What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach position at American Youth Academy Inc?
How We Work
American Youth Academy is an Islamic-based private school located in Tampa, Florida, one of the fastest-growing communities in the entire country. AYA was established in 2004 and currently serves students grades pre-K through 12, increasing every year. One of AYA's top priorities is to create an environment and structure that allows all students to engage in experiences that prepare them for the future. As enrollment continues to grow, we are looking for additional staff and administrators to join our team to help us with our next step into the future.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Instructional Coordinator will be responsible for actively mentoring and coaching AYA faculty in contemporary best practices in teaching and learning. The Instructional Coordinator will collaborate closely with Department Leads in the process of observing and evaluating the effectiveness of instruction at AYA. Ultimately, the goal is to promote greater integration of contemporary pedagogy, active learning, and appropriate assessment into the school’s instructional program to enhance student learning and achievement.
Job Type: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt, 12 months.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in English, Math, Educational Administration, Curriculum Development, or related field (Doctorate Preferred)
- Minimum of three years as an administrator with curriculum experience and three or more years of Teaching Experience
- Florida Administration/Principal Certification (Preferred)
- This position requires an understanding or and experience with contemporary educational principles and knowledge of current educational research and best practices, and a deep understanding of how children learn.
- Equity mindset: Demonstrated commitment to, and comfort with, addressing issues of diversity, equity and inclusiveness across lines of differences.
- Shared commitment to our organizational values and missions.
- Experience with coaching and mentoring faculty, as well as managing change in a school setting.
- A dedicated team player who can collaborate effectively.
- A strong communicator with excellent writing skills and verbal skills.
- A person with initiative, curiosity, flexibility, and a passion for great teaching
Examples of Essential Functions:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Help develop the pedagogical skills of the faculty using observations, workshops, group coaching and individual mentoring.
- Create a consistent feedback system to support individual faculty growth.
- Work with faculty to focus on improved outcomes, supporting the school’s strategic goals.
- Coordinate MAP testing and the evaluation of the results on a continuous basis.
- Advise and support faculty in the creation of appropriate assessments that reflect best practices.
- Help faculty ensure alignment with standards and the International Baccalaureate Program philosophy.
- Along with Department Leads, take a major role in the development and implementation of faculty performance evaluations.
- In collaboration with Department Leads, lead in the development of a strong Professional Learning program and culture that focuses on best practices and improved outcome
Environmental Demands:
This position works in various settings, including classrooms and outdoors, and may experience heat or cold extremes and fumes, odors, dust, and the noise level is moderate to loud.
Disclaimer:
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the employee's general nature and level of work (s) within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Curriculum development: 3 years (Required)
- Teaching: 3 years (Required)
- Mentoring: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $62,000