ELA Academic Coach

  • Full-time

Company Description

Aurora Collegiate Academy is a K– 5 college preparatory charter school for underserved children from across Memphis.  Aurora opened its doors in August 2012 with a mission of laying down a firm foundation of academic success and high expectations for our students so that they are prepared to make it into and through college.  

If you are relentless about seeing disadvantaged students achieve at high levels, this is a chance to build a school that does whatever it takes to ensure college success for all children.  

Members of Aurora Collegiate Academy staff will work to prepare students in grades kindergarten through fifth with the academic, social, and character foundation necessary to compete in college and beyond.  It is the expectation that Aurora Collegiate Academy teachers will live our mission, instill our core values, and do ‘whatever it takes’ to provide students with the education they deserve.

Job Description

Curriculum responsibilities:

  • Assist Principal in review of ELA curriculum for all grades
  • Support teachers in review/internalization of scope and sequence for ELA
  • Assist teachers in developing aligned weekly exit ticket assessments

Instructional responsibilities:

  • Observe all ELA teachers weekly
  • Coach all ELA teachers in academic best practices
  • Analyze and track school-wide data trends
  • Support in setting Academic Big Goals with Principal
  • Deliver high quality professional development
Leadership responsibilities:
  • Meet regularly with other instructional leadership team members.
  • Support execution of school wide PLC's

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university/college.
A state issued teaching license. 
A willingness to complete all duties and responsibilities to the fullest.
A belief that all students can succeed in college, regardless of background, and a desire to lead students to that outcome.

Additional Information

Please submit a resume.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

Aurora Collegiate Academy is an equal opportunity employer and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.