K-8 Instructional Coach **2025/2026 School Year

Company Overview

American Legacy Academy is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that emphasizes the traditions of Western Civilization. Our curriculum integrates history, literature, philosophy, and the fine arts to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and their future careers.

Start Date: July 2025 (for the 2025/2026 School Year)

Summary:

American Legacy Academy is seeking a passionate and skilled K-8 Instructional Coach to join our team for the 2025-2026 school year. The Instructional Coach will work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and staff to enhance instructional practices, improve student outcomes, and align teaching strategies with our school’s mission and curriculum standards. This role is ideal for an educator with a strong background in pedagogy, a commitment to professional growth, and the ability to support a dedicated team of K-8 educators.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Partner with K-8 teachers to develop and implement effective, classically based instructional strategies that meet the diverse needs of students.
• Professional Development: Design and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching to enhance teacher capacity in areas such as differentiated instruction, classroom management, and assessment practices.
• Curriculum Alignment: Collaborate with grade-level teams to ensure curriculum and lesson plans align with curriculum standards, school goals, and best Classical practices in education.
• Data-Driven Instruction: Assist teachers in analyzing student performance data (e.g., assessments, benchmarks) to inform instructional planning and interventions.
• Support the Gifted and Talented as well as READ Act interventions.
• Classroom Observations: Conduct non-evaluative classroom observations, provide constructive feedback, and model lessons to demonstrate innovative teaching techniques.
• Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to new and veteran teachers, fostering a culture of collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and cultivate the Professional Learning Community (PLC) work to enhance teacher effectiveness, collaboration and curriculum alignment.
• Resource Development: Curate and share instructional resources, tools, and great books to enhance teaching and learning across grade levels.
• School-Wide Initiatives: Support the implementation of school-wide academic programs and contribute to the development of a positive, student-centered learning environment.
• Ensure that all teachers have the appropriate resources including books, manipulatives and supplies
• Serve as a member of the MTSS team for classroom interventions.
• Support development of the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field required; Experience with Access Literacy, Singapore Math and Core Knowledge preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience at the K-8 level; prior coaching or leadership experience is highly desirable.
• Certification: Valid teaching certification preferred; additional certification in instructional coaching or educational leadership is a plus.

Skills:

• Expertise in K-8 instructional strategies, classical pedagogy, and curriculum development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and collaboration with colleagues.
• Proficiency in analyzing educational data and using it to drive instructional decisions.
• Familiarity with educational technology and tools (e.g., Doc Cameras and Chromebooks.)

Attributes:

• A growth mindset, adaptability, and a passion for supporting teacher and student success.
• Schedule: Full-time position, following for the 2025-2026 school calendar, with additional professional development planning days in August 2025.
• Salary: Competitive salary range of $50,000 – 55,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development.

If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of both teachers and students, we invite you to apply for the Instructional Coach position at American Legacy Academy today!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000