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Assistant Director of Teacher Development - Newark

Company Description

About KIPP TEAM & Family

KIPP TEAM & Family is our network office that includes support teams - such as Leadership Development, Recruitment, Advocacy, Facilities, Finance, HR and more - dedicated to empowering our schools and ensuring the success of KIPP students throughout New Jersey and Miami. Our schools are part of the nationally recognized "Knowledge Is Power Program" network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. The first KIPP New Jersey school opened in Newark in 2002 and since then our school network has expanded to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12. By 2025, KIPP New Jersey will have fifteen schools in Newark and five in Camden providing a world-class education to over 10,300 students.

Job Description

Here's what you need to know:

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is looking for an exceptional Associate Director of Teacher Development to serve as one of our region's experts in the growth and development of the teachers in our schools. You will be responsible for driving the results of our Teacher Development Program -- converting resident teachers into lead teachers in the span of one academic year, supporting new lead teachers toward success, and developing the leadership and coaching capacity of school-based Teacher Coaches. In this capacity, you will observe and collect data on teachers in our schools in order to diagnose issues in teacher development, and provide excellent coaching and professional development for both teachers and leaders.

A bit more about you...You have been an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of results. You've preferably taught and coached at the middle and/ or high school level, led within a building or across a network, and you are experienced with the developmental needs of teachers and teacher leaders and how to support them to flourish. You have experience coaching, as well as designing and facilitating top-notch professional development. You have a proven track record of growth in the teachers you have coached and data to show their growth. You are ready to make an impact across schools by sharing your knowledge and developing the capacity of teachers and leaders across our network of schools in Newark, Camden, and Miami.

Here's what you'll be doing:
  • Designing and facilitating a curriculum of professional development and coaching for teachers and teacher leaders based on their particular needs in order to support them to become excellent teachers and teacher leaders.
  • Designing professional development sessions and resources, coaching tools and materials, communication and data collection systems and methods to make the Teacher Development Program the best it can be.
  • Developing the leadership and coaching capacity of school-based coaches to support at least 80% of our Teachers in Residence to convert to lead within one year, to ensure retention of at least 90% of our new lead teachers, and to ensure high-quality coaching of all of our teachers and teacher leaders.
  • Observing, collecting data, and providing feedback on school-based facilitators of professional development.
  • Coaching school-based coaches to enhance their skills and implementation of the program.
  • Ensuring that the program is carried out with fidelity in all schools across our network.
  • Liaison with school leaders, keeping them informed of the progress of their teachers, teacher leaders, and the program itself.
  • Ensuring additional support for teachers and teacher leaders who are struggling, such as partnering with School Leaders and Assistant Principals to create support plans.
  • Moderating an online platform designed to respond to questions and resource requests.
  • Working closely with our Teaching and Learning TEAM to keep up to date with the latest initiatives and priorities. Also working with the recruitment Team to support recruitment of TiRs and new teachers.
  • Working closely with our certification institutions- Relay Graduate School of Education to understand the demands of those programs and how to support TIRs through them.


Qualifications

Must Haves (ie: What you need to rock this role):
  • Minimum 4 years exemplary teaching experience with outstanding student achievement results
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in a full-time coaching role (assistant principal, dean of instruction, instructional coach, etc.) with demonstrated success in getting academic results through others
  • Experience having been a New Teacher Coach or mentor or a coach of Teacher Leaders
  • Knowledge of new teacher and teacher leader development and supports, current educational trends, methods, research, and technology, professional development design, and program planning and implementation
  • A commitment to promoting equity through the identification and removal of barriers, facilitation of learning, cultivation of community, and empowerment of people
  • Experience leading engaging and effective professional development for adults
  • Strong communication skills and follow-through
  • Demonstrated initiative in prioritizing amidst complex needs and strategically planning to get results
  • Flexibility and ability to multi-task within an ambiguous, fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment while also driving toward clarity and solutions
  • This job requires the individual to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent a legally required accommodation, pursuant to a New Jersey Executive Order and federal and state guidance.

Nice to Haves:
  • Leadership experience with demonstrated student growth under your leadership
  • Experience working with diverse and underserved communities
  • Background in Special Education
  • Training in new teacher development and/ or coaching


Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, retirement, an optional subsidized wireless plan through Verizon, a school laptop and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the New York City area.

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer

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