Elementary Instructional Coach

Elementary Instructional Coach

Job Description

Job Description:
Elementary Instructional Coach

Our School: Libertas is a public charter school serving the Frayser neighborhood in Memphis. Our mission is to be a school for human flourishing: cultivating minds, hands, and hearts for lives of wonder, work, and love. We offer a rich, rigorous, and personalized education through the method of Dr. Maria Montessori and the classical liberal arts. We offer an attachment village of wraparound family supports and develop virtues of character.

Tennessee has twice named Libertas a Reward School - a top 15% school. We currently serve infant and toddler, early childhood and elementary at our founding location and a middle school on a second nearby campus. Over the next 1-2 years we will open a high school that uniquely imparts literary and cultural tradition while also fostering student enterprise and work of the hand - together preparing students for college, career, and citizenship.

We also operate a nationally- accredited, state-licensed teacher training program. Learn more about Libertas on our website.

Role Summary

• Provide instructional coaching and classroom leadership support to Elementary classrooms in implementing a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum based in Montessori pedagogy, classic literature, and the work of the hand.
• Full-time role. School day is 7:30 am-3:30 pm (until 4:30 on Wednesdays for professional development; other after-school meetings until 4:30 are common). Most lead teachers and coaches spend approximately 4-6 hours per week outside of the regular school day for planning, collaboration, and preparation. Two additional weeks of work and training in the summer for closeout and planning.
• Measures of success for the position include: satisfaction among stakeholders (including staff and families); observed growth and development of supported staff; staff retention; student progress through curriculum and growth on school metrics (e.g. gradebook, NWEA MAP, TNReady, etc.); accurate and timely tracking of and responding to teacher and student data; satisfactory performance evaluations
• Meaningful professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Reports to:
  
  Assistant Principal of Academics
• Key relationships:
  Elementary teachers; students and families; support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and support teachers to ensure effective planning and implementation of a Montessori- and state standards-aligned roadmap of curriculum and assessment in Elementary (grades 1 through
  5) classroom environments. Coach and support teachers to lead a strong classroom culture.
• Monitor, communicate, and make decisions based on student and teacher data (lesson plan quality, timeliness, assessment results, grades, etc.)
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly observations and debrief sessions with each classroom. Identify and prioritize areas of need/opportunity. Support staff members in professional growth
• Plan and implement quality Professional Development
• Review and provide feedback on weekly lesson plans. Support and/or co-plan when needed.
• Serve as model teacher, co-teacher, or teacher when needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Traits

• Substantial (multi-year) effective teaching experience in Montessori environment and/or urban schools in high-need communities.
• Proven experience in coaching, leading, and training adults.
• Interest in and commitment to Montessori pedagogy, liberal arts, and humane education. Candidates without a Montessori background must be interested in and willing to participate in Montessori training provided by Libertas’ local training partner, Arete Memphis Public Montessori Residency.
• Willing to serve all students, regardless of background or needs, in an inclusive and supportive setting.
• Knowledge of curriculum content and students’ developmental needs.
• Skills in instructional practices and classroom management for student achievement.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Love of learning
• Flexibility, initiative, and personal responsibility to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Fortitude for the challenges we will face
• Warm and firm demeanor
• Model of character
• Work collaboratively with a growth mindset. Give and receive feedback in a spirit of craftsmanship.

Compensation

• Salary/wage competitive with the local school district and nearby charter schools.
• Eligible for salary increases for performance or stipends for additional duties.
• Investment in faculty professional development and growth. We also offer to eligible applicants our Teacher Residency program, which provides financial sponsorship and additional coaching and support to achieve state licensure and/or Montessori certification. Please contact us for more details.
• Paid sick leave. Deferred pay model distributes salary throughout the year (including breaks and vacations).
• Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance benefits, which we sponsor at an above-market rate (including family coverage). We also offer dental,…