[26-27] Director of K - 1 Instruction

The Opportunity

Prospect Schools is seeking an organized, flexible, and mission-driven school-based Director of K-1 Instruction to join us in support of our growing network of schools. The ideal candidate is fully dedicated to the mission of Prospect Schools and to supporting the success of our students and families. This person will report directly to the Principal and manage the quality of Kindergarten and First Grade student culture and instruction at our Downtown Elementary Campus.

Your leadership will ensure that our curriculum is engaging, equitable, and effective in preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

School Leadership

• Participate in weekly School Management Team meetings
• Achieve critical decisions with the Principal
• Track priority academic and culture data
• Communicate progress to students, teachers, and parents
• Cultivate a sense of shared ownership for upholding values of an inclusive community
• Work closely with teachers and school culture team members to support efforts in character development, academic habits, and positive school culture
• Lead and support professional development for teachers and school leaders
• Provide consistent feedback to staff and students re: performance goals and upholding community expectations

Academics and Instruction

• Design, implement, and continuously improve our curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and our network's mission
• Coach, develop, and evaluate teachers across a content area
• Manage the curricular programming within your subject areas; ensure vertical alignment and continuously evaluate and revise against grade-level standards
• Demonstrate expertise in summative and formative assessments within your content areas and support teachers in identifying priority standards
• Analyze school-wide data in order to design responsive and effective student interventions
• Observe lessons regularly and deliver targeted feedback to teachers; where necessary, design and implement comprehensive coaching plans to support high-needs classrooms
• Assist teachers to devise and monitor high-impact support plans for students
• Model outstanding instruction for teachers
• Coordinate and manage creative, inspiring professional development sessions in line with school goals and priorities

Student Culture

• Act as the model for how to build strong, mutually respectful relationships with students and families for one of the school’s grade levels
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support students' literacy development and address individual needs
• Lead professional development sessions on differentiated instruction and utilizing co-teaching practices to support students’ diverse needs
• Foster a love of reading and writing among students, creating opportunities for them to explore diverse texts and express themselves creatively
• Observe and give feedback on school wide systems and classroom culture