Director of AI Fluency

The Director of AI Fluency will report directly to the Head of Program Design at DREAM and develop and produce AI fluency curriculum, assessments, implementation guides, and playbooks for DREAM's partner schools in the Bronx. The role translates knowledge of AI and student learning into rigorous, developmentally appropriate materials that help students understand AI, use it effectively, and critically evaluate its place in the world. The Director leads hands-on writing, revision, and production of instructional resources, working with the Program Design and Implementation Teams. The role is part of the Innovation Team, which currently works 3 days in the office and up to 2 days remote per week. Ideal start date: February 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

Develop and design a rigorous AI fluency curriculum, including unit plans, lessons, and instructional materials; Define clear student learning outcomes at multiple grade levels and design developmentally appropriate learning sequences, tasks, and assessments aligned to those outcomes; Produce assessments, scoring criteria, and supporting materials that measure students' understanding and application of AI fluency concepts; Edit, organize, and package curriculum and assessments to ensure accuracy, consistency, usability, and readiness for distribution; Collaborate with the Head of Program Design and other stakeholders to plan revisions and codify AI fluency curriculum and assessments; Partner with the Implementation Team to ensure resources address educators' needs and support consistent use across partner schools; Analyze student work and assessment results to evaluate curriculum effectiveness; Incorporate feedback from key stakeholders to refine materials; Stay current on developments in AI and relevant educational research, updating curriculum to reflect changes in tools, capabilities, and their implications for student learning; Other responsibilities related to the role as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, required; advanced degree preferred; 2+ years of experience writing and producing high-quality curriculum and assessments, ideally for a K-12 charter school or third-party curriculum developer that works with charter schools; 5+ years of experience as a teacher or school leader, with demonstrated success in driving achievement for all students; Strong understanding of instructional design and student learning and development, with the ability to design age-appropriate tasks and assessments aligned to clear learning outcomes; Fluency using AI tools, including the ability to refine prompts, assess the quality and limitations of outputs, apply sound judgment to their use, and teach these skills to others; Demonstrated skill in analyzing student work and achievement data including using data to inform instructional strategies and drive continuous improvement; Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly; Strong independent work habits, attention to detail, and follow-through, with the ability to manage tight deadlines; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across a range of stakeholders; Deep commitment to DREAM's mission, values, and graduate vision, with a strong belief in the power of families as partners and leaders

Nice to have

Advanced degree

Benefits

Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children; Choice among a variety of medical plans; Dental and vision plans; Disability benefits; Life insurance; Up to 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave; Flexible spending account options; Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit); Fitness and entertainment discounts; Employee assistance program (EAP); 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment; Access to a professional development fund; Referral bonuses; Annual performance-based salary increases