The Grade Dean works closely with the Head of the Upper School and the Upper School Dean of Students to oversee student life and support the well-being of their student cohort throughout the four years in the Upper School. The Grade Dean collaborates with grade advisors and faculty to help students meet both curricular and extracurricular expectations. Additionally, the Grade Dean communicates directly with parents about grade-level programs and serves as a liaison among stakeholders to address the developmental needs of the grade.

Start date: August 24, 2025

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and lead grade-level programming that fosters class cohesion and identity.

• Serve as a resource for students, advisors, teachers, and parents to support problem-solving.

• Foster collaboration within the advisor team, including planning advisor team meetings.

• Work with the grade team to organize annual class trips and student and family events.

• Act as the first point of contact for student discipline regarding non-major offenses and collaborate with the Upper School team to ensure a fair and effective restorative practices disciplinary process.

• Meet once per cycle with the Student Support Team (psychologist, counselor, school nurse, learning specialist, fellow class deans, and the Head of Upper School) to discuss students of concern and design action plans.

• Oversee course registration to ensure students meet graduation requirements, resolve scheduling conflicts, and coordinate with students and the Registrar as needed.

• Support the implementation of administrative, extracurricular, co-curricular, and academic programs as required.

• Maintain positive and open communication with parents, building strong, supportive relationships.

Please note that this is a hybrid administrative position that combines the Grade Dean role with teaching or other responsibilities, determined by the applicant’s expertise and the school’s needs. This is a 10-month position, running from mid-August through the end of June. Packer expects the Grade Dean to remain in this role for four years, supporting the Class of 2030 through graduation.

Reasonable Accommodations: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Packer's values and vision of educational excellence include embracing diversity, fostering community, nurturing a sense of belonging, and ensuring all learners are valued and challenged. We actively embrace the diversity of New York City and seek employees who share Packer’s values of equity, inclusion, and belonging, and who wish to learn from the experiences and perspectives of others. We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds and perspectives may be underrepresented.

The Packer Collegiate Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, educational policies, admission, financial aid, hiring and employment practices, use of school facilities, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

Salaries are determined based on a scale reflecting years of teaching experience and level of education.