Pre-K Instructional Coach

Washington, DC

Full Time

Academic

Experienced

Pre-K Instructional Coach

Job Summary
The Pre-K Instructional Coach role is an integral part of the Academics team, ensuring curriculum implementation, teacher and leader development, and data-driven decision making in supporting improved student achievement. The starting salary range for this role is $94,082-$103,984. This is a full-time, onsite role based at KIPP DC campuses with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

About KIPP DC

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC’s 20 schools and two programs, 7,500 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.

About the Role
In this critical role, you’ll be responsible for developing the content knowledge and pedagogical skills for educators at KIPP DC. You’ll leverage your content and instructional expertise to build trusting relationships with leaders and teachers to drive academic achievement for all KIPP DC students.

Location and Type of Work
This is an exempt position and will report to the Deputy Chief of Schools-Early Childhood Schools.

As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support which requires this position to be fully on-site. This role is currently required to be on-site or in schools during regular work hours.

Responsibilities
Teacher Development (60% of the time)

Develop teacher content knowledge and pedagogical skills through high-quality professional development and coaching.
Facilitate teachers' data analysis to drive instruction and meet the needs of all learners.
Provide focused real time coaching to teachers to improve teaching and learning.

Leader Collaboration (20% of the time)

Collaborate with school leaders to align teacher development
Participate in school walkthroughs to conduct observations, provide feedback, and develop coaching plans.
Communicate priorities, progress updates and critical information weekly.

Program Implementation (15% of the time)

Maintain expertise in Tools of the Mind curriculum, standards and assessments.
Oversee the implementation of multi-tiered curriculum and intervention.
Analyze student and teacher data to inform coaching, instruction and continuous improvement.
Design and facilitate differentiated and data-informed professional development.
Collaborate with the instructional coaching team to internalize curriculum, problem solve, and plan for development.

Requirements & Preferences

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of two years of coaching experience required
Minimum of five years of lead teaching experience with a minimum of one year in early childhood education (PK3 through Kindergarten)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree
School leadership experience
Content knowledge of Tools of the Mind curriculum

Physical Requirements

Travel across multiple schools and campuses
Coordinate distribution/organization of curricular materials

Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:

Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.

Benefits & Compensation [edited this section for your role]

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $94,082-$103,984. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.

KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
Currently, individuals in this role have up to 15 paid time off days, up to 10 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, and paid Thanksgiving week break, and winter break. This is subject to change and your exact schedule will be shared in your offer letter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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