Instructional Math Coach Grades 6-12

Instructional Math Coach Grades 6-12 )

ABOUT ACHIEVERS:

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in middle school and high school that provides them with the unique opportunity to pursue one of four STEAM pathways (Health Sciences, Digital Media, Audio Engineering and Cisco Computer Networking). Students can have access to a program that allows them to earn up to 60 college credits, NOCTI credentials and workplace training
. AECP is determined to ensure that students can enhance their journey through high school and graduate with content mastery, skills, and experiences that are essential to the current marketplace and the world beyond.

ACHIEVERS FIT:

• Demonstrates alignment and commitment to Achievers Early College Prep's mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy
• Adaptable in a growing environment; is flexible and solutions-oriented
• Evidence of self-motivation, taking initiative
  , and willingness to be a team player
• Experience in schools that rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and content knowledge as a means to dramatically increase student achievement
• Driven to deliver rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis
• Exhibits a laser focus on analyzing student work and student data
  , coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making
• Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results
• Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, practice, and the notion of “I’M ALL IN!”
• Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset-based thinking

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Achievers Early College Prep is excited to grow a team of teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration. Teachers in this position will have and be able to do the following:

• Expert in content knowledge in Mathematics, namely Algebra 1 and Geometry
• Extensive knowledge of Mathematics interventions that specifically target math skills
• Design and implement curriculum and assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Receptive to coaching and committed to growing and strengthening
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior
• Implement multiple techniques for increased student engagement and checking for understanding
• Will be accountable for student's mastery of academic standards

Feedback and Teacher Development

• Co-Teach or Lead teach one section of math
• Conduct daily observations, model and practice with teachers, plan/execute feedback meetings that lead to teacher development, and support implementation of action steps
• Provide real-time feedback to teachers during instruction and contribute to teachers' mid-year reviews
• Plan and deliver high-quality professional development that trains teachers in systems and key pedagogical issues
• Plan and execute team meetings for content-area staff

Essential

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required;
  Master’s degree is preferred
• 3+ years working in classrooms and coaching teachers, preferably in urban schools and/or communities, with a proven record of strong academic achievement
• Adept interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences
• Familiarity with Google Classroom and virtual meeting platforms
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Valid NJ Teacher Certification in Math

As set forth in Achievers Early College Prep’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.