Founding International Baccalaureate; IB Coordinator

About Elevate Charter Schools

Elevate Charter Schools (ECS) is a growing charter management organization dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for students in traditionally underserved and marginalized communities. At Elevate, we believe in the power of education to transform lives, and we are committed to developing the academic potential, character, and social‑emotional growth of our students. Our mission is to deliver a rigorous, personalized, and holistic education that equips every child with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Danbury International Academy Charter School (DCS) is a diverse, inclusive, and globally minded public charter school launching in one of Connecticut’s most culturally rich cities. Grounded in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and shaped by the vibrant communities of Danbury, DCS nurtures curious, compassionate, and confident learners ready to thrive in an interconnected world.

Students experience an inquiry‑driven, concept‑based education that inspires big questions, multiple perspectives, and real‑world problem‑solving. Our classrooms are joyful, safe, and intellectually engaging spaces where students build strong academic foundations alongside the social‑emotional skills, cultural awareness, and multilingual abilities essential for success in a rapidly changing global society.

DCS believes deeply in the brilliance of every child. Our educators honor students’ identities, celebrate their cultures and languages, and ensure every learner is seen, valued, and supported. Through strong partnerships with families, local organizations, and community leaders, we create meaningful learning experiences that connect students to both their Danbury roots and the wider world.

As a founding school, DCS is building a community where equity, belonging, and global citizenship are lived every day. Together, we prepare students to lead with empathy, think with curiosity, and act with integrity as the next generation of global citizens and leaders.

Danbury International Academy Charter School seeks a mission‑driven, globally minded Founding IB Coordinator to lead the design, implementation, and stewardship of the International Baccalaureate framework s is a pivotal founding role — one that will shape the school’s instructional model, guide teachers in inquiry‑based practice, and ensure the integrity of the IB philosophy from day one.

Launching with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and with future expansion into the Diploma Programme (DP), DCS requires an IB Coordinator who is both a systems‑builder and an instructional leader. The ideal candidate is an educator who believes deeply in the potential of all students, is passionate about global citizenship and intercultural understanding, and is eager to build a world‑class IB program in a diverse, multilingual community.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a founding environment, brings expertise in IB programme design, and is excited to coach dedicated teachers, lead professional learning, and partner closely with school leadership to bring the DCS mission to life.

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), ensuring alignment with IB standards and practices.
• Serve as the primary liaison between DCS and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), managing communication, documentation, and authorization processes.
• Develop and maintain the Programme of Inquiry (POI), unit planners, assessment frameworks, and interdisciplinary learning structures.
• Ensure that IB philosophy, learner profile attributes, and global contexts are embedded across all aspects of school culture and instruction.
• Guide the school’s long‑term planning for future DP expansion and potential PYP alignment.

• Lead the development of inquiry‑driven, concept‑based curriculum aligned to IB frameworks and state standards.
• Support teachers in designing units, assessments, and learning…