfully navigate the college search, application, and financial aid processes. This role is responsible for designing systems and workflows that support consistent, high-quality college advising; coaching and developing counselors; building partnerships with colleges; engaging families throughout the process; and tracking student outcomes to drive continuous improvement. The Director works closely with school leadership, families, and external partners to remove barriers to college access and affordability, with a focus on equitable outcomes for all students. Team Leadership & Development (20%) Hire, develop, and manage a team of 2-5 college counselors and an office coordinator Hold team members accountable for quality work and timely delivery Provide regular...

Job Description The College & Career Readiness Counselor reports to the school's Director of College Counseling and provides comprehensive postsecondary planning support to students who are not on a college pathway at Uncommon Charter High School. Comparable to a traditional college counselor, this role is specifically designed to support students across all postsecondary pathways, including college, career training, and workforce readiness, through highly individualized, strengths-based counseling and instruction. The College & Career Readiness Counselor teaches a College & Career Readiness course to all 11th- and 12th-grade students in the 15:1 program at UCHS to supports students in exploring their interests, identities, strengths, and goals, while building the academic, social-emotional, and practical skills needed to successfully transition to life after high school. By the end of the course, students will be able to: Identify personal strengths,...

Job Description Uncommon Pre-K Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a learning environment that fosters curiosity, achievement, respect, and empathy (CARE). Our classrooms are engaging, intentional and playful. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. Our classrooms are led by teaching teams that consist of a lead teacher and apprentice teacher. Instruction You'll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to learn through exploration and purposeful play. You'll co-teach literacy (phonics, language development, vocabulary, and writing), mathematics, core knowledge (science and social studies). The teaching team (lead & apprentice teachers) work...

Job Description The Dean of Special Education(DOSS) is passionate about supporting the students with disabilities who are at-risk for academicunderperformance due to emotional and/or physical challenges so that they can succeed in the school'srigorous academic program. The DOSS holds primary responsibility for the ongoing development, implementation, and leadership of the school's special needs program.As part of the administrative team, the DOSS plays a central role in the success of the school. The DOSS also works closely with the Principal and Director of Operations of his or her school and other schools supported by Uncommon.Specific Responsibilties are as follows: Student Support Compliance and Coordination Ensure the quality of the services provided to students with IEPs, through walkthroughs of Special Education settings across the school and managing and ensuring ensure testing accommodations are being met Coordinate Behavior Intervention Plans planning and...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal and fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving student achievement and teacher development. DCIs' responsibilities include the following: Data-Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data, including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming, developing pre- and post- analysis of IAs for the whole school, and...

Job Description Uncommon Schools seeks an accomplished, passionate Elementary Music Teacher to join our faculty. The position represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing program that is dedicated to developing excellence in musical talent throughout the K-12 education of our scholars. Our general music pedagogy is grounded in the Orff and Kodaly approaches. Our music program includes singing, movement, playing instruments, and music literacy in every class, with students engaged in as much active music-making as possible. Instrumental instruction includes recorder (in third grade), unpitched percussion, and Orff instruments. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Implement network-provided curricula and activities to meet music-specific academic standards; Teach all music-based content including but not limited to singing, dance and movement, elementary instrumental (recorder, Orff instruments, drumming) music; Develop music literacy lesson components related to teaching rhythm...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal and fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving student achievement and teacher development. DCIs' responsibilities include the following: Data-Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data, including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming, developing pre- and post- analysis of IAs for the whole school, and...

Job Description The Dean of Special Education(DOSS) is passionate about supporting the students with disabilities who are at-risk for academicunderperformance due to emotional and/or physical challenges so that they can succeed in the school'srigorous academic program. The DOSS holds primary responsibility for the ongoing development, implementation, and leadership of the school's special needs program. As part of the administrative team, the DOSS plays a central role in the success of the school. The DOSS also works closely with the Principal and Director of Operations of his or her school and other schools supported by Uncommon. Specific Responsibilties are as follows: Student Support Compliance and Coordination Ensure the quality of the services provided to students with IEPs, through walkthroughs of Special Education settings across the school and managing and ensuring ensure testing accommodations are being met Coordinate Behavior Intervention Plans planning and...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. Uncommon Schools Principal Fellows are strategically trained and developed using best-in-class practices with the goal of stepping into an Uncommon Principal role upon completion of the Fellowship, in which they will co-lead a school alongside an Uncommon Director of Operations. This Principal Fellow and eventual Principal is a full-time employee, hired, supported, and evaluated by the Regional Superintendent of Instruction and the Senior Director of School Support. The fellowship is based on a foundation of core elements aligned to the competencies of Uncommon Principals. Each element is designed to build Principal Fellows' capacity towards becoming effective instructional school leaders: Feedback and Assessment Feedback, especially individualized feedback, is the main tool that will support the Principal Fellow's growth as a leader...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal and fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving student achievement and teacher development. DCIs' responsibilities include the following: Data-Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data, including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming, developing pre- and post- analysis of IAs for the whole school, and...

Job Description Are you passionate about building AI systems that solve real operational challenges within the education sector? We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the vision setting for and deployment of AI solutions across Uncommon Schools-from intelligent agents that automate workflows to secure integrations with our core systems. In this role, you'll translate business needs into scalable AI infrastructure, mentor developers across functions, and help shape how our organization leverages generative AI. Your work will directly impact how thousands of educators and administrators work each day. Duties & Responsibilities Solution Vision & Architecture Gather requirements from stakeholders across Uncommon and translate business challenges into comprehensive technical specifications for end-to-end AI systems Design and architect AI solutions including data flows, model selection, and integration patterns that balance innovation with reliability...

Job Description You will play a key role in shaping how data flows across Uncommon Schools, helping teams make better decisions that directly impact students and communities. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll design and build the systems that connect our applications and data warehouse, ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and reliable. You'll partner closely with teams across Data, IT, and the organization to translate complex needs into scalable solutions. This is a highly collaborative role where your work will strengthen how we use data to drive outcomes and continuously improve how we operate. Responsibilities Data Integration & Architecture Design end-to-end data pipelines and integrations aligned to organizational goals Build and maintain APIs to enable seamless data movement across systems Transform and connect data across applications and the data warehouse while maintaining data integrity Establish and implement standards for scalable, sustainable...

Job Description Are you a detail-oriented analyst with a passion for using data to drive meaningful decisions? Uncommon Schools is seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance team in New York. In this role, you'll own complex financial modeling and analysis that directly supports strategic decisions across our network of schools. You'll work cross-functionally to translate financial data into clear insights for school leaders, regional teams, and senior leadership-making a real impact on how we allocate resources and plan for growth. Duties & Responsibilities Financial Analysis & Strategic Modeling Own complex financial modeling and cross-regional analysis that supports strategic planning and decision-making, including network growth, staffing, and multi-variable scenarios Critically assess model assumptions, conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis, and communicate implications to Finance leadership Define and monitor key...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools, you'll help ensure staff and leaders receive thoughtful, responsive support across Employee Relations and Talent Strategy processes. In this role, you'll work closely with teams across the organization to manage employee relations workflows, support day to day operations, and help maintain clear, accessible resources for staff and managers. You'll play an important role in helping systems run smoothly, supporting staff experiences, and ensuring leaders have the information and tools they need to effectively support their teams. This role partners closely with the Talent Strategy and Employee Relations teams and supports staff across the organization. Responsibilities Employee Relations Support Provide first response support for Employee Relations tickets and cases Own Tier 1 Employee Relations cases from escalation through resolution Manage unemployment claims and employment authorization escalations Support visa sponsorship...

Job Description You will play a key role in supporting the systems and campaigns that power Uncommon Schools' fundraising efforts. As Associate Manager, Annual Giving & Development Operations, you will help ensure donors have a seamless experience while contributing to the growth of our annual fund. In this role, you will manage core development operations while also supporting donor outreach, campaign execution, and stewardship. You will work closely with colleagues across the development team to translate strong systems and follow-through into meaningful fundraising outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your experience in fundraising while building expertise in the operational side of development. Responsibilities Development Operations & Systems Manage donor data in Salesforce, ensuring accuracy across records, gift entry, acknowledgements, and reporting Oversee gift processing from receipt through acknowledgement, maintaining accuracy,...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School Physical Education (PE) Teachers cultivate a passion for an active lifestyle in every student. Our PE instruction--which includes sports, team building exercises, and physical exercise--is culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun. We have built a community that encourages respect, hard work, and celebrates our students' academic and nonacademic achievements. Our goal is for students to love learning and living a healthy lifestyle from the very start. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll create a safe and interactive environment where students feel empowered to engage in physical activity. You'll develop students' physical fitness through team building activities; independent exercises such as stretching, cardio, and calisthenics, and structured sports and games. You'll help students build healthy habits in mindset and physical activity. You'll teach an engaging and culturally responsive PE curriculum that meets the needs of...