Scholar Enrichment Coach - Character Education
About The Position
Independence Preparatory Academy is a new, academically challenging, highly structured, and joyful K-8 school in Fairfield, AL. We are on a mission to equip all students with the academic tenacity and strength of character necessary to choose their destiny and create a fulfilling life. We develop empowered learners through agency, purpose, and tenacity. In August 2025, Independence Preparatory Academy opened its doors to 60 students in kindergarten through second grade. We will continue to grow until we reach a total capacity of 485 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. We are actively building a team that shares our belief that with rigorous academics, high-quality instruction, and character development, all students can excel in high school, college, and life.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree
- 2-3+ years of professional experience working with children in education, youth development, counseling, leadership development, or related fields
- Belief in our scholars and our community
- Passion for scholar-centered learning
- Commitment to learning and iterating
- Openness to giving and receiving feedback
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Collaboration with other adults and families
- Belief in our model and our graduate profile
- Commitment to student agency and advocacy
- Commitment to supporting students in finding their purpose
- Commitment to mastery-based grading
- Commitment to profound learning experiences
- Commitment to hard quantitative academics
- Commitment to holistic indicators for success
- Knowledge of self: confidence in describing your identity, purpose, and passions
Responsibilities
- Facilitate engaging character education lessons aligned to Eagle Habits and SOAR values
- Build strong relationships with scholars and reinforce positive behavior expectations
- Support scholars in developing leadership, conflict resolution, teamwork, and social-emotional skills
- Contribute to school-wide culture systems, celebrations, incentives, and restorative practices
- Partner with teachers and leaders to ensure consistency in scholar expectations and support
- Maintain structured, joyful, and highly engaging learning environments
- Support supervision duties, transitions, and other operational responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- Weekly coaching & professional development
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- 403(b) retirement plan; iPrep offers contributions of up to 5% of your salary toward your savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
