Assistant Director of Mathematics

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Mathematics is a key member of Mastery's Math team and will strategically support Math programming network-wide by designing high-impact curricular materials, developing teachers and leaders to be effective in driving student achievement, and contributing to a high-performing team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrate a deep understanding of and an ability to hold an incredibly high bar for mathematics academic programming.

Provide effective supports to teachers and Assistant Principals through strategic supports, including:

Direct teacher coaching

Direct Assistant Principal coaching

Determining and facilitating effective teacher and Assistant Principal professional development

Establishing model classrooms

Coordinating cross-site collaboration (for teachers and assistant principals)

Writing and vetting instructional materials and curricular resources for teachers, including formative assessments and unit plans.

Designing and facilitating small and large group PD, particularly focused on specialized content knowledge, pedagogy, practice and execution.

Analyze network-level student achievement data for mathematics and determining next steps.

Contribute generatively to a high-functioning team.

Supports with upcoming and ongoing curriculum adoption processes and contributes to facilitating strong change management with schools.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will:

Be a results-oriented individual - a flexible thinker willing to do "whatever it takes."

Have a deep belief in the Mastery Charter School mission and values.

Possess a ferocious desire to provide our students with a world class education.

Be deeply familiar with the Common Core shifts and standards and possess exceptional Mathematics content knowledge and national models of curricula.

Have strong experience analyzing and interpreting instructional data.

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills - exceptionally high emotional intelligence.

Be detail-oriented and highly organized with strong analytical writing skills.

Have experienced a high level of measurable success working with urban youth.

Have zest and a sense of humor and operates as a team-player.

Thrives in a high-accountability, fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in mathematics, teacher education, or related field

Master's degree strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as traveling to network campuses and maneuvering in office space-reaching file cabinets, filing, faxing, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; Must be able to sit for up to four (4) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard and mouse and typing.

Other Requirements:

Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel when necessary.

About Mastery:

We believe educational inequity is the most pressing social problem facing our country and the civil rights issue of our day. Mastery exists to help solve this problem. Our ultimate goal is to create a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. We are organized around one driving mission: All students learn the academic and personal skills they need to be truly prepared for postsecondary success and able to pursue their dreams. To fulfill this mission, we attend to the whole child - academically and emotionally - matching high expectations for students with high levels of support.

Mastery Charter Schools http://www.masterycharter.org/" target="_blank is a nonprofit network of more than 24 schools http://www.masterycharter.org/app/uploads/2017/12/MCS.Locations.and_.Map_.2017.pdf" target="_blank serving over 14,000 students in Philadelphia and Camden. We are the largest turnaround school operator in the nation and have been lauded by President Obama and the US Department of Education for our ability to dramatically boost academic achievement in historically low-performing schools.

We know neighborhood schools matter, all students deserve access to a great education, and the people in our building can grow and develop sustainably to make the biggest impact possible in this work.

Mastery Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Primary Location:
Central Office
Salary Range:
Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time