Middle School STEM Academic Coordinator

Explore Schools • New York, NY

19h • $85,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1,700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards-aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem-solvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy. We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

Requirements

• Outstanding math and science content knowledge throughout grades 6-8
• Data-oriented: use data to set goals and measure success
• An eye for details: sweat the little things and provide differentiated approaches to instructional coaching
• Exceptional verbal and communication skills: can pivot communication styles depending on desired outcomes and audience
• 3+ years of teaching experience, preferably in an urban charter school

Nice To Haves

• Experience coaching teachers or managing adults, preferred
• Master’s Degree in Education, preferred

Responsibilities

• Management & supervision of teachers and grade level teams, including the teacher evaluation and performance improvement process
• Carry out the school-wide annual priority plan and collaborates with fellow leaders to execute on the instructional vision and to set instructional expectations for teams
• Provide school-wide, grade level, and individual professional development as needed
• Coordinate and leads meetings with grade level teams & coordinators to identify needs around instruction, culture, and operations and to execute on next steps
• Review & support lesson planning, ensuring team members have all materials necessary to provide quality instruction
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff
• Support with instructional initiatives as designated by the Principal or School Director by providing academic support to students and small groups, including direct instruction as needed
• Provide support and training to teachers around behavioral systems and culture-relevant practices
• Provide direct support to students relating to behavioral needs
• Oversee teacher-family connections, ensuring that direct reports are communicating, and being responsive to, families around academic and behavioral priorities
• Ensure all support services, related services and intervention needs of students are being met, including, but not limited to family communication, revision of IEPs, CST coordination and teacher oversight
• Plan and support instructional, non-classroom, initiatives such as family events/meetings, tutoring, after school clubs and field trips
• Ensure the safety of students at all times
• Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, as needed, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, lunch & playground duty, or supervision/planning of extracurricular activities, and in the event of an emergency
• Contribute to the overall success of the school and the network by welcoming related, different, and new requests; remaining aware of the demands on others; volunteering to help without being asked; keeping track of approaching deadlines and improving processes
• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the Explore Schools network

Benefits

• paid time off including network shutdown days
• considerable matching of retirement contributions
• comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families
• dental and vision plans
• employer paid disability and life insurance
• parental leave benefits
• flexible spending account options
• generous vacation time and paid holidays
• professional development
• continuing education scholarships
• referral bonuses
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• childcare assistance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level