Foundation Academies Promise: To Equip all scholars to Excel in learning and Empower them to Lead purpose-filled lives.
Purpose: Foundation Academies exists to close the opportunity gap for youth in our community of Trenton, NJ. Dismantling systemic injustice requires a strong team of highly talented people who have the skills, capacity and passion our scholars deserve.The Senior Manager of Emerging Teachers is a leadership role within the Training and Development department, responsible for overseeing the development, mentorship, and success of the assistant teachers in the emerging teacher program. This role combines elements of educational leadership, program management, and talent development to ensure that emerging teachers are equipped with the necessary skills and support to thrive in their roles.
What is in it for you:
You will gain a sense of purpose and pride knowing you are empowering opportunities for scholars society too often overlooks due to the color of their skin or their zip code. You also will join a community that values wellness and receive a competitive salary, comprehensive medical benefits. Learn more here!
Reports to: Director of Teacher Leadership and Development (DoTLD)
Responsible: (Tasks you are responsible for. Tasks are subject to change)
Assistant Teacher Development
- Collaborate with the DoTLD to design the comprehensive development of the emerging teachers program.
- Execute the emerging teacher program with fidelity to enhance the Assistant Teachers pedagogical skills, classroom management, and subject expertise.
- Monitor the performance of Assistant Teachers as a result of the coaching provided by the deans.
- Conduct regular assessments to identify individual strengths and areas for improvement, providing targeted support and resources based on the co-teaching model.
- Establish and monitor mentorship programs to ensure support for the assistant teachers.
- Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to assistant teachers to foster their professional growth and success in the classroom.
- Collaborate with the HR Generalist to ensure emerging teachers are on track for certification within 3 years.
- Implement evaluation processes to assess the performance and progress of assistant teachers.
- Work with relevant stakeholders to address performance issues and implement improvement plans.
- Identify and provide opportunities for continued professional development for emerging teachers.
Ensuring Acceleration of Learning
- Ensure alignment in Assistant Teachers’ ability to execute high dosage tutoring in small group where they :
- Develop or adapt instructional materials and lesson plans that are suitable for a small group learning environment.
- Execute one-on-one or small group tutoring sessions to students who require more focused and personalized assistance.
- Deliver targeted instruction to address specific learning gaps or challenges while addressing current grade level standards.
- Deliver engaging and interactive instructional sessions to a small group of learners.
- Facilitate discussions, encourage participation, and promote a collaborative learning atmosphere.
- Foster a positive and inclusive group dynamic by encouraging teamwork, communication, and mutual respect.
- Adjust the pace and content to ensure that scholars are appropriately challenged and engaged.
- Incorporate relevant educational technologies into the instruction to enhance learning experiences.
- Regularly assess and monitor scholars' progress to identify areas that may require additional attention or intervention, continuously providing ongoing feedback.
Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills:
- Demonstrate the ability to be self-aware in stressful situations and model exceptional self-management skills.
- Lead with accountability, empathy, emotional intelligence and empowerment. Lead by example.
- Engage in Promise Driven accountability conversations when equity is not being exhibited.
- Collaborate with the Academic Team to norm on practices, learn from each other, and improve scholar achievement across the network.
- Model FA professional and core values at all times.
- Stay informed about changes in educational policies and practices to ensure training programs remain current and relevant.
Accountable: (What you are accountable for does not change, You are the decider on pivots within the system to meet the following goals)
- 100% of classrooms with Assistant Teachers execute the high dosage tutoring strategy resulting in 85% proficiency and a 30% increase proficiency overall in scholar achievement results, outperforming city and state metrics in ELA, Math and Science on NJSLA.
- Retain 90% of the Assistant Teachers through the effective development and execution of the Emerging Teacher Program
- 90% of Assistant teachers become certified teachers in 3 years
Consulted: (You should be deeply knowledgeable about the following. As a result, your input will be considered when overlapping decisions are made due to your expertise and brilliant perspective)
- Certification Status
- Co-Teaching Model
Informed: (Ensure you are abreast on the influence of these systems on what you are accountable for)
- Performance Management and Evaluation Systems
- Grade Level Standard Execution
- Curriculum
Educational Background and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree; master’s degree in Education or related fields.
- At least 3 years of exceptional co-teaching experience with a record of high scholar achievement.
- At least 2 years of successful experience leading, managing and developing adults.
Salary: $68,000-$92,000