Lower School Instructional Coach

Description

The Oaks Academy is a school where educators rediscover their love for the classroom, students thrive in a Christ-centered community, and people with diverse backgrounds come together in a shared pursuit of learning and growth. At The Oaks, the holistic development of each child is supported through a rich, classical curriculum in an environment where they are known and loved.

Guided by The Oaks Academy’s core values, the Lower School Instructional Coach is an academic leader who is responsible for providing principled, non-supervisory, data-informed instructional coaching to lower school teachers at both the Brookside and Fall Creek campuses. 

Thank you for completing this application, the first step in our conversation about how you can be part of this exciting learning community, and where you can grow and thrive as an effective Instructional Coach for our Lower School teachers.

Responsibilities include

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with the Heads of School, K-2 Directors and assigned lower school teachers 
• Analyze student performance data and observation data to develop and implement individualized instructional coaching plans
• Adhere to the provided instructional coaching model and accompanying observation and feedback protocols
• Model lessons and co-plan instruction as outlined in individualized coaching plans 
• Lead and/or co-lead after school professional development meetings
• Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork among assigned teachers, encouraging open communication and sharing of best practices
• Remain current with research-based instructional strategies, making recommendations for implementation as appropriate
• Complete Oaks-sponsored professional development programs focused on instructional coaching
• Attend and lead, as assigned, regularly scheduled professional development meetings 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

• Work collaboratively with teachers and school leaders
• Describe the criteria and indicators outlined in The Oaks Academy’s Teacher Professional Development Tool, with the ability to identify the application of each in practice
• Possess a deep understanding of The Oaks Academy's curriculum progression, as well as relevant educational standards and regulations (e.g. Indiana State Standards)
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to improve instruction and increase student learning 
• Make principled, data-informed decisions
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing utilizing professional language 
• Organize and maintain digital records of meeting agendas, data analysis, individualized coaching plans and all other required documents associated with coaching cycles

 Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for both internal (monthly) and external professional development
• Tuition discount (for your enrolled children)
• Before and aftercare, clubs, and sports discounts for your children
• PTO and Benefits (medical with HSA option, dental, vision)
• Paid Sabbatical after 7 years of full-time employment
• An environment where relationships come first
• Supportive Administration

Learn more about The Oaks Academy at www.theoaksacademy.org. Please note that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Oaks Academy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

Requirements

 Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a lead classroom teacher within grades Kindergarten through 6
• 2 years of experience serving in a school leadership role
• Formal training in instructional coaching 
• Bachelor’s degree 
• Valid Indiana Educator’s license
• Devout Christian who is a member of, associated with, or seeking to be associated with, a Christ-centered community of faith or a church 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education 
• 2 years of experience in a formal teacher leadership role at The Oaks Academy