KIPP NYC Director, Electives

Job Description
Position Overview
The Director of Electives in a new position on the KIPP NYC Regional Teaching and Learning Support Team that will be responsible for setting the vision and driving instructional and programmatic excellence in our K-12 Electives Program.In the first year,  the Director of Electives will report to the Chief Academic Officer in the first year to design a strategic plan and vision for programming around “VPACT” (Visual & Performing Arts, Communications, and Technology) that is aligned K-12 and is a critical factor in driving outcomes for students towards the graduate aims. The Director of Electives will be expected to engage all stakeholders, design and drive programs, observe classrooms, and provide feedback to teachers and leaders on the implementation of high priority VPACT initiatives across KIPP NYC.
This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. Cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.
General Duties and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Strategic Program Design and Development
Engage stakeholders (families, teachers, leaders, and network leaders) in a process for codifying a programmatic vision for VPACT and electives by Spring of 2026 that positions KIPP NYC to create more opportunities for students in the Arts and electives program to achieve the graduate aims.
Design a thoughtful change management process and strategic initiative for the gradual alignment and standardized bar of excellence in KIPP NYC’s electives programming.
Lead, in collaboration with key stakeholders, a design process for equitable resource allocation for KIPP NYC’s VPACT programs throughout schools.
Curriculum and Assessment Design and Management
Execute on a curricular alignment vision proposed by the SY24-25 VPACT Working Group and the Chief Academic Officer that brings content and instructional level alignment across VPACT classes at KIPP NYC.
Design and create meaningful unit plans and benchmarks that aligned to a normed set of national and/or NYC Arts Blueprint standards.
Design meaningful assessments across aligned regional VPACT courses.
Manage large-scale curricular design projects by selecting high quality curriculum writers, providing on-going feedback, and managing projects for alignment.
Manage on-going process for curriculum revisions and improvement.
School Support
Engage and invest stakeholders in high quality instructional practices for the Arts.
Works directly with principals and instructional leaders coaching Arts teachers to ensure greater alignment to overall goals and mission of KIPP NYCs VPACT program.
Supports schools through on-going coaching and development of teachers and managers of Arts teachers to ensure that development of Arts/Electives teachers are strong, tied to content, and in alignment with a regional vision for excellence.
Engages in deep community building amongst Arts/Electives teachers within KIPP NYC to share best practices and learn from one another. 
Advocates for equitable resource allocation across schools in service of the highest quality arts education for all students across all schools.
Lead and organize regional performances, exhibitions, and showcases to display the various student talent without our schools alongside teachers.
Professional Development and Community Partnerships
Provide targeted coaching and professional development experiences to principals and deans to support content knowledge development and curriculum implementation and innovation.
Develop and facilitate regional professional development for teachers and leaders to ensure full implementation of curriculum and instructional initiatives across content areas.
Create and maintain strategic partnerships with various organizations that support the goals of the Arts/Electives programs at KIPP NYC including high quality Professional Development for staff and engaging opportunities for students.