Sunburst STEAM Instructional Coach

SUNBURST PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

SUNBURST: Summer's Ultimate Network Bodaciously Uniting Resourceful Students Together, is an opportunity for Nauset's 4th-6th Graders to engage in hands-on, real-world, application-based learning after school at Nauset Regional Middle School.. Students from Eddy Elementary School, Orleans Elementary School, Eastham Elementary School, Wellfleet Elementary School, and Nauset Regional Middle School are eligible.

DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT OF POSITION:

The Instructional Coach is responsible for overseeing Sunburst's After School and Summer program and is responsible for maintaining a presence in all OST activities on a daily basis and handling day-to-day oversight. The Instructional Coach works collaboratively with Sunburst's Program Coordinator to ensure all Out of School Time (OST) activities meet DESE and OST requirements and helps the site meet program goals. Additionally Sunburst's Instructional Coach maintains positive school day administration and staff communications; as well as positive communication with OST staff, students, and families. The Instructional Coach is also responsible for recognizing when mentoring is necessary and providing technical assistance as needed.

Collaborates with Sunburst's Program Director to develop Sunburst's program of activities

Collaborates with Sunburst's Program Director, Sunburst's Community Outreach Liaison, and Sunburst's Teachers (After School and Summer) to ensure high quality programming including community connections

Gathers and organizes relevant program materials

Visits various Sunburst activities to ensure program focus/goals are being met

Analyzes data and assists in developing program action plans to address site weaknesses

Assists with curriculum development

Assists with PD as necessary

Conducts High Quality Instruction observations

Works with Sunburst Program Director and Sunburst Community Outreach Liaison to implement family engagement

Participates in family engagement events as necessary

Assist with site supply purchases

Performs all other duties assigned by the Sunburst's Program Director

The ideal Instructional Coach is an activator, culture builder, and collaborator with a proven track record of

Establishing challenging learning goals and success criteria

Accessing pedagogical practices to meet the varying needs and contexts

Providing effective feedback to activate high levels of learning

Establishing norms of trust and risk taking to foster innovation and creativity

Engaging student voice as co-designers

Cultivating learning environments to support perseverance, self-control, and belonging

Connecting to students, families, community

Engaging in collaborative inquiry with colleagues

Building and sharing knowledge of deep learning

Eligible candidates must be motivated, creative, and fun adults who enjoy working on a team and with adolescents. Proven ability to successfully relate to students is required. In addition, the successful applicants must possess a:

BA/BS degree or higher from an accredited college or university or equivalent working experience;

Minimum 5 years' experience as classroom teacher or relevant Out of School Time (OST) experience.

Minimum of 3 years' experience designing and managing OST programs, or relevant classroom experience

Enthusiasm, creativity, maturity, good moral character, patience, and self-control

Ability to accept supervision and guidance

Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts

Experience implementing equity, belonging, and learning initiatives, community outreach, multi-tiered system of support, and deep learning practices;

Experience designing and delivering high quality after school and summer programs;

Experience collaborating with and coaching teachers to improve pedagogical practice and improve learning outcomes;

Ability to plan, organize, and work collaboratively with other teams;

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create positive relationships;

Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail;

Flexible in work schedule - ability to work additional hours when necessary

Completion of successful background checks

QUALIFICATIONS

Eligible candidates must be motivated, creative, and fun adults who enjoy working on a team and with adolescents. Proven ability to successfully relate to students is required. In addition, the successful applicants must possess a:

BA/BS degree or higher from an accredited college or university or equivalent working experience;

Minimum 5 years' experience as classroom teacher or relevant Out of School Time (OST) experience.

Minimum of 3 years' experience designing and managing OST programs, or relevant classroom experience

Enthusiasm, creativity, maturity, good moral character, patience, and self-control

Ability to accept supervision and guidance

Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts

Experience implementing equity, belonging, and learning initiatives, community outreach, multi-tiered system of support, and deep learning practices;

Experience designing and delivering high quality after school and summer programs;

Experience collaborating with and coaching teachers to improve pedagogical practice and improve learning outcomes;

Ability to plan, organize, and work collaboratively with other teams;

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create positive relationships;

Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail;

Flexible in work schedule - ability to work additional hours when necessary

Completion of successful background checks

AVAILABILITY:

Program Prep starting as early as September 1st 2023 including collaboration meetings with Sunburst's Coordinator, Community Outreach Liaison, and Sunburst After School Teachers

Sunburst After School Session 1: September 18th - December 14th

Sunburst After School Session 2: January 8th - March 28th

Sunburst After School Session 3: April 1st - June 13th

Sunburst Summer 2024: through mid-August

20 hours per week during the school year, up to 30 hours per week during Summer; opportunity to do some work remotely

Salary : $0