STEM, Network Instructional Coach

Summary

STEM Network Instructional Coach reports directly to the Managing Director of Schools and supports teachers in all facets of professional development across a variety of academic areas, including curriculum creation, classroom management, instructional practices, and evaluation of student achievement. Being a part of the Kairos leadership team is an ideal position for an educator who possesses the necessary knowledge, skills, and mindsets that will allow our scholars to achieve off-the-chart results. The ideal candidate is especially committed to serving low SES and minority scholars; is self-reflective, data-driven, results-oriented, mission-focused, open to and actively seeks constructive feedback, and is tenacious about scholar college & career readiness. Kairos educators have a deep passion for instruction and are eager to gain rigorous development to help perfect their craft. In addition to participating in weekly professional development and team planning meetings, all Kairos educators receive consistent high-impact coaching and feedback from the network & academy leaders. Our scholars will change the world.

Key responsibilities:

• Observing classroom instruction of all teachers with a variety of experience and provide developmentally appropriate coaching via written and oral feedback
• Assisting teachers in collecting and analyzing student performance data to drive instructional decisions
• Differentiating support for teachers based upon their needs at the middle and high school
• Providing lesson planning support to teachers at the middle and high school
• Arranging opportunities for teachers to co-observe master teachers
• Planning and delivering focus lessons in teachers’ classrooms to model effective practices
• Communicating regularly and engaging in collaboration with campus instructional leaders and content leaders to align feedback and support for teachers
• Facilitating professional learning sessions during the summer and throughout the school year
• Working collaboratively with campus leadership to develop targeted growth plans for developing teachers
• Tracking teacher development and observations efficiently
• Additional duties as assigned

Driver Goals

• 85% teacher retention
• 75% of content teachers (MATH/SCIENCE) proficient by end of year performance review
• 75% teacher proficient in Summit Instructional Look Fors
• 100% of leaders are proficient in coaching academy completion
• 85% strongly agree with PD effectiveness

This Job ISN'T For You If You Won't…

• go above & beyond to do what’s best for kids (an innate work ethic is required)
• figure things out yourself (don't wait for others to teach you, make yourself better)
• adapt to frequent change (rapidly iterate; every level of every team improves every cycle)
• happily give and take constructive feedback

Who We Are

Now is the opportune moment (the kairos) to reimagine education for the 21st century. Our schools have been recognized by Forbes, Bellwether Education, NBC Today, Education Week, and others as among the most innovative and highest performing in the nation. That's why we replace lectures with engaging projects and dictatorial "behavior managers" with 1-1 executive functioning mentors who help students learn how to manage their own schedule and work habits. Kairos students practice navigating real-world choices (such as when, where, how, and with whom to work) within a safe, supportive school environment. Kairos develops students not just into freethinkers, ready to thrive in a modern economy, but self-governing citizens, ready to lead both themselves and their communities.

Technology Skills

Competence in Microsoft Office applications and ability to use a variety of computer applications and platforms. Ability to use basic office equipment. Knowledge and experience in using a computer-based student Information Management system.

Safety Duties & Responsibilities

Every employee of the School has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what they know to others; to recognize unsafe actions and situations; to warn others of unsafe situations; to react to emergency situations and to report hazardous or unsafe practices to those in a position to correct them.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master's degree preferred
• Missouri Substitute Certification Required
• 3+ years of successful full-time teaching experience preferred
• At least two years of successful full-time instructional leadership experience (assistant principal, instructional coach, dean, etc.) preferred
• Proven track record of personally achieving success and of leading others to improved results
• Satisfactory completion of criminal records check, pre-hire and annually thereafter, if applicable.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.

Additional Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage student behavior, coach adults and work on a team
• Belief in and alignment with Kairos’ mission and values is non-negotiable
• Experience working with scholars from diverse backgrounds with diverse needs
• Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment
• Willingness to go above and beyond to do what best for scholars
• Encouraging cooperation and collaboration among teachers, staff, and students.
• Developing leadership skills in school staff.
• Helping teachers and students reach their fullest potential through continuous learning opportunities.
• Managing people, processes, and information to develop school-wide plans

Starting Salary: $60,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification reimbursement
• School Tuition Assistance

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday 7:45am- 4:00pm
  • Some weekends and evenings will be required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Louis, MO 63118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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