Middle School STEM Academic Coordinator

About the role

Explore Schools is seeking an experienced educational leader to serve as a Middle School STEM Academic Coordinator. This role is based in Brooklyn, New York and requires in-person work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the teacher evaluation and performance improvement process
• Provide school-wide, grade level, and individual professional development
• Coordinate and lead meetings with grade level teams & coordinators
• Support with instructional initiatives as designated by the Principal or School Director
• Provide academic support to students and small groups, including direct instruction as needed
• Support teachers around behavioral systems and culture-relevant practices
• Oversee teacher-family connections and ensure communication with families
• Plan and support instructional, non-classroom initiatives such as family events/meetings, tutoring, after school clubs and field trips
• Assist with non-instructional supervision of students, such as arrival/dismissal, hallway monitoring, lunch & playground duty, or supervision/planning of extracurricular activities, and in the event of an emergency
• Contribute to the overall success of the school and the network by welcoming related, different, and new requests; remaining aware of the demands on others; volunteering to help without being asked; keeping track of approaching deadlines and improving processes
• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the Explore Schools network

Requirements

• Dedicated to working in communities that have historically been underserved and under-resourced
• Committed to thoughtfully engaging in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues
• Experience coaching teachers or managing adults, preferred
• Data-oriented: use data to set goals and measure success
• An eye for details: sweat the little things and provide differentiated approaches to instructional coaching
• Exceptional verbal and communication skills: can pivot communication styles depending on desired outcomes and audience
• 3+ years of teaching experience, preferably in an urban charter school
• Master's Degree in Education, preferred

Qualifications

• Outstanding math and science content knowledge throughout grades 6-8
• Strong understanding of academic rigor and effective instruction
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to engage in identity work necessary to take a culturally responsive approach to pedagogy and relationship-building with students and colleagues

Skills

• Data analysis
• Instructional coaching
• Teacher management
• Professional development facilitation
• Behavioral support
• Family engagement
• Event planning
• Emergency response

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $85,000 - $100,000
• Paid time off including network shutdown days
• Significant matching of retirement contributions
• Comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families
• Dental and vision plans
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible spending account options
• Generous vacation time and paid holidays
• Professional development
• Continued education scholarships
• Referral bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare assistance
• A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

Pay

The salary range for incoming Academic Coordinators is $85,000 - $100,000. This is our good faith range at the time of posting. Incoming salaries are determined based on experience and internal equity. Because we value staff members staying in their roles over time, we do not currently cap salary ranges and this is the range for incoming staff members only. This is base salary and does not include additional compensation opportunities, such as signing bonuses, additional time worked pay, stipends, leadership opportunities, and additional pay for specialized certifications and advanced degrees.

Schedule

The standard workweek is 45 hours, though at times you may work more. This role requires that you be able to stand for at least 5 hours a day, take multiple trips up and down the stairs in a day, and be able to move quickly in an emergency.

Location and Physical Requirements

Explore Schools is a network of 6 charter schools located in Canarsie, Crown Heights, and Flatbush communities of Brooklyn, NY. Our schools are currently operating fully in-person. For this position: In-person work is required This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

EEO Statement

Explore Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It is important to us that all staff members have a place of employment that is free of discrimination of all kinds and where staff can bring their authentic selves to work. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran, or military status. If any employee or applicant believes they have been discriminated against, they should let Tiffany Williams know immediately.