Middle School Learning Coordinator, 2022-23 School Year
- Employer
- Anglo-American School of Moscow
- Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Administrator, Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & PD, Curriculum Specialist / Coordinator
- Grade Level
- Middle School
Job Details
The Middle School Learning Coordinator, under the supervision of the Director of Teaching and Learning in collaboration with the MS Principal and the MS Associate Principal, is responsible for the curricular and instructional coordination of the pedagogical approach adopted by the Middle School. The MS Learning Coordinator collaborates with the Middle School Leadership Team to ensure that the overall operations of the Middle School optimize student learning, and particularly in regards to consistent and effective curriculum delivery to Middle school students. This individual collaborates with the Principal, Associate Principal, Office of Learning, other Learning Coordinators, Student Support Services and Coaches.
Reports to: Director of Teaching and Learning
Education and Experience
Requirements:
- At least two years' teaching experience
- Teaching degree and/or qualifications
- A role in educational leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five years or more of international middle classroom teaching experience
- Possesses or working towards a Master's degree in curriculum or related field
- Experience in curriculum development
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required:
- Dedication to implementing and fulfilling the AAS Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Priorities
- Proactively identify growth areas in order to research and provide the knowledge and guidance ideally suited to the specific needs of the Middle School
- Flexible and innovative team builder
- Ensure communication of AAS best practices
- Build relationships, develop trust, support educators through feedback, collaborate, and listen.
- Possess experience and knowledge of recent research in education, including data-driven decision-making, differentiation, EAL, student support services, and curriculum design and mapping.
- Ongoing positive interactions with students, staff, and parents
- Ongoing positive attitude towards their job
- Characteristics
- Effective communication skills
- Visionary
- Flexible
- Knowledgeable
- Positive outlook
- Collaborator
- Learner
- Listener
Essential Duties
Curriculum
- Work with the Educational Leadership Team on all matters relating to the development and implementation of the written (Standards and Benchmarks, Scope and Sequence documents, Planners and Curriculum maps), taught and assessed curriculum
- Promote and support the school Mission and Core Values
- Positively supporting school change as outlined in the Learning at AAS model, the Strategic Priorities and as aligned with our Vision
- Collaborate with the MS Leadership Team to share pedagogical expertise and to ensure the smooth delivery of the divisional curriculum
- Ensure the teaching staff receive and are familiar with all AAS MS relevant curriculum documents, policies, and practices
- Work with the faculty leaders, coaches, librarians, and all MS educators to encourage and ensure appropriate, meaningful, and manageable collaboration across the curriculum within the division
- Attend MS curriculum meetings, common planning times, and other meetings as required and directed by the Middle School Leadership
- Liaise with the other divisions to ensure vertical curriculum articulation
- Provide opportunities for educating parents on the AAS curriculum
Professional Development (PD)
- Planning staff development and training with the MS Leadership Team, Educational Leadership Team, Schoolwide Learning, and Human Resources
- Support newly hired educators as a mentor to understand and implement the AAS curriculum
- Provide a range of services in order to support implementation of the curriculum
- Ensure staff are made aware of professional development (PD) opportunities (onsite and off-site), in conjunction with the MS Leadership, Office of Learning and Human Resources
NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Company
The Anglo-American School of Moscow (AAS) is an independent non-profit, co-educational day school for English-speaking children of American, British and Canadian diplomats, as well as diplomats from other countries, members of the international business community, and Russian nationals. Founded in 1949 in the Press Room of the British Embassy, AAS today is located in a purpose-built, modern campus in a lovely, wooded area of Northwest Moscow, 12 miles from Red Square. Our Strategic Plan is forward-thinking focused on the learning experiences for our students that will prepare them each for what comes next in their chosen next path.
AAS is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the International Baccalaureate Organization. Accreditation demonstrates the high-quality education offered at AAS exceeds the high standards set out by these institutions, preparing our students to excel in their further education at schools and universities worldwide. In addition, AAS is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, and the Central and Eastern European Schools Association.
AAS offers a unique professional experience in a warm, supportive, and internationally diverse environment. We strive to help our students, and staff reach their greatest potential, to meet high professional and personal standards, and to contribute to the vitality of the School.
At AAS, safeguarding children is always our top priority. All candidate finalists undergo a background check and sign a child protection agreement.
We hire directly via online interviews. AAS seeks dedicated educators with:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education / specialty area,
- Minimum of two or more years of full-time, full-year experience in the area to be taught/specialty (five or more years preferred)
- Certification
We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, employee wellness program, and a mission-centered, collaborative professional environment.
- Website
- http://www.aas.ru/
- Telephone
- 72314488
- Location
-
Ulitsa Beregovaya 1
Moscow
Russia
125367
RU
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