At Austin Achieve, you are joining a network and a community committed to excellence. We have ambitious plans to scale our system to serve the children in our communities better and are looking for educators who are ready to drive transformative change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the implementation of the HMH (literacy), UFLI (foundational literacy), and Bluebonnet (math) curriculums
Lead and oversee curricular instructional goal-setting and long-term planning
Directly manage and coach kindergarten through first-grade teachers to deliver quality instruction
Collaborate with teachers to internalize lesson plans and instructional materials
Coach teachers to develop clear and consistent instructional classroom expectations, routines, and methods through the observation feedback cycle
Observe and model components within the curriculum
Plan and lead weekly planning and individual coaching meetings teachers
Monitor completion rates of essential formative assessments
Prep assessment materials for teachers
Analyze data to inform instructional practices and provide targeted support to students
Monitor student progress toward benchmark goals
Create and facilitate professional development based on observed trends and best practices
Attend and support school-wide events
Support teachers in providing family resources and homework aligned with classroom instruction
Collaborate with the campus instructional leadership team to discuss trends and alignment across grade levels
Support in ordering and disseminating materials
Exemplify, model, and hold all teachers accountable to the pillars of our staff culture rubric
Support scholar culture, cultivate positive relationships, and model restorative practices

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
A minimum of three years of teaching experience
Track record of academic success
Strong ability to build relationships with teachers, scholars, and families

Additional Considerations:

Masters Degree
Experience coaching or knowledge of T-TESS and the Get Better Faster Framework
Experience leading a team and coaching others in academic and behavioral best practices
Experience in leading and creating professional development

Knowledge and Skills:

Deep-seated belief in the mission and vision of Austin Achieve
Be willing to do “whatever it takes” to ensure all scholars learn
Hold all scholars to the highest expectations to ensure upper elementary readiness
Ability to use data to inform instructional practices
Excellent classroom management and teaching skills

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering most of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parental leave, subsidized childcare, paid time off, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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