Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.
DREAM will develop and scale AI-enabled teaching and learning models designed to expand opportunity for students across the Bronx. Over the next three years, we will partner with 15 schools in the Bronx to help them implement an AI fluency curriculum, use AI tools to accelerate learning, and pursue new school models that prioritize real-world learning and future-ready skills. We will recruit partner schools, provide training and embedded coaching to leaders and teachers, and help educators implement and adapt these practices, curriculum, and tools in their own classrooms. Through rigorous evaluation and continuous improvement, this new initiative aims to improve academic outcomes while creating more time for collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and other future-ready skills.
About this Work
Reporting to the Head of Program Implementation, the Senior Director of Program Coaching will lead the development and delivery of coaching across DREAM’s innovation program, including AI fluency, technology-enabled learning acceleration, and AI school redesign programming. This leader will translate program goals into coaching approaches that help school leaders, staff, and teachers implement new tools and practices effectively.
The Senior Director will establish the processes, systems, and resources that guide this work, directly manage and develop program coaches, and provide coaching to school leaders and staff. The team is expected to begin with approximately two coaches and grow over time as programming expands. Early work will emphasize building and codifying the coaching model, with an ongoing focus on strengthening coaches’ practice across different school systems and contexts.
Responsibilities
Coaching Model and Systems Development
Develop and codify coaching approaches for each Innovation program, clearly defining the goals, standard practices, and structure of coaching;
Ensure that coaching enables school leaders, teachers, and staff to effectively utilize DREAM’s AI tools in assessment data cycles, direct instruction, and tutoring;
Create coaching playbooks, tools, and processes that translate program design into clear, actionable implementation support;
Establish approaches for coaching educators to use AI in assessment and data cycles, streamline instructional workflows, and implement technology-enabled curriculum and tutoring tools;
Design and iterate on coaching practices that support both leaders’ implementation responsibilities and teachers’ day-to-day practice, adapting to different school systems and contexts.
Team Leadership and Development
Directly manage a team of coaches, including training, developing, and providing ongoing feedback that enables excellent coaching practices and ensures high standards of work;
Train and develop coaches through observation, feedback, modeling, and ongoing professional learning, ensuring excellent work in schools and in service of our partners;
Coach coaches to strengthen their work with school leaders, staff, and teachers, including their ability to build relationships, influence practice, and adapt their approach to different needs;
Gather data and continually refine systems and resources as the team grows, supporting consistent practice across programs and partner schools.
Direct Coaching and Implementation Support
Provide direct coaching to school leaders, staff, and teachers implementing DREAM’s Innovation programs;
Support school leaders in building their own capacity to guide implementation and coach educators through changes in instructional practice;
Partner with the Head of Program Implementation to refine approaches based on coaches’ experiences and the needs of participating schools;
Build strong and productive relationships with school and system leaders to support implementation across varied organizational contexts.
Other responsibilities related to the role as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree in Education or School Administration preferred;
3+ years of full-time school teaching experience with a record of strong student achievement and exemplary classroom culture, required;
4+ years of experience in a school leadership, network leadership, or leadership within an education coaching organization with responsibilities for coaching other leaders (rather than simply coaching direct contributors) and managing full-time teams to outcomes, required;
Proven ability to develop others’ coaching practice through training, observation, and actionable feedback;
Excellent instructional eye and ability to identify root causes and precise action steps in coaching;
Experience translating instructional or leadership approaches into clear processes, tools, and resources that others can use;
Strong understanding of teaching, learning, and instructional leadership, with the ability to connect program goals to discrete educator practices;
Ability to adapt coaching approaches across different systems and contexts while maintaining clear expectations and excellent service delivery;
Strong relationship-building, communication, and influence skills, with the ability to build trust and support changes in practice across organizations;
Exemplary interpersonal skills and an understanding of adult learning strategies to provide mentoring and coaching;
Ability to use a variety of data sources to drive decision-making;
A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.
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);
A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;
Access to a professional development fund;
Referral bonuses;
All full-time Network Support 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 with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000 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 staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.
Working Expectations
Ideal Start Date: January 1, 2026
The Senior Director of Program Coaching is part of the Implementation Team, which works a minimum of 3 days a week on-site and up to 2 days a week remote, with some weeks requiring more days on-site at a variety of locations including DREAM’s offices in East Harlem and the South Bronx, and our partner schools in the South Bronx.
At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
DREAM is Family.
Fun is a Serious Value.
Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.
Fail. Persist. Exceed.
DREAM Big.
Applying to DREAM
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.
