Full Time Montessori Instructional CoachAt Battle Creek Montessori Academy, we celebrate children's natural desire to learn, encourage them to move at their own pace, and embrace their unique learning style. Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed environments that foster independence, exploration, and a love for learning. Utilizing the Montessori method, our hands-on, experiential approach, helps students develop a deep understanding of core academic subjects while cultivating essential life skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.Qualities of a Success Candidate:
- A genuine love for working with children and a strong commitment to their holistic development. They should prioritize the child's individuality, independence, and self-directed learning, fostering an environment that supports these values.
- The ability to guide children through their learning journey with patience, allowing them to explore and make discoveries at their own pace. They should also be flexible in adjusting their teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each child.
- Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.
As the Montessori Instructional Coach, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:Curriculum & Instruction:
- Trains all new and existing teachers on the curriculum used throughout the academy in accordance with the charter contract. If acting as the designated Literacy Coach, as well, this position trains all teachers in literacy programs.
- Provides support with the implementation of progress monitoring.
- Support the Academy leader by instilling instruction, culture, and climate throughout the Academy.
- Engages in reflective practice with teachers including observing, modeling, co-planning etc.
Assessment & Data:
- Monitor, support and evaluate student achievement in both growth and proficiency.
- Use student data to evaluate the impact of teachers' development strategies and classroom interventions in student learning.
- Trains teachers on testing expectations and provides support in preparing students for summative testing.
- Generates reports to analyze low and high performing students and furthermore, designs interventions to support them.
- Demonstrate to teachers on how to Desegregate data for Title 1 and help and determine what will be school focus and grade level focus for interven?on.
- Demonstrate to teachers on how to monitor and evaluate student achievement in both growth and proficiency.
- Demonstrate to teachers on how to use student data to evaluate the impact of teachers' development strategies and classroom interventions in student learning.
Leadership & Coaching:
- Serves as a key member of the academy leadership team.
- Conduct weekly meetings with school leadership.
- Shares responsibility for the achievement of students.
- Works as Lead Mentor for all new teachers.
- Stays up to date on current trends and practices in education; specifically looking at innovative ideas that match with the model's philosophy.
- Conducts coaching through classroom observations (using DERS and TeachPoint) and one-on-one meetings with teachers.
- Keeps detailed records related to coaching sessions and feedback shared with teachers.
- Provides feedback on classroom environments, instructional practices, lesson plans, child interactions and adult interactions to help educators grow and excel.
- Supports the development of the teacher assistants so their work is in alignment with the curriculum and appropriate interventions.
- Works with the special teachers, literacy coach, math interventionist, and reading interventionists to ensure their interventions are in alignment with the curriculum.
- Works to ensure any teacher in an alternative pathway program has a firm grasp on classroom management and the curriculum.
Other:
- Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating, an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression, and student and teacher experiences in large and small groups.
- Uses resources effectively to support learning in the classroom, the Academy and the community.
- Participates in PLC meetings.
- Communicates with the Curriculum Specialist at Choice Schools on a monthly basis.
Job Goal: To empower and support educators in their professional growth and development, enhancing instructional practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Instructional coach will collaborate with teachers and administrators to identify areas of instructional need, provide targeted and personalized coaching, and facilitate the implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies. By leveraging their expertise and mentoring skills, the Instructional Coach aims to improve student learning outcomes, promote reflective teaching practices, and contribute to the overall advancement of teaching excellence throughout the school community.Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:Minimum Requirements:
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate.
- Able to use technology as an instructional tool in the classroom as a means of analyzing academic achievement data and as a tool to aid effective communications.
- Exemplary work habits verified by reference checks..
Desired Qualifications:
- Masters degree and either advanced coursework in reading or complete on of professional development in evidence-based literacy instructional strategies.
- Demonstrated competence as a teacher in all areas of focus.
- Knowledge of, and experience teaching, the academic curriculum.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Compensation & BenefitsCompensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our benefits options here - Work Location:399 N 20th St, Springfield, MI 49037Please contact Autumn Hernandez via email at with any questions.Working for Choice Schools AssociatesBattle Creek Montessori Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Montessori Model, Battle Creek Montessori Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding Montessori schools within the state. The Montessori Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#IND100