2026-2027 K-8 Instructional Coach

  Mission

Vega Collegiate Academy is more than a school. Vega Collegiate Academy is a mission. Our mission is to be a high-quality public school that prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and character to go on to college and to have a successful, happy life. We fulfill this mission by being focused on the needs of our students, by building a real community that shares core values and supports each other, and by using every minute of the day to help our students achieve academically and personally.  We fulfill our mission through our organizational beliefs.

Job Description

The Instructional Coach will serve as a school leader who is focused on supporting teachers to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. The coach also plays a central role in the academic success of the school and works closely with the school Principals to develop and then lead implementation of clearly defined instructional practice that drives towards grade-level standard attainment, impactful curriculum usage, assessment success, and teacher development. 

Job Responsibilities

School Leadership

• Serve as a member of the Campus Leadership Team, including attending team meetings, leading campus-wide instructional practice, and demonstrating professionalism and care for staff, students, and families
• Collaborate effectively with Elementary and Middle Academy Principals and Assistant Principals, while guiding leadership of instructional best-practice
• Collaborate effectively with MTSS, ELD, and Social-emotional wellness teams to support alignment of instruction and cultural systems and support for struggling students
• Create and execute on plans to move school toward higher academic achievement scores across all students and student subgroups.

Teacher Development and Coaching

• Live model and coach everyday by being present, positive, and proactive in all parts of the school day
• Conduct daily teacher observations, integrate feedback into planning meetings and coaching sessions that lead to teacher and instructional leader development, and support the implementation of action steps
• Provide real-time feedback to teachers during instruction and contribute to or lead teachers’ mid-year reviews
• Communicate clear expectations, plans, and benchmarks to coachees based on individual and school-determined needs
• Plan and deliver high-quality professional development that trains staff members in key pedagogical issues
• Plan and execute team meetings, PLCs, and content meetings that are solutions oriented and data driven

Data Driven Instruction

• Conduct and share deep analysis of data; lead effective school-wide and/or grade-level analysis meetings based on student performance and outcomes
• Build grade level/content area action plans and materials to respond to and address data
• Monitor grade-level progress against assessment cycle benchmarks

• Support and participate in development of PLC protocols and execution of PLC structure
  

Job Qualifications

• Unwaveringly high expectations for all students with the belief that every child should have access to a college education. 
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Ability to use technology seamlessly.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful working conditions. 
• Initiative and strong work ethic. 
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Teaching/leadership credential or ability to attain credential highly preferred
• 10 years teaching and working in classrooms and/or coaching teachers, preferably in urban schools and/or communities
• Experience as a Dean or equivalent leadership role highly preferred
• Experience at a high-performing charter school or charter network highly preferred but not required
  
  
  

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Be able to walk quickly, bend, kneel, crouch, sit, stand, grab or hold with one or both hands.
• Be able to lift up to 40lbs without difficulty
• The ability to sit for extended periods during group training
• Strong classroom management in elementary and/or middle school

Salary and Benefits

Vega Collegiate Academy offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package.  Starting salary range is from $75,000 - $110,000.

Start Date

Vega Collegiate Academy staff will begin training and orientation on 7/20/2026.

Commitment to Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, Vega Collegiate Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

Salary : $75,000 - $110,000