Leader of Curriculum and Instruction

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LEADER OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION About Us: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an independent K-8 school that combines challenging academics, small multi-grade classrooms, differentiated instruction, and a keen awareness of student’s social and emotional development. A leader in progressive education since 1988, our mission is to nurture students’ love of learning by cultivating academic excellence, emotional intelligence, and social engagement. We strive to foster students’ development into self-aware, confident lifelong learners and leaders who step up to advocate for themselves and others: throughout school, in our Oakland community and into the world at large. Our talented staff provides a safe learning atmosphere that extends beyond the classroom to every aspect of the school. The result is that Aurora graduates have a strong foundation for social and academic success in high school and beyond. We seek a culturally competent Leader of Instruction to work with our dedicated, diverse and supportive community. Every day we give students the opportunity to work together side-by-side and learn from one another what it means to step up academically and socially.  Primary Objective: Promote and further teaching and learning practices and assist with school-wide administration in keeping with the mission and core values of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. Responsible to:   Head of School Work in coordination with Head of School across the following administrative areas: Curriculum and Instruction Continue to develop continuity and consistency in philosophy, core values, and teaching practices within and across grade levels. Update and further develop curriculum frameworks. Serve as instructional coach for K-8 Teachers/Guides, Teaching Assistants, and Specialists. Regularly meet with, observe, debrief, and teach demonstration lessons related to teacher goals and targeted areas of growth for grades K-8. Plan and facilitate Wednesday faculty meetings. Assist with the Admissions Assessment process. Coordinate and maintain the K-8 class placement process. Meet with parents and families as needed to support their understanding of our philosophy, curriculum, and teaching practices. Order K-8 curriculum texts annually (e.g. Handwriting Without Tears , Bridges in Mathematics , etc.). Professional Development and Community Learning Plan, implement, and coordinate year-long staff development for teaching staff. Provide leadership and coordination for summer teaching retreat, schedule in-service days, and LT, LT/TA, and grade level meetings. Guide and support teaching staff in developing and completing yearly individual and group goals related to specific content areas and/or teaching strategies. Help organize family education events to help further understanding of Aurora’s curriculum and philosophy. Update and implement new teacher orientation. Evaluate all teaching assistants biannually. Recommend and coordinate staff attendance at workshops and other professional development opportunities. Facilitate program continuity, collaboration, cooperation and growth among teachers by assisting them in scheduling visits to other classrooms both at Aurora and in the greater community. Serve as a resource to staff regarding current research and best practice. Attend professional conferences and workshops and disseminate information in a coordinated and timely manner. School-wide Data Collaborate with faculty to develop, collect, coordinate, analyze, and update school-wide data related to core content areas in alignment with the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. mission. Assist teachers in the implementation of TC assessments at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year. Coordinate the revision of school-wide progress report standards. Assist in proofreading of K-8 progress report checklists and student narratives. Admissions At all grade levels continue to revise admissions assessment tools (progress reports/portfolios/assessment tasks) and coordinate their implementation in the classroom. Assist in revising and maintaining assessment tools for prospective students. Participate in the admissions process. Help organize and attend weekend admissions assessments Assist with weekly admission tours during admission season. General Administration Assist Head of School with school-wide Strategic Planning as needed. Assist in the hiring of new teaching staff. Assist in determining the school calendar. Attend whole staff and administrative team meetings. Coordinate biannual parent-teacher conference sign up. Assist in coordination of substitute teacher coverage for faculty. Serve as an on-campus point person for the IT volunteer. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Head of School Frequency of monthly meetings: Lead Teacher Meetings – ~2x per month LT/TA Meetings – ~2x per month Admin Team Meetings - 2 per month Meeting with Head of School – 2 per month Compensation: Commensurate with experience and education. To Apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume to the attention of Katheryn Negrosa, Human Resource Coordinator at **** . No phone calls please. For more information, please visit: **** EEO Policy: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other unlawful consideration. Required Qualifications: Experience working in a multicultural environment Knowledge of Progressive Education Demonstrated commitment to the mission and core values of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 5 years teaching experience in elementary school  Leadership experience in supervision and professional development Good sense of humor, energy, and strategic vision Highly effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Technological savvy, ideally including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite. Willingness and ability to learn new software as necessary. A Bachelor’s degree. A graduate degree or degree-in-progress related to education, or educational leadership, is desirable. Flexible, easy-going, enthusiastic, positive, and collaborative professional. ,@type:JobPosting,responsibilities: Required Qualifications: Experience working in a multicultural environment Knowledge of Progressive Education Demonstrated commitment to the mission and core values of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. 5 years teaching experience in elementary school  Leadership experience in supervision and professional development Good sense of humor, energy, and strategic vision Highly effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Technological savvy, ideally including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Suite. Willingness and ability to learn new software as necessary. A Bachelor’s degree. A graduate degree or degree-in-progress related to education, or educational leadership, is desirable. Flexible, easy-going, enthusiastic, positive, and collaborative professional. ,validThrough:2022-04-22T04:00:00Z,title:Leader of Curriculum and Instruction,datePosted:2022-02-20T13:43:46Z}

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