Middle School Humanities Academic Coordinator

Middle School Humanities Academic Coordinator, Brooklyn, New York

In-Person Work Required
This is an exempt position and is not eligible for overtime.

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1,700 students in Brooklyn with the outstanding education they deserve. Our goal is to provide students with curriculum and instruction that is both standards‑aligned and culturally responsive. Our approach is designed to provide the conditions that nurture students as critical thinkers and natural problem‑solvers. As an organization we are committed to engaging in work that disrupts and roots out systems and structures that perpetuate white supremacy.

We intentionally seek to build and maintain a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of our students and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

We believe that all children can learn when immersed in a rich environment full of high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring, committed adults. We believe equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive—we can meet the needs of all students in our schools, while actively engaging parents and driving toward excellent academic results. We believe it is both our privilege and responsibility to help close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

Explore Schools seeks an experienced educational leader who demonstrates a drive toward excellence and is passionate about serving all students. The ideal candidate is an outstanding leader and manager of adults, who believes and invests in developing talent, while possessing a strong understanding of academic rigor and effective instruction. Additionally, you possess the following qualities:

• 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
• Outstanding ELA and Social Studies content knowledge throughout grades 6‑8
• 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

Academic Coordinators are directly responsible for the coaching, growth, and evaluation of the teachers they supervise. Working closely with the school Principal, you will be expected to manage the following daily:

• Management & supervision of teachers and grade level teams, including the teacher evaluation and performance improvement process
• Carry out the school‑wide annual priority plan and collaborate with fellow leaders to execute on the instructional vision and to set instructional expectations for teams
• Provide school‑wide, grade level, and individual professional development as needed
• Coordinate and lead meetings with grade level teams & coordinators to identify needs around instruction, culture, and operations and to execute on next steps
• Review & support lesson planning, ensuring team members have all materials necessary to provide quality instruction
• Participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff

• Support with instructional initiatives as designated by the Principal or School Director by providing academic support to students and small groups, including direct instruction as needed
• Provide support and training to teachers around behavioral systems and culture‑relevant practices
• Provide direct support to students relating to behavioral needs
• Oversee teacher‑family connections, ensuring that direct reports are communicating, and being responsive to, families around academic and behavioral priorities
• Ensure all support services, related services and intervention needs of students are being met, including,…