Humanities Instructional Coach

Job Description

Job Description

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.  We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.

Rocketship Public Schools is seeking an experienced, visionary, and results-oriented Humanities Manager to lead and develop a team of teachers across approximately three grade levels. The Humanities Manager will play a critical role in accelerating student learning and teacher growth by coaching, managing, and inspiring educators to deliver rigorous, engaging, and equitable instruction in literacy, social studies, and writing. As a key member of the school’s leadership team, this leader will serve as a model of excellence in instruction, culture, and school-wide impact—driving student achievement, adult culture, and curriculum fidelity across the Humanities content areas.

Instructional Leadership & Coaching

• Provide frequent, high-leverage coaching and real-time feedback to teachers, using observation, co-teaching, and modeling to improve instruction rapidly.
• Lead weekly data-driven planning sessions and unit pre-planning to ensure that teachers are well-prepared to deliver grade-level content with rigor and clarity.
• Review and give actionable feedback on lesson plans to ensure alignment with standards, grade-level outcomes, and student needs.
• Monitor classroom instruction and culture regularly to identify trends, celebrate wins, and address areas for growth through direct support and accountability.

Professional Development

Curriculum & Instructional Fidelity

Data-Driven Practice & Assessment

Culture & Leadership

Performance Management

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)

School-Wide Priorities & Collaboration

Qualifications

Key Competencies

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Compensation :

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.

Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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