Instructional Coach

Charlotte Lab School•Charlotte, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

In anticipation of potential Instructional coach openings, Charlotte Lab is generating a pool of interested and qualified candidates for all grade bands (Lower School grades K-4, Middle School grades 5-8, and Upper School grades 9-12). While we cannot guarantee an opening for each grade band, joining the pool allows you to express interest should a position become available.

Requirements

Be able/willing to learn how to fulfill the responsibilities listed above
Hold a Bachelor's degree from a four year institution
Have at least 3 years of full-time teaching or leading experience
Possess strong classroom management, people management, and communication skills
Are exceptionally organized and have ability to prioritize effectively and meet competing deadlines
Demonstrate experience in, or passion for, leading diverse populations
Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the instructional day
Lift and carry classroom materials, instructional resources, and student work (up to 50 pounds) with or without accommodations
Bend, kneel, and reach to access materials, work at student level, and assist students
Climb stairs and navigate multiple levels of the building as required
Use fine motor skills including writing, typing, and manipulating small objects
Hear and respond to student needs, questions, and behavioral issues
See clearly to monitor student work, write on boards, and read instructional materials
Speak clearly and project voice to be heard in classroom and group settings without amplification
Assist students with personal hygiene needs as appropriate (for primary grades)
Respond quickly to student safety emergencies and assist students in evacuation procedures
Transport students or materials as needed for instructional purposes
Use hand-eye coordination for writing, computer work, and classroom activities

Nice To Haves

Are fully licensed or willing to obtain North Carolina K-5, 6-8 and/or 9-12 teacher or administrator licensure
Have experience teaching or leading relevant grade range and content area
Have an advanced degree in a related field
Have comfort with technology and experience with Google Suite
Demonstrate commitment to Lab’s vision, mission, and growth
Demonstrate professional demeanor, strong self-confidence
Possess excellent written communication skills
Possess excellent interpersonal skills, with diverse students, colleagues, and families
Desire to work collaboratively with others in all aspects of the role
Display unquestioned integrity, strong judgment, and decision-making skills
Demonstrate ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, start-up environment both independently and as part of a team
Are motivated to work in an open, progressive school environment
Are independent thinkers
Are reflective in their practices and have a growth mindset
Have a willingness to take instructional risks
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations
Demonstrate innovation and creativity
Take initiative, are self-starters, and demonstrate leadership skills
Have high energy, humility, and a good sense of humor

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the School Director and Head of School to support all current instructional initiatives
Complete informal walkthroughs of instructional classrooms on a routine basis
Log walkthrough feedback based the Lab Coaching Rubrics through the instructional coaching platform
Hold debrief meetings with teachers following each walkthrough
Generate data reports showing progress of observations and feedback loops
Create coaching plans for all qualifying instructional staff
Review and analyze student data to inform instructional decisions, planning and goal-setting
Review and give feedback on curriculum plans, which may include unit plans, daily lesson plans, small group lesson plans, and others
Serve as an advisor to a small group of students
Deliver a social-emotional skills curriculum
Develop deep relationships with students in your advisory
Develop and implement activities to build community within the advisory
Serve as an advocate for advisees, for both academic and disciplinary reasons
Provide regular updates and communication with advisees’ families
Guide advisees in the preparation of their Student-Led Conferences each trimester
Operate as liaison between advisees’ families and the school
Assist the School Director with the management of grade-level team's teacher absences, including: Securing substitutes or coverages; Collecting substitute plans for planned and emergency absences; Ensuring teacher absences are logged into the absence tracking system accurately
Provide coverage as needed if substitutes are not available
Assist the Grade Level Lead(s) with planning and leading weekly grade-level meetings that focus on logistics, communication, and student support planning
Assist the Grade Level Lead(s) with management of weekly grade-level communication between colleagues and families (i.e. This Week In Newsletter)
Assist the Grade Level Lead(s) with management of all grade-level field trips and events, including: Producing or supporting a teacher in the creation of a robust field trip or event plan; Receiving proper approval for all field trips and events from the required parties; Managing the communication of field trips and events with staff, students, families, and the community (when applicable); Leading "day-of" execution of all field trips and events
Utilize appropriate technology when relevant
Collect, analyze, and utilize data to inform decisions and practices
Maintain a student-centered approach to decision-making
Communicate frequently and regularly with colleagues
Participate actively in Lab’s instructional planning and development efforts
Participate actively in Lab’s performance evaluation process and ongoing professional development, specifically in the area of anti-racist practices
Take on other responsibilities as needed, and as assigned, to ensure organizational success