Instructional Coach

Description

Southwest Christian School is seeking an Instructional Coach for the 2026-2027 academic year. The schedule for the role is 4 days per week.

Position Summary

The PK-6 Instructional Coach partners with elementary teachers to strengthen classroom instruction through coaching cycles, classroom support, collaborative planning, modeling, and feedback. The Coach serves as a non-evaluative instructional partner, working with administrators to build positive relationships with faculty and help improve teaching. All SCS employees are expected to demonstrate patience, humility, integrity, and kindness while performing the day-to-day duties of their roles and to prayerfully work with the administration, faculty, students, and families to develop and maintain a school that is distinctively Christian, academically excellent, and globally minded.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Cultivates positive relationships with faculty, staff, and administration
• Observes teachers in the classroom to provide feedback and coaching to improve classroom practices
• Assists teachers in goal setting, curates professional development opportunities in support of goals, and monitors achievement of goals and improvements
• Supports teachers in designing engaging, student-centered learning experiences
• Assists teachers in analyzing student work, assessment data, and classroom evidence to identify areas for growth in student achievement
• Designs and facilitates professional development sessions, workshops, and small-group learning opportunities for faculty
• Serve as a resource for current educational research and best practices
• Supports teachers in the use of technology and other educational tools
• Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum, and assessments
• Maintains clear, open, professional communication with team members and other school employees
• Exhibits a willingness to participate in the school community by supporting, sponsoring, and/or leading extracurricular activities

Requirements

Educational & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree preferred
• Current ACSI and/or State Teaching Certificate
• Five or more years of classroom teaching experience is preferred
• Capturing Kids Hearts or similar Social-Emotional Learning professional development training is a plus
• Formal instructional coaching training and experience are preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of elementary instructional best practices, including literacy, numeracy, differentiation, student engagement, assessment, and classroom management strategies appropriate for PK–6 learners
• Experience with data-driven instruction
• Experience using technology for instruction, productivity, and innovation (Google Suite/Classroom)
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of educators
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Personal & Spiritual Characteristics

• Is deeply committed to a consistent daily walk with our Savior, Jesus Christ, through prayer, devotional study, and church membership
• Demonstrates the spiritual maturity, academic ability, and personal leadership qualities to “train up a child in the way he should go” (Proverbs 22:6)
• Recognizes the role of the parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and commits to being a partner in that endeavor
• Possesses the ability to work gracefully with parents, students, and other school staff to develop a unified and successful educational program
• Cooperates with administrators, department chairpersons, and other school leadership to implement policies and procedures as they pertain to the daily operation of the School
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with conflicts with donors, parents, staff, and administration
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and carry out responsibilities and make competent, professional decisions
• Eagerly participates in professional development activities and the evaluation process with a desire to grow professionally, spiritually, and personally throughout the career in education
• Maintains a professional personal appearance that is a Christian role model of cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and is in accordance with school policy

Work Environment

The work environment at Southwest Christian School is consistent with a typical school setting. The employee normally works indoors but may be required to be outdoors in unpredictable temperatures to attend programs or move between buildings. The noise level in the environment is usually low to moderate but may become loud occasionally. The employee is frequently required to interact with others within the school community, including parents and other caregivers. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required as an active participant in the mission of Southwest Christian School. Additional duties are regularly performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.