Lead Teacher- Austin Peay

Mission Contribution:

To fulfill the mission of advancing students to obtain a high school diploma.

Function:

The Lead Instructor holds primary responsibility for the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of Excel Center's instructional delivery. He/she will provide instructional leadership to teachers, coaches, and administrative support staff at The Excel Center. The Lead Teacher will work effectively across the organization to make certain that students are supported in a way that ensures success both academically and in alignment with postsecondary goals. Essential functions include supervision and development of instructional staff, in-depth analysis of learning outcomes, and identification of internal and external academic supports for all students. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve education and career outcomes for all Excel Center students. 
• Participate in the development of overall educational strategies for the Excel Center, including but not limited to design and implementation of curriculum and systems to assess student outcomes. 
• Train, orient, and update instructional staff on course sequence, curricular systems, and key instructional issues. 
• Help teachers develop instructional strategies and intervention plans that support growth and increase achievement among struggling students.
• Observe and coach instructors daily; contribute to Director evaluation using TEAM rubric.
• Ensure access to and participation in high-quality internal and external professional development for instructional staff. 
• Teach at least two core class to model instructional excellence for staff. 
• Work effectively across the organization to link ancillary academic services to students
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned regarding administration, planning and coordinating.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in subject specialty required with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience post- licensing, 3-5 years preferred
• Current Tennessee License required
• 2 years working in classrooms and coaching teachers, preferably with high-need students 
• Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data for informed decision making 
• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate direct feedback in a compelling way that empowers teachers to make immediate improvements to instruction 
• Ability to work well in a team; ability to bridge and enhance professional learning communities 
• Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed 
• Effective presentation skills accompanied with inspiring stage presence 
• Has working knowledge of computer programs to perform clerical tasks: Google applications (specifically Gmail), Excel, Word and Internet Explorer 
• Ability to effectively navigate the Internet