Director of New Teacher Development (2023-2024) Job at Match Education
Position: Director of New Teacher Development (2023-2024 Opportunity)Location: Boston, MA Start date: July, 2023 ABOUT THE MATCH CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLMatch Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents.Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school community - they represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home.
94% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them. 21% of our students qualify for special education services; 18% of our student body are English Language Learners.Matchs core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist.
At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organization - a staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competent - are vital to our goals and mission. POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Director of New Teacher Development is responsible for leading Matchs Associate Teacher Program supporting the development and success of Matchs 1st and 2nd year teachers across the schools. Match possesses a wealth of curriculum resources for developing new teachers. The Director of New Teacher Development will lead the implementation of that curriculum with each of Matchs three schools.
The Match Associate Teacher Program is a residency for aspiring teachers with 1-2 years of experience who want to have an incredible year of learning and growth inside a host teachers classroom at Match Charter Public School. Fifteen (15) Match Associate Teachers (MATs) are placed on grade level (K-5th) or subject level (6th-12th) teams for an intensive, year-long apprenticeship. Throughout the year, the MATs receive coaching and gradually take on more teaching responsibilities. The Director of New Teacher Development will apply their experience as a results-oriented educator to provide professional development and individual coaching to improve MAT effectiveness and accelerate their learning.
The Director of New Teacher Development will work collaboratively with host teachers and leaders in order to ensure that the MAT Program is integrated into the schools effectiveness as a whole.The Director of New Teacher Development will also provide professional development opportunities and support to 1st and 2nd year teachers in conjunction with the schools instructional leaders. The position is based out of the Match Network Support Office, located on 215 Forest Hills St. in Jamaica Plain. The person in this position will also regularly work at our three school locations: Match High School on 1001 Commonwealth Ave.
in Brighton, Match Middle School on 215 Forest Hills St. in Jamaica Plain, and Match Community Day (PreK-5) on 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park.The Director of New Teacher Development will report directly to Matchs Chief Executive Officer. The compensation for this position starts at $116,000 and can be higher based on prior experience.
DIRECTOR OF NEW TEACHER DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIESNew Teacher Support-Design and execute bi-monthly professional development on instructional best practices that prepare MATs and 1st/2nd year teachers to be effective in classrooms;-Work in collaboration with host teachers and school leaders to ensure that new teachers have responsibilities and schedules that support their development as teachers; -Observe and give feedback to MATs via weekly observations and check-ins;-Provide direct support and feedback to host teachers based on classroom visits;-Support and inform new teacher evaluations;-Help ensure new teacher professional presentation, timeliness, and behavior exemplify Match values and standards. MAT Logistics-Support school leader and host teacher in MAT placement and schedule development at the beginning of the year and adjust as necessary throughout the year;-Work in collaboration with the Principal and Operations Director to ensure that MAT schedules and responsibilities are accurate and detail-oriented. Recruitment-Conduct interviews and observations in order to recruit and select MATs for the following year;-Meet regularly with the recruitment team to give feedback on candidates and brainstorm ways to recruit high-caliber candidatesQUALIFICATIONSResearch has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background. Competitive applicants will possess: -Demonstrated commitment to the Match Charter Public School mission.-Prior leadership experience in K-12 schools. -Experience training and developing PK-12 teachers.-Demonstrated record of results-driven performance.-Mature interpersonal style, ability to interact and relate well with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.-Excellent time management and organizational skills.-Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.-Excitement about the possibility of receiving feedback and using it to grow continually.-A desire to see all students succeed.ABOUT MATCH EDUCATIONMatch Education (www.matcheducation.org) is the shared brand name of The Match Charter Public School, The Match School Foundation, Inc., and The Sposato Graduate School of Education. Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education.
We operate high-performing urban public charter schools and a unique graduate school of education that trains teachers for high-poverty schools. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform. The Match Foundation, Inc., The Charles Sposato Graduate School of Education, Inc., and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
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94% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them. 21% of our students qualify for special education services; 18% of our student body are English Language Learners.Matchs core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist.
At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organization - a staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competent - are vital to our goals and mission. POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Director of New Teacher Development is responsible for leading Matchs Associate Teacher Program supporting the development and success of Matchs 1st and 2nd year teachers across the schools. Match possesses a wealth of curriculum resources for developing new teachers. The Director of New Teacher Development will lead the implementation of that curriculum with each of Matchs three schools.
The Match Associate Teacher Program is a residency for aspiring teachers with 1-2 years of experience who want to have an incredible year of learning and growth inside a host teachers classroom at Match Charter Public School. Fifteen (15) Match Associate Teachers (MATs) are placed on grade level (K-5th) or subject level (6th-12th) teams for an intensive, year-long apprenticeship. Throughout the year, the MATs receive coaching and gradually take on more teaching responsibilities. The Director of New Teacher Development will apply their experience as a results-oriented educator to provide professional development and individual coaching to improve MAT effectiveness and accelerate their learning.
The Director of New Teacher Development will work collaboratively with host teachers and leaders in order to ensure that the MAT Program is integrated into the schools effectiveness as a whole.The Director of New Teacher Development will also provide professional development opportunities and support to 1st and 2nd year teachers in conjunction with the schools instructional leaders. The position is based out of the Match Network Support Office, located on 215 Forest Hills St. in Jamaica Plain. The person in this position will also regularly work at our three school locations: Match High School on 1001 Commonwealth Ave.
in Brighton, Match Middle School on 215 Forest Hills St. in Jamaica Plain, and Match Community Day (PreK-5) on 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park.The Director of New Teacher Development will report directly to Matchs Chief Executive Officer. The compensation for this position starts at $116,000 and can be higher based on prior experience.
DIRECTOR OF NEW TEACHER DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIESNew Teacher Support-Design and execute bi-monthly professional development on instructional best practices that prepare MATs and 1st/2nd year teachers to be effective in classrooms;-Work in collaboration with host teachers and school leaders to ensure that new teachers have responsibilities and schedules that support their development as teachers; -Observe and give feedback to MATs via weekly observations and check-ins;-Provide direct support and feedback to host teachers based on classroom visits;-Support and inform new teacher evaluations;-Help ensure new teacher professional presentation, timeliness, and behavior exemplify Match values and standards. MAT Logistics-Support school leader and host teacher in MAT placement and schedule development at the beginning of the year and adjust as necessary throughout the year;-Work in collaboration with the Principal and Operations Director to ensure that MAT schedules and responsibilities are accurate and detail-oriented. Recruitment-Conduct interviews and observations in order to recruit and select MATs for the following year;-Meet regularly with the recruitment team to give feedback on candidates and brainstorm ways to recruit high-caliber candidatesQUALIFICATIONSResearch has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job.
We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background. Competitive applicants will possess: -Demonstrated commitment to the Match Charter Public School mission.-Prior leadership experience in K-12 schools. -Experience training and developing PK-12 teachers.-Demonstrated record of results-driven performance.-Mature interpersonal style, ability to interact and relate well with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.-Excellent time management and organizational skills.-Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.-Excitement about the possibility of receiving feedback and using it to grow continually.-A desire to see all students succeed.ABOUT MATCH EDUCATIONMatch Education (www.matcheducation.org) is the shared brand name of The Match Charter Public School, The Match School Foundation, Inc., and The Sposato Graduate School of Education. Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education.
We operate high-performing urban public charter schools and a unique graduate school of education that trains teachers for high-poverty schools. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform. The Match Foundation, Inc., The Charles Sposato Graduate School of Education, Inc., and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.