Director of Humanities

Do Work that Matters – Join a Turnaround School on the Rise! IDEA Public Charter School is at an inflection point—and we’re looking for smart, hardworking, mission-driven leaders to help shape what comes next. Over the past two years, IDEA PCS has achieved significant, measurable improvement, including a nearly 40% increase in our four-year graduation rate and strong gains across multiple academic and organizational indicators. The school is stable, focused, and moving forward with urgency—creating a rare opportunity for new directors to step into a leadership role where their work will truly matter. As a small, single-site charter high school, IDEA offers autonomy in exchange for results, clear priorities, and the ability to see the direct impact of your leadership on student outcomes. This is not a role for someone looking to maintain the status quo. It is an opportunity for leaders who want ownership, responsibility, and the chance to help build a high-quality college and career program at a pivotal moment in time. If you are driven by results, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to help build something meaningful, we invite you to apply. About the Role The Director of Humanities serves as the instructional and programmatic leader for all English and history courses at IDEA Public Charter School. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of School Programs (SDSP), the Director of Humanities is responsible for ensuring that the school’s English and history programs are high-quality, standards-aligned, data-driven, and executed with excellence across all classrooms. This includes clear ownership of curriculum development, implementation, and monitoring; instructional coaching and teacher professional development; and assessment selection, administration, and data analysis. The Director of Humanities oversees the full instructional ecosystem for English and history, regularly reviewing lesson plans, curriculum implementation, teacher work products, student work samples, assessment data, and overall instructional quality. The Director provides targeted coaching and actionable feedback, ensures fidelity to schoolwide instructional systems, supports department initiatives, and quickly identifies and addresses curricular, instructional, and operational issues. This role requires a leader who can think critically, execute with urgency, and drive continuous improvement in student outcomes. In addition to instructional responsibilities, the Director of Humanities manages the English Learner (EL) program and the EL Coordinator, ensuring high-quality language development instruction and full compliance with program requirements. The Director also leads all schoolwide literacy initiatives—building coherent strategies for reading, writing, and language development across the curriculum—and provides oversight of extracurricular programming to ensure alignment with the school’s programmatic goals. As part of the school’s leadership team, the Director of Humanities also contributes to schoolwide operational responsibilities, including supporting student arrival and dismissal, monitoring lunches and hallways, assisting with behavioral expectations, and supporting schoolwide events and initiatives. While the Director owns the English and history instructional programs, they are also expected to work collaboratively with other leaders to maintain a safe, orderly, and positive school environment. Aligned with IDEA PCS’s organizational goals, the Director of Humanities is accountable for the performance of the English and history program, including progress on ASPIRE metrics such as student growth and proficiency on both the CAPE and MAP assessments. This role is ideal for a leader who combines deep expertise in teaching and learning with strong operational instincts—someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates high ownership, and is committed to ensuring that every student receives an exceptional English and history education. Key Responsibilities Instructional Leadership & Program Management Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the English and history instructional programs. Ensure high-quality curriculum is in place for all courses (curriculum must be approved by the CEO and SDSP). Ensure curriculum is implemented with fidelity across all English and history classrooms. Provide regular, targeted instructional coaching and professional development for English and history teachers. Review and monitor lesson plans, assessments, student work, and instructional artifacts to ensure quality and curriculum alignment. Lead department meetings, professional learning communities, and collaborative planning sessions. Ensure all IEP accommodations, modifications, and servi