Who We AreSince its founding in 2010, Challenge Preparatory Charter School (Challenge Prep) has provided students and families with a successful academic program in Far Rockaway, Queens. We currently serve over 1200 scholars from Kindergarten to 12th grade across 3 sites. Our school’s mission is to prepare students from the greater Far Rockaway community to excel academically, to demonstrate mastery of the NY State Learning Standards, and to achieve their career aspirations. Challenge cultivates and supports the intellectual, aesthetic, social, emotional, and ethical development of its students and prepares them to be responsible 21st century citizens. To accomplish its mission, Challenge offers a rigorous instructional program in a safe, supportive, technology-infused and data-enriched and social-emotional learning sequence, authentic field experiences, career counseling, and college coursework. It is understood that we are one organization with multiple sites, and it is expected that all members of the team collaborate to support all of our scholars.
Understanding the Role
The Mathematics Instructional Coach (MIC) is an effective certified math teacher who works with General Education, Special Education, and English as a Second Language teachers to ensure implementation of a rigorous math curriculum that is accessible to all scholars and results in high student achievement in math. This position reports to the principal. The MIC is a deliberate coach responsible for helping teachers and scholars realize their full potential by providing high-quality coaching and feedback to teachers so that they develop their instructional practice at an accelerated rate.
Overall Job Goals and Responsibilities
- Teach at least one class section and utilize the class as a model classroom for teacher mentoring and coaching
- Coach and develop teachers to establish the foundations for successful mathematics classroom by: establishing ambitious vision and goals, creating purposeful long-term curriculum maps and unit plans, reviewing rigorous assessments, strong relationships, and positive classroom cultures
- Coach, manage, and develop a caseload of teachers to foster exceptional student achievement in math
- Observe teachers weekly to gather data on student learning and teacher proficiency to diagnose teachers’ strengths and weaknesses and determine strategies for improving their practice and improving student learning; document findings in TeachBoost
- Assist teachers in analyzing and responding to both informal and formal student work/data
- Provide a wide variety of learning opportunities for teachers focused on analyzing student work, effective planning, targeted and differentiated instruction
- Provide targeted professional development to implement the math program effectively
- Use data systems to organize and analyze student achievement data; ensure the validity and reliability of student data by attending to the rigor and alignment of assessments
- Use data to inform decision making, to develop and modify curriculum, and to develop targeted and differentiated instruction
- Meet with teachers regularly to discuss data trends; problem solve with teachers to prioritize the teacher actions that will most impact student performance.
- Research and recommend instructional resources to support/enrich the math programPerform additional duties as assigned by the Principal
Who We Seek
- A love and passion for mathematical thinking
- Knowledge or experience with Illustrative Math curriculum
- Ability to lead and manage adults to achieve desired outcomes
- Ability to analyze teacher practice, provide compelling feedback, and translate that into action
- Strong understanding of rigorous, effective instruction
- Ability to analyze data to target instruction and inform decision making
- Experience designing and implementing curriculum and assessments aligned with Next Generation Learning Standards
- Practical knowledge of data management tools, organizational tools, computer skills
Qualifications
- At least three (3) years of exceptional teaching experience (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics (required)
- Master’s degree in Mathematics, education or educational leadership (preferred)
Benefits and Perks:
- Challenge Charter School's staff members receive a competitive salary, paid time off, matching of retirement contributions up to 3%, and more
- The comprehensive benefits package includes four health plans to choose from, two dental plans, and vision insurance.
- We also offer flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit.
- Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities
- Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment
- Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
- Professional development: weekly PD, year-round training, and the ongoing coaching by professionals
School Sites
Grades K-1: 1279 Redfern Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades 2-5: 710 Hartman Lane, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Selection Process
Phase I - Virtual Interview with the HR Recruiter
Phase II - Demo, Panel Interview, and Interview with the Senior Director of Teaching and Learning K-5
Final - Reference Check, Offer, and Contract
Work Year
This full-time position begins in mid-August and goes through the end of June.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Challenge Charter School is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, particularly in the Far Rockaway area, and committed to educating students. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our relentless work. Challenge Charter School offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our mission, team, and the exciting things happening at Challenge by visiting
https://challengecharterschools.org/ 
