Career Center

LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School) seeks educators committed to exploring progressive pedagogy. Candidates with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply. The school is seeking a Dean of High School Programming for 9th -12th grade for the 2022-2023 school year, beginning September 1, 2022. This position is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to move into a leadership role in a high school setting.

Qualifications Sought - Successful LREI employees are lifelong learners who:

• can inspire students, have a joyful positive attitude about children, and become active members of the LREI community;
• are reflective about their practice and avail themselves of professional development and leadership opportunities;
• are guided by an ethic of care and see learning as connected to the development of the whole child;
• demonstrate a commitment to social justice and equity, cultural competence, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse people;
• possess excellent communication skills with students, parents, and the administration both formally and informally;
• are creative problem solvers and innovators who possess a growth-mindset.

Specific requirements of the position

• Support the HS Principals by helping to foster a culture where the student’s experience is the central focus and their voice is heard.
• Organize & coordinate the extracurricular & PE programs.
• Manage Honors Projects.
• Organize & maintain the HS assembly program.
• Organize & coordinate Life Lab (student life skills curriculum).
• Coordinate special days like Minimester, and #ItHappensHere. 
• Manage substitute coverage for the HS faculty.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Students in support of the High School Advisory Program. 
• Collaborate with the Senior Project Coordinator in support of the Senior Project.
• Manage book orders for faculty.
• Ensure the HS Calendars are up-to-date.
• Help maintain & monitor student attendance.
• Serve as a member of the High School Support team.
• Demonstrate care for the social-emotional lives of students.
• Participate in the life of the school community outside of the classroom, according to their passions, skills, and the school’s needs.
• Other duties determined as assigned by the HS Principals and Director.

Successful Candidates will have:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree. Two to five years of experience in high school, as a teacher or teacher leader; other professional experience will be considered, particularly in project management.

• Excellent organization and communication skills—both written and oral.

• Proficiency with technology. Google Suite & Blackbaud are the main platforms. 

• Demonstrated interest in working with students, faculty, and families.

• A strong work ethic.

• Enthusiasm for being a team player and a self-starter.

Overview of School

Founded in 1921 by Elisabeth Irwin (a contemporary and colleague of John Dewey, Caroline Pratt, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell), The Little Red School House has been at the vanguard of pedagogical innovation since its founding. LREI’s goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners and to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community. We believe that learning should be active and experiential, with the school providing abundant opportunities for students to excel. We accept students with a range of abilities and talents who can take full advantage of a rich and demanding academic program in which each student is both challenged and supported. We seek to create within the school a community built on understanding and respecting others. Thus, our student body traditionally reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our city, and our curriculum is built on interdisciplinary studies to promote understanding of many cultures. While individual achievement is encouraged and rewarded, our program underscores the value of shared goals, friendship, and cooperation in mastering difficult tasks. The progressive ideals that in 1921 gave life and inspiration to the school — academic excellence and creativity, active learning and innovative teaching, respect for the individual and responsibility to the community - continue to guide the school today. LREI is located in vibrant Greenwich Village and classes venture forth often to use the neighborhood and the city to provide rich learning experiences.

To apply for this position, refer a colleague to the position, and/or view other open positions at LREI, please visit us at  https://www.lrei.org/careers 

• Support the HS Principals by helping to foster a culture where the student’s experience is the central focus and their voice is heard.
• Organize & coordinate the extracurricular & PE programs.
• Manage Honors Projects.
• Organize & maintain the HS assembly program.
• Organize & coordinate Life Lab (student life skills curriculum).
• Coordinate special days like Minimester, and #ItHappensHere. 
• Manage substitute coverage for the HS faculty.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Students in support of the High School Advisory Program. 
• Collaborate with the Senior Project Coordinator in support of the Senior Project.
• Manage book orders for faculty.
• Ensure the HS Calendars are up-to-date.
• Help maintain & monitor student attendance.
• Serve as a member of the High School Support team.
• Demonstrate care for the social-emotional lives of students.
• Participate in the life of the school community outside of the classroom, according to their passions, skills, and the school’s needs.
• Other duties determined as assigned by the HS Principals and Director.