Company Description
KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond.
Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
Job Description
Position Overview
The Director of Elementary Literacy drives student outcomes in early literacy for KIPP Capital Region. In partnership with the Teaching and Learning team, the DEL will own the design, management, and execution of the early literacy program, ensuring we are providing high-quality, anti-racist literacy instruction to our youngest KIPPsters.
WHO YOU ARE:
- Strategic thinker and entrepreneurial spirit who maximizes available resources and develops solid long-term outcomes
- Someone with strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organization
- Meticulously detailed with an ability to produce high-quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Someone with impeccable organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset that focuses on driving excellent results, while meeting deadlines
- Adaptable and comfortable with managing and implementing change and continuous improvement initiatives
- Project leader with solution-based mindset that focuses on driving excellent results
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Owns program design, to include setting and monitoring progress towards program goals, creation of key program deliverables (curriculum implementation and coaching tools, formal professional development calendar, etc.) in collaboration with the Director of K-8 Academics and Chief Academic Officer.
- Ensures that curriculum and pedagogy are grounded in the Science of Reading across all of our early literacy classrooms.
- Leads implementation of a high-quality literacy curriculum, including all aspects of word recognition, language comprehension, and writing in grades K-2. Leads implementation of Tier 2 literacy curriculum 3-4.
- Coaches school-based instructional leaders in curriculum implementation and data-driven instruction.
- Creates data-driven action plans that promote student achievement in word recognition, language comprehension, and writing and ensure that instruction is driving equitable outcomes.
- Observes instructional practices in schools to identify and address curriculum design and professional development strengths and gaps.
- Designing structures and systems for school leaders and coaches to support content knowledge development and curriculum implementation.
FOR EXTRA CREDIT:
- You can work independently and in a team environment in a fast-paced and energetic culture.
- You’ll have (or quickly gain) comprehensive knowledge of the KIPP Capital Region Public Schools organization, including our best practices, strategic plan, and core values.
- You’ll be proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office (Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, Outlook/Gmail, Calendar, Drive, etc.), including Advanced Excel skills, and other office productivity tools, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
- You can operate effectively in-person and in virtual environments, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, Google Meets, etc.
- You will be a continuous learner, who takes responsibility for behavior, mistakes, and results; learning from successes and failures, and teaches others to do the same.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Commitment to anti-racism and equity
- Strong DEI lens with an exceptional creative power in leading anti-racist practices
- Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven culture
- Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback
- Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and flexibility to accommodate the high level of responsibility, multiple priorities, and rapidly changing environment
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours.
- Ability to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
- Please note: travel to different KIPP Capital Region schools is required
- Pass a Criminal Background Check
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Master’s degree in Education, Literacy, Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field is preferred.
- 5+ Years of Teaching experience in K-4 ELA with a clear record of success.
- 3+ years of Leadership experience, preferably in K-4 ELA with demonstrated excellence in instructional leadership, including instructional coaching, leading professional development, and student outcomes.
- Preferred experience working directly with students, preferably required in the charter, private, or public school environment.
- Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.
Additional Information
The starting base salary range for this exempt position is $109,300 to $120,800. FOR BEST CONSIDERATION: Please apply by 5/08/2023
WORK PERKS
When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you’ll find that’s not the only benefit we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous time-off
- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match
- Childcare benefits
- Unparalleled work/life Integration
- Casual dress code
- Relocation stipend (conditions apply)
- Travel stipend (conditions apply)
- And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary.
Learn More:
All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/
This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.