SY 26/27 Foundational Literacy Coach

KIPP•Kansas City, MO

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Every member of the Team & Family at KIPP KC plays a critical role in ensuring our students are on the path toward college, career, and beyond. Our educators are passionate advocates for our students and families, working tirelessly to connect them with access to opportunity for lives of power and choice. As a Foundational Literacy Coach, you will deliver exceptional instruction and assess student growth. You are dedicated to constant learning and proactively provide academic and cultural support to your school and team. You are deeply committed to educational equity, building relationships with students and families so they are safe, seen, heard, and loved.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Relentless focus on results and a commitment to teamwork
Deep commitment to educational equity and underserved communities
Valid Missouri Teaching license with required certification for subject and level assigned
Demonstrated knowledge of core subject area assigned
Satisfactory outcome of a background check
Applicants currently pursuing a certification may apply before certification is received. All certifications must be acquired and on file with KIPP KC before the end of the first year of employment.
Commitment to KIPP KC’s mission and values
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Fosters an inclusive environment for students, staff, and families
Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
Builds strong relationships within the KIPP KC community

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge and believe in the college-ready bar for students in literacy; exceptionally high standards for rigor and the belief that all students can achieve at high levels.
Expert in literacy in the early primary grades (Pre-K through 3rd Grade) with a strong knowledge of the full literacy continuum Strong knowledge of the components of balanced literacy, with a particular focus on Foundational Literacy (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension).
Strong background and familiarity with literacy assessments, with a particular focus on reading growth assessments.
Master teacher in literacy with strong skill in internalizing curriculum and modeling lessons.

Responsibilities

Manage success of Reading programing implementation for assigned cohorts
Lead implementation of state literacy priorities, including but not limited to reading growth assessment/s, foundational literacy across the state for grades PreK-3.
Develop, manage, and lead literacy pilots across the state to innovate and try new programs, structures, and strategies; gather implementation data and artifacts on a weekly basis to make statewide programmatic recommendations for future years.
Serve as a model of the three instructional coaching power moves – intellectual preparation, instructional coaching, and data-driven instruction. Coach regional Early Literacy lead teachers, APs, SLs, and regional academics teams members across the state in the power moves when coaching in schools.
Conduct region-specific data analysis to guide regions around intentional data driven response in instruction.
Work with the instructional leadership team to maintain strong curriculum and implementation feedback cycles, vertical alignment and streamlined literacy support across all grades.
Support KIPP KCs region in developing their literacy-specific professional learning scope & sequence and professional learning plans.
Plan and lead virtual and in-person literacy professional development for Reading Academies participants K-3 including lesson internalization, module internalization, and responding to data.
Assume personal responsibility for student achievement
Collaborate with content and grade-level teams to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
Establish and maintain working relationships with students and families based on trust and respect
Participate in the daily functions of the school such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties.
Attend critical school events such as staff meetings, open houses, and student-led parent conferences.
Meet professional obligations including timeliness and consistency in meeting deadlines.
Exemplify the school cultural expectations.
Deliver high-quality, rigorous instruction directly connected to authentic, real-world learning experiences that promote college persistence, career exploration, and workforce readiness for all KIPPsters
Lead and facilitate transformative student experiences, including class-connected projects, professional mentorships, internships, and shadowing opportunities that bridge the classroom and the community.
Teach a minimum of one to two courses explicitly aligned with KIPP KC’s Real-World Learning initiatives, consistently integrating applied learning and interdisciplinary cognitive skills into daily instruction.
Actively collaborate with students, staff, and regional industry partners to design meaningful learning experiences that provide students with professional exposure and measurable real-world outcomes.
Organize and lead quarterly RWL Showcases at each grade level, providing a platform for KIPPsters to demonstrate their mastery, present their projects to community partners, and celebrate applied learning growth.
Use student performance data and feedback from industry partners to continuously refine RWL experiences, ensuring they meet KIPP KC’s standards for academic excellence and 21st-century skill development.