Overview of Teach Plus

Mission. The mission of Teach Plus is to empower excellent, experienced teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students’ success.

Programs. Teach Plus programs are designed to place highly effective teachers at the center of improvements in schools as leaders of their peers and outside schools influencing policy decisions that affect their classrooms.  The programs develop excellent teachers into leaders who achieve change and mobilize others in their school, district, state, and across the nation to bring change to scale.

Impact. Teach Plus ensures that effective teachers have influence beyond their classrooms as:

• a key voice in legislation in local, district, state, and federal policy
• change agents in transforming student learning across a school
• leaders of other teachers in improving practice
• a grounded perspective in the media and on research

1. Position Description

Teach Plus’ T3 Initiative is an innovative program that recruits, develops, and supports effective, experienced teachers to serve as T3 Teacher Leaders in low-performing and turnaround schools. This program was designed by teachers and demonstrates that chronically low-performing schools can be turned around and that excellent teachers are the key lever to do so.

T3 Teacher Leaders work together as teams of high-performing educators with administrators that understand the power of shared leadership. T3 Teacher Leaders, with the support of their principal and T3 Initiative Coach, serve in leadership roles leading teams of their peers in collaborative inquiry or leading school-wide initiatives that help facilitate and support the work of all teachers in the school to significantly increase student achievement.

The T3 Coach position is a critical school-based leadership opportunity for a skilled coach who is looking to support school reform driven by teacher leaders. Teach Plus has identified five attributes that effective teacher leaders use to improve student outcomes across their schools.

The Coach will support Teacher Leaders in developing capacity to be:

• Purpose-driven instructional leaders
• Skillful facilitators of adult learning
• School wide change agents
• Evidence-based decision makers
• Ongoing learners

Specifically, the T3 Philadelphia Coach is responsible for:

Ongoing In-School Support

• Foster High Functioning, High Impact Teacher-Leader led teams.
  • Observe and strategically contribute in weekly Teacher Leader-led team meetings and professional development.
  • Ensure that the primary work of each team is to improve teaching and learning for all students through use of calendared evidence-based inquiry cycles.
  • Ensure that teacher leader initiative work is based in evidence and achieves desired impact on instructional practice and student learning.
• Coach and Develop Teacher Leaders. Plan and facilitate school-based T3 teacher leader cohort meetings.  Meet weekly with each Teacher Leader to plan for upcoming team meetings, debrief previous meetings, and engage in leadership coaching and feedback.
• Support School Leadership: Serve as part of school leadership team. Meet regularly with principal and school administration to ensure program fidelity.

Out of School Support

• With support of Teach Plus staff, T3 Coaches collaborate across the Philadelphia T3 network to provide the following out-of-school support for the T3 Teacher Leaders across the district:
  • Plan for and deliver portions of the Summer Institute, a multi-day hands-on training for T3 Teacher Leaders across the Philadelphia T3 network.
  • Plan for and deliver regional professional development sessions for Teacher Leaders across the T3 network.

Coach Professional Learning

Teach Plus invests heavily in the development of the coaching team, supporting travel to ensure that coaches learn from and with each other in the following ways:

• Comprehensive Leadership Orientation
• Approximately three Coach meetings (travel may be necessary)
• Consistent feedback and support through one-on-one meetings with the Instructional Practice Director and National Coaching Manager

III. Qualifications

To be successful in this role, ideal candidates should have:

• 6+ years in the education field, with preference given to candidates who have both a teaching background and experience coaching teachers and school leaders in an urban environment
• Preference given to leaders who have led instructionally transformational work in the urban context
• Literacy and/or Math Data aexperience
• A relentless focus on data, including analysis and using it to inform instruction and make decisions
• Experience in leadership development and facilitation of inquiry with teachers and/or school leaders

1. Start Date and Term

The tentative start date for this position is July 2017.  Please note that T3’s expansion to Philadelphia is contingent upon final contract approval and funding. T3 Coaches may be eligible for renewal on an annual basis on July 1, 2018 based on performance and needs of the organization.

Description

CA seeks a dynamic, energetic, and creative mathematics teacher to join a collegial department as a full-time member effective August 2017. A full-time position consists of four sections of mathematics and an advisory.  The likely teaching assignment for this position will include Geometry.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will be not only mathematically prepared to teach a college preparatory curriculum from beginning Algebra through AP Calculus and/or AP Statistics but also one who strives to be innovative in his/her teaching and is willing to explore current “best practices” in CA’s technology-enhanced, student-centered, and increasingly investigation-based classrooms. We seek those candidates having demonstrated experience using various technologies (e.g., iPad, Geometer’s Sketchpad, TI calculators, etc.) on various platforms as a regular component of classroom practice.  Coding experience desirable, but not required.

Coaching abilities are a plus.

Background

The Upper School program combines a strong college preparatory academic curriculum with extensive and challenging programs in athletics, community service, and fine arts.  Students graduating from the Upper School apply to and are accepted at selective colleges throughout the United States.  Small classes, high standards, a faculty committed to the mathematical growth of every student, and an abiding belief that the most successful learners are the most active and involved learners, make the Upper School years the capstone of a student’s pre-collegiate education.  Learning at CA is not confined to the classroom. Learning opportunities abound. The school’s experiential Interim program, student-generated club activities, and a broad-based community service program are among the hallmarks of every student’s Upper School experience.

CA offers an excellent compensation package, wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, and an environment notable for its dedicated teaching professionals and supportive administrators.  Salary is based on education and experience.

Applicants are also invited to visit the CA website (www.coloradoacademy.org) to learn more about the school and its program.

Education Success Project Leader (VISTA)

Background:

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a nationally-recognized leader in alternative education. We help transform the lives of older (18 – 21), urban youth through a holistic approach that includes academic instruction and vocational training. Students attend YouthBuild for one year, during which they work towards earning a competency-based high school diploma and a vocational certification.

Our committed staff and talented students make YouthBuild an inspiring place to work. The school is known for its positive climate and culture. Staff and students benefit from being part of a close-knit community built through community meetings, school-wide service projects and a restorative-justice approach to discipline.

Mission:

To provide out-of-school youth in Philadelphia with the broadest range of tools, supports and opportunities available to become self-sufficient, responsible and productive citizens in their community. We develop the character, knowledge, and skills of our students so that they will succeed in top-quality colleges, trade schools and the competitive world beyond.

Responsibilities:

The Education Success Project Leader will work with YouthBuild’s academic team to increase the number of YouthBuild students who attain a diploma, and are academically prepared to be successfully placed and retained in postsecondary settings. We are seeking a college graduate, with excellent communication skills, the ability to proactively develop positive relationships, and a commitment to community engagement and education. The ideal candidate is passionate about education justice, is interested in creative thinking and problem solving, and is prepared to undertake a variety of projects to support student success.

Specifically, the Education Success Project Leader will be charged with the following:
 Coordinate and enhance a volunteer program to improve student academic performance on YouthBuild’s academic curriculum (examples: tutors, mentors, teacher assistants)
 Develop partnerships, curricula and programming to support students’ success on standardized tests including the TABE, SAT and community college placement tests like the Compass.
 Research and support the development of curriculum and staff development opportunities that enhance the tools and skills we have for preparing students for postsecondary success.

Our twelve-month position as a Full-Time AmeriCorps VISTA Member requires that successful applicants must:

 Be at least 18-years-old upon entering VISTA training. There is no upper age limit.
 Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status.
 Not listed in the National Sex Offender Registry database as convicted of a sex-related crime.
 Be in a position to offer full-time service for one year (March 24, 2017 – March 23, 2018).
 Be able to exhibit previous education, training, military, or work experience, and any other relevant skills or interests necessary to perform a specific VISTA assignment.
 Be willing to live among and at the economic level of the low-income people served by the project and have a desire to provide needed community services to an under-served community while receiving the following benefits: a living allowance of $949/month, an education award of $5,350 upon successful completion of term of service, loan forbearance w/ interest accrual payment, child care coverage (if applicable), and health benefits.
 Understand VISTAs serve on a full-time basis and cannot be the subject of legal proceedings (civil or criminal) that may consume time needed for their assignments.

Science/Math/Social Studies Teacher
(Full time; Certification Preferred)

Position Description                                                                                               

The NET Charter High School

The NET is an alternative high school for students who have dropped out of, been expelled from, or who have otherwise struggled in a traditional school setting. Students at The NET receive intensive, individualized academic, social, and behavioral supports, earn a high school diploma, and participate in rigorous internships with area employers. Our students leave school with the skills, confidence and experiences necessary to succeed in the career and education paths of their choice.

Position Summary

The NET Teacher position is a unique opportunity to provide the type of high quality math curriculum and instruction you believe struggling high school students in New Orleans deserve.

The Teacher is responsible for:

• High School curriculum development & teaching
• Developing strong relationships and a highly functional, restorative classroom
• Assessing and monitoring student progress
• Differentiating lessons, assessments and support
• Constantly developing his/her own craft

Position Requirements:

Education & Experience

• 3+ years teaching at risk students in a non-selective, open admissions urban environment with a demonstrated record raising student achievement

• A BA or BS
• Louisiana Teacher Certification completed or in progress preferred
• Special Education experience preferred

Skills & Approach

• Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, diverse, mission-driven team
• Specialized interest in working with and developing students with learning and emotional difficulties
• Commitment to The NET’s mission, vision and growth
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building & management skills
• Flexible and learning mindset dedicated to effectively & innovatively problem solving

Details

• Schedule: All full time NET positions are year-round with approximately 10-12 weeks for vacation per year
• Salary: Competitive for Orleans Parish. Initial salary is set based on years of experience and degrees. Future salary increases and bonuses are based on performance and responsibilities.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and generous 403b retirement plan
• Reports to: Principal

To Apply

For more information or to apply, visit:

www.thenetnola.org

or email:

Elizabeth Ostberg, Principal, eostberg@thenetnola.org

Chalkbeat is looking for an executive editor to lead the day-to-day editorial and operational management of the editorial team, with an eye toward future expansion.

Chalkbeat is the nonprofit news organization committed to covering one of America’s most important stories: the effort to improve schools for all children, especially those who have historically lacked access to a quality education. We’re in five locations — Colorado, Detroit, Indiana, New York, and Tennessee — and growing. Read more about our mission and values.

Reporting directly to Elizabeth Green, Chalkbeat’s cofounder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief, the executive editor will be responsible for executing the strategy set by senior leadership and overseeing the editorial arm of this mission-driven news organization that provides deep, local coverage of education policy and practice. You will manage the editorial calendar and work with four local editors, the national editor, and the enterprise editor to shepherd daily and longer-form journalism to publication. You will directly manage those six editors and indirectly oversee a team of 13 reporters across offices in New York, Colorado, Indiana, Detroit, and Tennessee—with more to come down the line. You will be responsible for setting readership and journalistic impact targets, and then coaching the team to achieve those goals. You will also work closely with the Director of Product and Growth on web and app development, and constantly be on the lookout for new digital trends.

Who are you?

You are a journalist who loves leading a team as much as reporting a story. You think digitally first and are constantly looking for new ways to present a narrative. You are an inspiring leader who thrives on the adrenaline of a newsroom, simultaneously able to communicate high-level strategy and willing to roll up your sleeves to direct breaking news coverage. You love numbers and analysis, and are comfortable with setting goals and measuring results.

What background and skills do you have?

• 10+ years’ experience in journalism and/or digital content creation, including several years spent in a fast-paced digital environment
• 5+ years’ experience in a senior position that includes hiring and building large teams, ideally across distributed locations
• Experience overseeing story budgets and publishing calendars
• Stellar news judgment and a nose for what makes the perfect story mix
• Comfortable operating autonomously with limited oversight
• Demonstrable experience with analytics tools and tracking
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with all levels of management; able to communicate proactively with key stakeholders in a startup environment
• Passion for education is a must; knowledge of education is a strong plus, but not required

The ideal candidate is based in one of Chalkbeat’s current locations: New York, DC, Denver, Indianapolis, Detroit, Memphis, or Nashville. Remote candidates will also be considered as long as they’re willing to travel at least twice a quarter for meetings, retreats, and relationship-building.

VIPKID is currently looking for independent contractors as ESL teachers for our young students. We look for teachers that are energetic and can provide engaging classes, and who are motivated and excited to work with a promising company that is growing at a fast pace in China. VIPKID currently has 60,000+ active students and 6,000+ active teachers.

WHAT WE DO
-1-on-1 online full immersion English language and content classes
-Teach American curriculum, based on the Common Core State Standards
-25-minute highly engaging lessons

WHAT WE REQUIRE

– Exposure to the American or Canadian K12 education system
– Minimum 1 year of teaching experience
– Bachelor’s degree
-Tech Requirements: Desktop or Laptop with Fast Internet connection and audio/video capability

Contract type: Independent contractor
Contract term: 6-Months
Start date: Immediately
Hours: In order to maximize number of classes scheduled, teachers are recommended to be available for at least 15 time slots per week (each time slot is 30 minutes) during Beijing peak times. The following hours tend to be the most requested time periods: Monday-Sunday 6-10pm, and Saturday-Sunday 9am-10pm in Beijing time.

Payment: Our teachers are paid according to the number of classes finished. The minimum service fee rate range is US$ 14-$18/hour. There are incentives for every lesson, so a typical service fee ranges between US$ 14-22/hour. This business opportunity is ideal for independent contractor teachers looking to supplement their income.

Chalkbeat, the national nonprofit education news organization covering local public schools, is seeking motivated undergraduate or graduate students to serve as summer reporting interns.

Our reporting teams cover schools in Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis, Memphis, and New York City, as well as education issues affecting schools across the country.

The 10-week paid internship will offer student journalists the opportunity to work alongside some of the nation’s top education journalists in a dynamic, rapidly growing organization. At a critical moment for an active independent press, join us as we build an organization working to sustain journalism that matters.

Interns will have the opportunity to undertake daily education news assignments, to work on enterprise stories, and to participate in the life of our reporting teams in every way.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion for public policy and social issues journalism, strong reporting and writing skills, and comfort working in digital media. They will be mission-driven, entrepreneurial, creative, energetic, and tenacious reporters.  

About Chalkbeat

Chalkbeat, founded in 2013, is the nonprofit news organization covering the national effort to transform public education. We are mission-driven journalists who believe that an independent local press is vital to ensuring that education improves. We seek to provide deep local coverage of education policy and practice that informs decisions and actions, leading to better schools.

Qualifications

We are seeking summer reporting interns who are energized by our mission and excited to help us build a news organization that re-imagines daily newsgathering while embracing traditional journalistic values. Candidates should have clips that demonstrate strong reporting and writing skills. We’re also looking for people with a passion for (and ideally, a familiarity with) covering education.

In particular, you should have:

– Significant high school, college or professional journalism experience

– A high level of comfort with the exciting opportunities and challenges inherent in working in a high-energy start-up environment

– Familiarity with and curiosity about education issues such as standards, school choice, and teacher effectiveness

The 10-week internships start June 5 and run through Aug. 11. (The dates can be adjusted if necessary.) Interns will work 40-hour weeks and receive a stipend.

To Apply

Please send a resume, five relevant clips, and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and any preferences among our locations to careers@chalkbeat.org. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 3. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; we recommend that you apply as early as possible. Please specify “Application for 2017 internship” in the subject line.

Chalkbeat is dedicated to equal employment opportunities in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. Chalkbeat encourages people of all races, colors, national origins, ancestries, creeds, religions, genders, ages, disabilities, veteran status, sexual orientations, marital statuses, gender expressions to apply.