Associate Director – Elementary School Math

DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI)

. Develop and design a rigorous, vertically aligned, interdisciplinary K-5 math curriculum .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in K-5 math curriculum development, instructional design, and assessment alignment, with a strong focus on equity and inclusion. Proven ability to lead professional development and coaching for educators while analyzing data to drive instructional improvements.

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Curriculum DevelopmentInstructional DesignProfessional Development FacilitationData AnalysisSchool Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentAssessment DesignStandards AlignmentPedagogical Best PracticesElementary Mathematics ContentData AnalysisInstructional DesignProject PlanningCoachingPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCultural CompetencyOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree in Education or Related Field

Industry Keywords

K-5 Math CurriculumEquity and InclusionInstructional LeadershipAdult Professional DevelopmentStudent Achievement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and design a rigorous, vertically aligned, interdisciplinary K-5 math curriculum
Select, adapt, and create unit plans, assessments, lesson plans, and instructional materials
Collaborate on strategic redesign, revision, and codification of the K-5 math curriculum and assessments
Analyze student data and create network-, school-, and classroom-level action plans and resources
Collaborate with principals, academic deans, and stakeholders to use assessment data to drive instruction
Ensure alignment of DREAM’s K-12 math program with middle and high school math leaders
Design and facilitate professional development for teachers and leaders
Conduct curriculum implementation and content walkthroughs
Observe math instruction and analyze student and teacher data
Observe and provide feedback on Intellectual Prep meetings
Coach academic deans on instructional leadership, content knowledge, and curricular expertise
Develop teacher and leader knowledge, skills, and productive mindsets through coaching and professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree in Math, Math Education, Education, Teaching, Math Curriculum, or School Administration/Leadership strongly preferred, but not required
Minimum of five years’ experience teaching and/or leading elementary school math with a record of strong achievement for all children
At least one year of school leadership experience preferred
Deep knowledge of instructional design, curriculum development, standards alignment, assessment design, and pedagogical best practices in elementary mathematics
Strong knowledge of elementary mathematics content, including number sense, operations, fractions, proportional reasoning, geometry, measurement, and mathematical problem solving
Experience designing and facilitating adult professional development and coaching
Strong analytic, performance management, accountability, and systems-thinking orientation
Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and ability to build relationships with diverse people
Strong organizational skills and ability to project plan, prioritize, and balance multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including conveying complex information to varied audiences
Drive to achieve results for all students, especially those furthest from opportunity
Deep commitment to equity and inclusion
Belief in DREAM’s mission and values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children
Variety of medical plans
Dental and vision plans
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Up to 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
Flexible spending account options
Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit)
Fitness and entertainment discounts
Employee assistance program (EAP) support
403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure
Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses
Discounted school meals through the in-house Scratch Food Program
Tuition reimbursement support
Access to a professional development fund
Approximately 48 days off throughout the year, including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays
Annual compensation increases
Performance- and tenure-based bonuses