Instructional Coach

ABOUT US

ZEST Preparatory Academy Charter School is a K–5 public charter school located in Douglasville, Georgia, in the Metro Atlanta area. The school opened in August 2023, serving 216 students in kindergarten through third grade, and will continue to add a grade level each year until reaching full K–5 enrollment.

Our mission is to provide an academically rigorous, supportive, and joyful learning environment that develops the leader inside every student preparing them for lifelong educational success and meaningful community service.

At ZEST Preparatory Academy, we believe all students deserve access to an excellent education. Through high expectations, intentional instruction, and a strong sense of community, we empower students to grow as scholars, leaders, and responsible citizens.

We will accomplish our mission through an academically rigorous environment where students will master the core subjects, develop advanced academic skills, hone their leadership skills in and out of school, and demonstrate community service. Our staff hold an unwavering belief that all students deserve an excellent education and it’s our collective responsibility to prepare students to take a seat at the table, so they can emerge as the next generation of leaders.

We also believe that it’s never too early to prepare students for college and career, so they have the opportunity to live choice filled lives.

OUR APPROACH

Our college preparatory model includes three key components beginning with an intentional focus on language and literacy development to increase critical thinking and reading proficiencies for all students. Second, a discovery-based learning approach where teachers encourage our students to take ownership of their learningby discovering new ideasand solutions to real world challenges. The third component, leadership, teaches essential habits of leadership so students can apply real world skills to their overall growth and development.

ZEST Prep intentionally teaches leadership skills beginning in kindergarten.

JOB TITLE: Instructional Coach

CLASSIFICATION: School Based

REPORTS TO: Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

A critical component of ZEST Preparatory Academy’s success is the daily implementation of high-quality teaching and learning that supports students’ academic achievement and social development.

The Instructional Coach plays a key role in strengthening instructional practice across all content areas, supporting teachers in the effective implementation of the school’s academic program. This position works directly with teachers to improve instructional planning, delivery, assessment, and classroom culture, ensuring alignment with ZEST Preparatory Academy’s mission, goals, and vision. The Instructional Coach collaborates closely with the Principal and the school based admin to support consistent, high-quality instruction and continuous improvement across the school.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

Advocate: Advocates for the mission, vision, and strategic direction of ZEST Preparatory Academy

Positivity: Promotes a positive and effective climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff, students, parents, and the public are prompt, efficient, helpful, and friendly

Flexible: Embraces an “all hands on deck” mentality. Must be comfortable with ambiguity

Problem Solver: Recognizes problems as an opportunity and actively assists with constructive resolutions

Learner: Actively seeks out and participates in personal and professional development opportunities

JOB EXPECTATIONS

The Instructional Coach supports ZEST Preparatory Academy’s academic program and classroom culture through direct, job-embedded coaching aligned to the school’s adopted curriculum and instructional priorities. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a model educator, demonstrating effective instructional practices aligned to ZEST Prep’s curriculum and instructional frameworks across all subject areas.
• Provide weekly, direct classroom coaching through observations, modeling, co-teaching, and feedback cycles.
• Lead teachers through goal setting, coaching conversations, and reflective practice to…