ESI Works Hiring for Director of Curriculum and Instruction Job at United States Full Time

ESI Works is now hiring a Director of Curriculum and Instruction in the greater Denver area.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a school network Director of Classical Curriculum and Instruction to support the development of the moral character and civic virtue of students in our affiliate schools, in their quest to pursue the Good, True, and Beautiful. The Director of Classical Curriculum and Instruction reports to the Executive Director.

• Support the Mission and Vision of the school network.
• Support and advance the ideals of classical, liberal arts education and its value in the development and formation of young people.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum

• Advise on and monitor the scope and sequence of the academic program.
• Consult with teaching staff, headmasters, and other partners to improve the academic program based on the philosophical foundation of the school and the approach of the liberal arts.
• Maintain the Upper School catalog of the courses offered across the network of schools.
• Work with school-level headmasters to develop teacher training and professional development plans.
• Develop and maintain curriculum maps used in the Grammar School.
• Develop and maintain mapping of the school network academic program to content and skills tested in the Classical Learning Test (CLT), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and other assessments, to identify and ensure students are exposed to concepts found on these assessments.

Instruction

• Serve as a master teacher and mentor to instructional staff providing feedback on how to improve their craft.
• In conjunction with campus headmasters, supervise, train, and develop grade level leads and department chairs.
• Support teachers in how to improve their delivery of content, using direct or Socratic instruction, as appropriate.
• Develop school network staff to identify and train subject matter experts in key areas, to include Access Literacy, Singapore Math, Core Knowledge, and other disciplines.
• Ensure instruction and pacing is consistent within and across schools.

Other

• Maintain the Bill of Materials for all instructional materials required across school network.
• Work with other school network staff to streamline the purchase of instructional supplies and materials.
• Advise and assist in the development of offering a classical program in various other formats and setting, to include online, homeschool, and private school.
• Develop partnerships with other organizations that support classical education and are aligned with the Mission and Vision of this school network to enhance the impact of the organization.
• Other functions as deemed necessary by circumstances.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5 years of classroom experience as a teacher in a classical school.
• A Master’s degree or higher with at least a 4-year college degree.
• Familiarity with the classical school network academic program and Core Knowledge Scope and Sequence.
• Experience with full K-12 curriculum required.
• Classical education work experience highly desired.

All applicants are encouraged to apply directly on this page, or call 888.246.6066 for more information. Thank you for your interest in this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• Multiple locations