K-8 Math Director

KIPP Memphis•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The K–8 Math Director is a systems-level instructional leader responsible for driving math achievement across all K–8 campuses within the KIPP Memphis network. This role sets the vision for rigorous, standards-aligned math instruction; builds the instructional capacity of teachers and school-based leaders; and ensures that data, curriculum, and intervention systems work together to accelerate student learning. The K–8 Math Director works closely with school leadership teams, instructional coaches, and the broader academics team to ensure every student — particularly those requiring additional support — has access to excellent math instruction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, with a strong track record of student achievement in mathematics
Prior experience coaching or leading adults (teachers, coaches, or instructional leaders)
Experience teaching in the secondary space or leading/coaching teachers in a secondary setting strongly preferred
Deep knowledge of K–8 math content and standards-aligned instructional practices
Experience using student data to drive instructional decisions
Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in education, curriculum & instruction, or a related field
Experience in a charter school, high-performing urban school, or similar mission-driven environment
Familiarity with Tennessee academic standards and state assessments
Experience designing and facilitating adult professional learning

Responsibilities

Coach teachers and instructional leaders on rigorous math practices, including content-specific pedagogy, questioning techniques, and standards-aligned instructional strategies
Model lessons, co-plan, and provide real-time, actionable feedback to build instructional capacity across campuses
Develop the coaching skills of school-based instructional leaders so they can, in turn, support their own math teachers effectively
Support high-quality curriculum implementation across all K–8 campuses, ensuring fidelity to adopted materials while allowing for responsive, student-centered adaptations
Partner with school teams to unpack units and lessons, anticipate student misconceptions, and plan for rigorous, grade-level instruction
Lead data-driven instructional planning cycles, including data days, unit planning, and reteach/reassessment cycles
Build systems and protocols that help teachers and leaders analyze student work and assessment data to inform next steps
Monitor assessment results and intervention effectiveness across campuses, using interim and formative data to identify trends, gaps, and areas of celebration
Support intervention systems for students requiring additional academic support, ensuring tiered supports are well-matched to student needs and progress is regularly monitored
Partner with campus teams (including special education and MTSS/RTI staff) to ensure intervention systems are coherent and effective
Design professional learning aligned to state standards and academic goals, including network-wide math PD, campus-based training, and summer institute sessions
Stay current on Tennessee state math standards, assessment expectations, and best practices in math instruction, bringing new research and strategies into the network
Collaborate with school leaders and the academics team to set and track annual math achievement goals
Represent KIPP Memphis math instruction in network-wide and community-facing settings as needed
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the academic mission of KIPP Memphis