Associate Director of High School Science, Technology, and Engineering

Reporting to the Network Director of Curriculum and Instruction: STEM, the Associate Director of High School Science & Technology is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of DREAM’s rigorous, interdisciplinary High School–only STEM, AI Literacy, and Design curriculum. This role ensures that High School courses are vertically coherent within grades 9–12, aligned to college- and career-ready outcomes, and grounded in constructivist, culturally and historically responsive instructional practices. 

The Associate Director collaborates closely with school-based leaders to design and facilitate high-quality professional development; coaches High School leaders and teachers around content and pedagogy; ensures strong curriculum implementation; develops unit, interim, and course-level assessments; and analyzes student data to inform instructional and curricular decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in High School science, engineering, technology, and emerging AI literacy instruction, along with a strong commitment to equity, innovation, and adult learning. 

Responsibilities

Curriculum, Assessment, and Data

• Develop, design, and maintain a rigorous, coherent, and interdisciplinary grades 9–12 Science, Technology, Engineering, AI Literacy, and Design curriculum that fosters achievement for all students, reflects constructivist learning principles, is culturally and historically responsive, and builds students’ critical consciousness, problem-solving, and design thinking skills;

• Select, adapt, and/or create High School course curricula, unit plans, lesson plans, performance tasks, projects, and instructional materials across science, engineering, technology, AI literacy, and design pathways;

• Collaborate with the Network Director of STEM and key stakeholders to design and execute a multi year High School curriculum revision and codification strategy, ensuring alignment to standards, graduation requirements, and postsecondary readiness;

• Design and develop High School course-level, unit-level, and interim assessments, including project-based and performance-based measures aligned to instructional goals;

• Analyze High School student achievement data to evaluate curriculum effectiveness and implementation fidelity; lead short- and long-term revisions to curriculum and assessments based on findings;

• Partner with Principals, Academic Deans, and High School instructional leaders to regularly analyze assessment data and translate insights into instructional action plans;

• Collaborate with the Curriculum and Instruction Team (CIT) to ensure High School STEM, AI Literacy, and Design courses align with ELA, Math, and broader instructional priorities. 

Teacher & Leader Development 

• Design and facilitate high-quality High School-focused professional development that supports teachers and  leaders in effective curriculum implementation, instructional rigor, and interdisciplinary integration;

• Conduct High School classroom walkthroughs and curriculum implementation reviews to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for instructional improvement; 

• Observe and provide feedback on HS Science, Technology, Engineering, AI Literacy, and Design Intellectual Prep and planning meetings to strengthen instructional planning and teacher development;

• Engage in observation, coaching, and feedback cycles with High School content leads and teachers, in coordination with school leaders, to strengthen pedagogy, content knowledge, and instructional coherence;

• Support High School educators in integrating emerging technologies, AI literacy, and design-based learning into instruction in developmentally appropriate and ethically grounded ways;

• Serve as a model of exemplary High SchoolSTEM, AI Literacy, and Design instruction across the network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, STEM Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field preferred;

• Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching and/or leading high school science, engineering, and/or technology, with a strong record of achievement for all students;

• Charter school leadership experience (including people management, curriculum implementation, and coaching teachers) strongly preferred;

• Deep knowledge of High School instructional design, curriculum development, standards alignment, assessment design, and pedagogical best practices in science, engineering, technology, AI literacy, and/or design;

• Experience designing or implementing interdisciplinary, project-based, or design-centered High School coursework, strongly preferred;

• Proven experience developing High School teacher and leader capacity through professional development, coaching, and adult learning design;

• Strong analytic, performance management, and systems-thinking orientation, with the ability to use data to inform strategy, accountability, and continuous improvement;

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and expanding access to high-quality High School STEM and technology learning opportunities;

• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and an ability to build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders;

• Curious, innovative leader with a passion for continuous learning and implementing new ideas;

• Excellent organizational, project management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously;

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences;  

• Deep alignment with DREAM’s mission, values, and commitment to student success.

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Working Expectations

• Ideal start date: June 1, 2026
• The Associate Director of High School Science, Technology, and Engineering is part of the Curriculum team, which currently works 3 days in the office and up to 2 days remote, per week (subject to change).

Benefits and Paid Time Off

• 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);
• 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 our in-house Scratch Food Program;
• Tuition reimbursement support;
• Access to a professional development fund;
• 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.

Compensation

• DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience. The incoming annual salary range for this position is $105,000  to $115,000 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 regular employees receive annual compensation increases and have the opportunity to earn both performance- and tenure-based bonuses. Because we value tenure in each role, our salary ranges are not capped.