Lead Teacher, Excel Center

GOODWILL IND OF THE CHESAPEAKE INC•Baltimore, MD

3d•$57,574 - $71,968

About The Position

The Lead Teacher holds primary responsibility for the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of the Excel Center’s instructional delivery. He/she will provide instructional leadership to teachers, coaches, and administrative support staff at The Excel Center. The Lead Teacher will work effectively across the organization to make certain that students are supported in a way that ensures success both academically and in alignment with postsecondary goals. Essential functions include supervision and development of instructional staff, in-depth analysis of learning outcomes, and identification of internal and external academic supports for all students. This role demonstrates behaviors consistent with our Mission, Vision and Values, on behalf of Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in subject specialty required; Master’s degree preferred.
2 years teaching experience post licensing required, 3-5 years preferred.
2+ years working in classrooms and coaching teachers preferred with high-need students.
Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through.
Current Maryland Teaching License required.
Must possess a current valid driver’s license and be fully insured according to Maryland law.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data for informed decision making.
Strong communication skills; ability to communicate direct feedback in a compelling way that empowers teachers to make immediate improvements to instruction.
Ability to work well in a team; ability to bridge and enhance professional learning communities.
Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.
Effective presentation skills accompanied with inspiring stage presence.
Has working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks: Google applications (specifically Gmail), Excel, Word and Chrome.
Ability to effectively navigate the Internet
Lifting up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. May be required to regularly stand for extended periods of time, walk, reach with hands/arms with full range of motion, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, push or pull. Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to use hands and fingers to hold, handle and feel objects, knobs, keys and/or buttons.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching adults preferred.
Leadership experience preferred.
Experience working with a high school curriculum in urban, nontraditional, and/or in adult education setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve education and career outcomes for all Excel Center students.
Participate in the development of overall educational strategies for the Excel Center, including but not limited to design and implementation of curriculum and systems to assess student outcomes.
Train, orient, and update instructional staff on course sequence, curricular systems, and key instructional issues.
Help teachers develop instructional strategies and intervention plans that support growth and increase achievement among struggling students.
Observe and coach instructors daily; contribute to Director evaluation using rubric.
Ensure access to and participation in high-quality internal and external professional development for instructional staff.
Teach at least one core class to model instructional excellence for staff.
Work effectively across the organization to link ancillary academic services to students.
Work in collaboration with Director and Lead Coach to execute effective course scheduling within student management system.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned regarding administration, planning and coordinating.