Instructional Administrator

Instructional Administrator Position Description

Job title: Instructional Administrator

Time Commitment: Full-Time /Contractor/Consultant ( ~35 hrs/week)

Position Description:

The instructional administrator will serve as a liaison between the BECA Pedagogy Board Committee and BECA teachers in BECA schools  to ensure alignment and coordination of the development, implementation, and monitoring of our academic programs. 

Duties:

• Deliver coaching, professional learning, observation & feedback to teachers and administrators

• Support the annual review and implementation of the BECA mission and vision;

• In liaison with the school directors, partners, pedagogy committee and BECA staff   provide the overarching pedagogical strategy for immediate and future BECA needs. 

• Support the development and support of BECA Administrators to act in their capacity as instructional leaders;

• Regularly meet with teachers to provide support as they plan units, examine assessments and student data, and provide feedback on instruction and curriculum design; 

• Conduct classroom walkthroughs to provide observational data on implementation of curricular programs; 

• Lead bi-annual reading/English assessments of all students, co-develop intervention and support strategies with teachers for their students, report data to BECA Program Manager and BECA Pedagogy Board Committee

• Develop annual teacher professional development training schedule with supporting lesson plans and materials aligned with teachers’ diverse background and experience. 

• Develop and lead regularly scheduled instructional professional development sessions for whole group, small group or individual teachers; including summer training and late arrivals.

• Inform curriculum review processes alongside BECA Pedagogy Board Committee;

• Openly support and follow by all school policies and procedures;

• Complete other duties as assigned by the BECA Program Managing Director and BECA Pedagogy Board Committee.

• Attend school meetings with admins as the BECA representatives.

Commitment: 

• 5 days per week

• On site at SMBS and SJBS

• Days off following school holidays

• Some evenings or weekend work may be required to provide teacher professional learning outside of school hours

• Full time support for leading and developing summer training, late arrivals and onboarding 

• Approximately 40 hours per week for 2 weeks in July and 2 weeks in August

• Alongside BECA Admins and BECA Pedagogy Committee, design, implement, facilitate and delegate teacher training and onboarding sessions for new and returning faculty

Requirements:

• Fluent in English and Spanish

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

• Minimum 3+ years of k-9 teaching experience

• Experience leading adult learning and professional development experiences for educators in multiple modalities (in-person, online, asynchronous, etc) 

• Experience and knowledge of k-9 curriculum and instructional practices 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, facilitation skills, and communication skills

• Ability to motivate and collaborate with other teachers and leadership team members

• Results-oriented, with demonstrated skill in using data to inform and improve student learning and school programs

• Self-motivated, energetic, and creative

• Ability to give, receive, and grow and learn through feedback is essential 

• Knowledge and experience in research-proven instructional strategies

• Technology expertise, with a strong understanding of the role of technology in 21st century learning environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Instructional coaching or leadership in a formal role in a K-9 setting

Note:

Housing for this role is provided with all utilities covered in Cofradia, Cortes, Honduras. If the candidate chooses to commute from outside of Cofradia that is also acceptable. 

Salary Range:

$800-1200/month depending on experience