Director of Math and Science
Website Beacon College Prep
Beacon College Prep Director of Instruction, Math and Science
Beacon College Prep opened in 2020 with two kindergarten and one first-grade class in the Raleigh area of Memphis and has since grown to educate 324 scholars in grades K-5. The school was founded on the belief that all students, regardless of their previous education or the zip code they were born into, can learn and achieve at high levels when held to the highest expectations. Our mission is to create an academically rigorous, purposefully structured, and joyful community so we can prepare all scholars to succeed academically and contribute positively to their communities.
Job Description: Every child has the right to a high-quality education, regardless of race, gender, socio-economic background, home language, or disability. Our focus on rigorous academics and character development will provide our scholars with an educational experience that prepares them for success in school, college, and life. Our Director of Instruction, Math and Science, is a key member of Beacon’s Academic Leadership Team (ALT), coaching and developing the rigorous academic focus within grade-level teams.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Academic Leadership
- Embody Beacon College Prep’s mission and the organization’s core values.
- Work closely with the Head of School and ALT to create and maintain a warm, focused, engaging, achievement-oriented environment that meets the needs of all scholars.
- Analyze scholar achievement data and action plans in collaboration with staff and leadership on an ongoing basis.
- Continuously desire and use feedback to make productive changes in overall performance.
- Complete all administrative requirements before given deadlines.
- Assist ALT in coordinating and managing all standardized student assessments and evaluations, including federal and state-required, quarterly, and curriculum-based assessments.
- Participate in groupings and monitoring small group instruction, use of district-approved online learning platforms for RTI(A); co-lead RTI(A) Data meetings
Coaching and Development
- Monitor and track progress with teachers toward changes in scholar performance.
- Model rigorous, standards-aligned instruction for teachers to gain clarity on highly effective instruction.
- Coach and support teachers in implementing the rigorous, cohesive, standards-aligned curriculum. This includes but is not limited to 1. Co-intellectual preparation efforts that support teachers in the internalizing unit and lesson plans in alignment with the full scope and sequence for the school year and 2. Engaging in deliberate practice builds teacher skills in executing effective instruction.
- Observe and “real-time coach” during instruction and provide teachers with explicit feedback on strengths and areas of growth. Provide teachers with action steps that continuously drive their skills and knowledge forward.
- Communicate regularly and proactively with staff, scholars, and families.
- Plan and lead weekly PLC meetings across grade levels to identify key learning gaps and plan re-teach efforts to close those gaps.
- Engage in follow-up monitoring and support efforts to ensure professional development efforts lead to improved practices and positive impacts on scholar learning.
Scholar Culture and Family Engagement
- Participate in additional activities, including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs as needed throughout the year to support our adults and children best.
- Supports teachers in implementing social-emotional learning structures and strategies, including class-based morning meetings, curriculum, and mindful practices.
Job Qualifications
- 7+ years of teaching experience
- Valid State Certification is highly preferred but not required
- Prior leadership experience is highly preferred but not required
- Experience in an urban public school is preferred but not required
Salary & Benefits: Beacon College Prep offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health, and retirement benefits. Our staff members have a laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary instructional supplies. Beacon is also committed to offering professional development opportunities.
Start Date: This is a 12-month position, starting in July 2024.
