Urgently Require Middle School Learning Lab Coach in Washington DC

Job title: Middle School Learning Lab Coach
Company: Capital Village PCS
Job description: MATH Lab Coach

Who We Are

Capital Village is a network of micro-schools that puts students first.

Every student is different. But time and time again, they cite the same key issues when it comes to school: They want more authenticity, more skills that are relevant to their everyday lives, and above all, more agency in their own learning experiences. Without these, school fails students ? and we believe they deserve better.

Capital Village Schools is born out of the urgent need to rethink the ?one size fits all? model of American education. Each Capital Village School will create an environment where all students, regardless of background or circumstance, are propelled toward greatness in college, career, and life. With only 175 students at each school at full capacity, our intentionally small communities will focus on personalizing the learning experience and serving the whole child. Grounded in the principles of EL Education (formerly known as Expeditionary Learning), our students will master academic content through engaging social justice focused projects.

Who You Are

You believe that school can be different, and you want to use your voice and your skills to help shape an innovative new school model that will ultimately grow to serve hundreds of students across the city.

You are, above all, a learner. Your potential is limitless because you are constantly growing as a person and as a professional.

You are driven by the belief that all children, regardless of their background or their zip code, can achieve at the highest levels. You believe that it is the job of a school to provide the right academic and behavioral supports so every student can succeed, including the implementation of restorative justice practices.

You are team-oriented and love to collaborate with others.

You understand that running a high-quality school is hard work, and you are excited to roll up your sleeves and get to work.

The Student Success Lab Coach Role

Capital Village Lab Coaches will be part of a team working together to create a new kind of learning environment for students. We aspire to connect the children of Washington, D.C. with the high-demand, high-growth careers of the future by providing a personalized learning environment paired with high expectations for student learning. As an Expeditionary Learning (EL) Education school, all instructors will engage students in meaningful, authentic, and productive work that allows them to demonstrate mastery of rigorous learning targets.

Capital Village students receive supplemental Math instruction with blended learning tools, as well as opportunities to receive support on Math coursework, in Math "Lab." Lab Coaches help students set learning goals, progress through blended instruction, and complete classwork. Lab Coaches will receive professional development around blended learning, the specific curricula in use at Capital Village, and strategies and best practices for engaging students. Lab coaches will have the following primary responsibilities:

Instruction & Assessment:

• In close collaboration with teachers, support students in managing their time during Lab blocks
• Monitor student engagement as they complete online personalized work with partners or independently
• Support students in their Math coursework
• Support teachers in making instructional decisions by pulling data reports from online programs
• Design and facilitate specialized elective courses, where students explore their interests

Culture:

• Model and teach Habits of Character that guide students to become effective learners and ethical people
• Use classroom management techniques that make use of restorative practices, promote equity, and create a respectful, collaborative, and growth-minded culture

In addition to the beliefs and attitudes we described above in ?Who You Are,? the ideal candidate for this role will also meet the following qualifications:

• Associate?s degree or 60+ college credits required
• Experience working with students in a school setting, ideally with experience in a diverse urban context with demographics similar to Washington, D.C.
• Experience managing a personalized learning platform is desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the drive, passion to innovate, and tolerance of ambiguity needed for a startup environment

What Happens Next

Capital Village is excited to build a diverse founding team, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodations, please let us know.


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Location: Washington DC

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