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Health, Wellness, and Behavior Dean

Company:
Manhattan Charter School for Curious Minds
Location:
Manhattan, NY, 10007
Posted:
September 30, 2025
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Description:

Position Summary The Health, Wellness, and Behavior Dean is a dual-role position designed to foster a safe, positive, and healthy school community.

This individual serves as a mentor, coach, and role model for students-leading wellness and behavior supports while teaching physical education and health classes.

This role centers on student development and well-being through proactive behavior supports, restorative practices, and engaging health and fitness instruction.

The Dean ensures that every student has the tools to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities: * Student Wellness & Behavior Leadership: * Serve as a visible and approachable presence in classrooms, hallways, and common spaces to proactively support a positive school culture.

* Use coaching and mentoring strategies to guide students in self-regulation, decision-making, and conflict resolution.

* Lead restorative practices to resolve conflicts, repair relationships, and build community.

* Collaborate with teachers to create and implement classroom-based wellness and behavior supports.

* Track, analyze, and respond to student behavior data to ensure timely interventions and recognition of positive behavior.

* Partner with families to strengthen student growth in behavior, wellness, and school engagement.

* Health & Physical Education Instruction: * Design and teach standards-aligned PE and Health lessons that promote physical fitness, healthy living, teamwork, and resilience.

* Integrate social-emotional learning, wellness, and positive behavior principles into instruction.

* Ensure inclusive, safe, and engaging physical activities for all students.

* Assess student progress in health and wellness and share updates with students and families.

* Support schoolwide health and wellness initiatives in collaboration with staff.

Key Competencies & Skills * Strong understanding of student behavior systems, wellness supports, and restorative practices.

* Background in physical education, health, or wellness instruction.

* Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and staff.

* Strong communication, conflict resolution, and mentoring skills.

* Commitment to equity, inclusion, and holistic student development.

Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Education, Physical Education, Health, Counseling, or related field (Master's preferred). * Teaching certification in Physical Education and/or Health preferred.

* Prior experience in a dean, student support, coaching, or teaching role strongly encouraged.

* Experience working with diverse student populations preferred.

Compensation 75,000 - 95,000 per year To Apply Apply Here!

COVID-19 Precaution(s): * Remote interview process * Personal protective equipment provided or required * Temperature screenings * Social distancing guidelines in place * Virtual meetings * Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Work Remotely * No Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person

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