River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as a lower school instructional coach for grades 3 - 4 beginning August 2024.

 

This role encompasses coaching teachers; managing curriculum and instruction across all content areas; assessing data; and coordinating budgets, supplies, and schedules. All lower school faculty are supported by an experienced divisional team devoted to developing both students and faculty, including a counselor, learning specialists, reading specialists, an assistant division head, and a division head.

 

As with all faculty openings, we seek candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life's challenges and lead tomorrow's world through a superior educational program undergirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles. This position reports to the Lower School Division Head.

 

Responsibilities

• Develop and update grade-level scope and sequence and curriculum in all content areas in collaboration with classroom teachers
• Research, model, and share curricular best practices by evaluating innovations and facilitating the appropriate use of technology in the classroom
• Monitor, evaluate, and enhance instruction by remaining current in instructional best practices and ensuring they are utilized in the classroom
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues across all levels and divisions
• Observe classrooms to evaluate curriculums and strategies and report summary of visits to division head
• Coordinate resources such as budgets and supplies  
• Support professional growth by determining needs, suggesting opportunities, and providing professional development during in-service days, divisional meetings, and parent association meetings  
• Actively participate in grade-level, divisional, and all-school team meetings 
• Develop and practice cultural competence in your teaching and teamwork
• Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
• Work with the Communications Office to ensure academic descriptions in all marketing materials are current
• Embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset for adults and students alike
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection
• Delight in teaching children in the elementary classroom 

Qualifications and Skills

• A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Creative and strategic thinking
• Excellent judgment
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience
• A minimum of two years in a curricular leadership role preferred
• Masters in curriculum and instruction preferred
• Successful completion of background checks and verification