Creative Minds International Public Charter School (CMIPCS) is a tuition-free school located in NW Washington, DC authorized to serve students from preschool through 8th grade. Now in its sixth year of operation, CMIPCS serves over 500 students in Preschool (3-year-olds) through 8th grade.

At CMIPCS, we strike a unique balance in education by taking a global approach to learning, while always maintaining focus and attention on the development of the individual student. We encourage and respect individuality, building on our students’ strengths rather than expecting them to fit a predetermined mold. Through the lens of our international curriculum, our students gain an understanding, appreciation and respect for differences of all kinds, making them confident, culturally aware individuals capable of succeeding in a diverse and global society.

Position Overview

The Academic Coordinator is a member of the school leadership team. This role supports the Lower School Director and Middle School Director with administrative tasks related to providing instructional and organizational leadership, such as organizing meetings, setting up professional development sessions, coaching teachers, supporting with student schedules, and coordinating field trips. The role serves as the School’s advocate and works with all stakeholders to create a common vision for the school that best positions CMI for success. The Academic Coordinator also works with other leadership team members, such as the Executive Director and the Chief Operating Officer to execute school improvement plans and allocate resources to continually improve student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Drives instructional excellence. Assists with data and classroom organization needs such as schedule building, classroom assignments, testing procedures, and instructional technology readiness. Participates in coaching, supervision and evaluation of professional and classified personnel. Builds an environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement. Serves as school’s advocate and regularly communicates with all stakeholders. Conducts routine administrative duties as assigned by the Directors. Enforces attendance rules. Meets with parents to discuss student behavioral or learning problems as needed. Respond to disciplinary issues if needed with support from the Behavior Coach. Coordinates use of school facilities for day-to-day activities and special events. Works with teachers to develop curriculum standards. Orders equipment and supplies. Maintains systems for attendance, performance, planning and other reports. Supervises teacher responsibilities such as drop-off, lunch, and recess monitoring. Walks the hallways and checks in on teachers and classrooms. Responds to emails from teachers, parents and community members.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Education preferred.
• Minimum of five years experience as a teacher or administrator.

Why join CMIPCS?

Our mission is to provide students with the foundational skills required for successful participation in a global society by offering a highly engaging, international curriculum with project- and arts-based activities that foster creativity, self-motivation, social and emotional development, and academic excellence. At CMIPCS you will join a staff uniquely committed to a vision of inclusion and equity for all types of learners. At CMIPCS you will find a team of educators who deeply believe that all students can learn and will make a contribution to their community. Our dedication to Arts-Integration allows for a creative and collaborative atmosphere, as classroom lead teachers, support staff, and enlightenment teachers all work together to plan engaging and enriching content that weaves the Arts into all subjects.

At CMIPCS, we take seriously the idea that “no significant learning occurs without a significant relationship.” Each of our educators, regardless of role or responsibility, is committed to seeking out best practices for delivering instruction and responding to the academic and social emotional needs of all children. The CMIPCS teacher is empathetic and welcoming of mistakes (both academic and behavioral) because CMIPCS educators know that mistakes lead to learning opportunities if children are held to high standards. CMIPCS offers an exceptional and dynamic working environment with a positive and supportive culture including small class sizes (approximately 20), higher than average adult to student ratios, weekly and monthly professional development, comprehensive and generous benefits including medical, dental, 401K (with employer contributions), short and long term disability, life insurance, paid school holidays, personal and sick days, and parental and family leave, among others. For more information about CMI, visit our website http://www.creativemindspcs.org/ and follow us on Twitter @cmipcs.

To Apply A successful application will include a resume and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications for this position; salary will be commensurate with experience.

All interested candidates should use CMIPCS's People Admin Career Portal to apply for open positions:

https://creativemindspcs.tedk12.com/hire

Note: Creative Minds International PCS is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.