SY25/26 LITERACY CURRICULUM COORDINATOR -LOWER SCHOOL

Who is the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School? The mission of Boston Renaissance Charter Public School is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth while building confidence, character, and citizenship. We achieve this through a whole-child educational approach that emphasizes academic excellence aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core Standards. Additionally, we prioritize social and emotional well-being, supported by a dedicated team of mental health professionals and comprehensive staff training. What do we believe about our students? At the Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe children learn best when they feel loved and connected to caring adults. Education should equip them with knowledge, skills, and personal attributes for success in a changing world. We emphasize inspiring students to dream big and believe no goal is beyond their reach. What do we believe about Diversity Equity and Inclusion? At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. We strive to create an anti-racist environment that educates the whole child while celebrating and respecting all differences. We are committed to continuously auditing systems to address biases and actively working to eliminate inequities, ensuring a welcoming environment for all community members, regardless of background or identity. What do we believe about our staff? At Boston Renaissance Charter Public School we believe highly qualified, student centered and cultural responsive educators are at the center of the work we are doing. Teachers are seen as leaders with a responsibility to be self-reflective learners, constantly improving their practice. We are looking for teachers who:

• Prioritize Student Growth: Educators who are committed to fostering academic excellence while supporting students’ social and emotional well-being.
• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion: Individuals who value and celebrate diversity, creating an inclusive classroom where every student feels respected, valued, and empowered.
• Innovate and Inspire: Creative thinkers who use engaging, student-centered teaching strategies to inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
• Collaborate and Lead: Team players who actively collaborate with colleagues, students, and families, and who are ready to take on leadership roles within the school community.
• Commit to Continuous Growth: Lifelong learners who reflect on their practice, seek feedback, and are dedicated to professional development and personal growth.

Summary: The Literacy Curriculum Coordinator leads and supports all K1-2 staff in the implementation of the BRCPS Lower School Literacy Plan. The Literacy Curriculum Coordinator collaborates, and works closely with the Lower School Director, Assistant Director, Instructional Coaches, Data & Assessment Coordinator and Literacy Teachers to ensure equity and access of all programs, standards, indicators of success, and benchmarks to guide instructional decisions. The Literacy Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for the management of materials, which includes ordering, tracking, and distribution. Professional Responsibilities: Strategic Planning and Development Serve as team member for all initiatives and curricula related to ELA Plan and organize New Teacher Orientation and August Professional Development sessions for all staff Tracking of school-wide ELA professional development Working with outside Professional Development organizations to organize sessions, dates, and logistics Facilitate grade level initiatives and professional development Organizing literacy learning walks to monitor and support implementation of curricula and make note of development needs Leading and Managing Staff: Continuous evaluation of the literacy programs and curricula Supervise and evaluate Reading Specialists and Reading Support Teachers Work with Directors, Assistant Directors and Instructional Coaches to organize support for teachers to include: leading some grade level team meetings, collaborating with content leads, routine content implementation coaching and mastery-oriented feedback to instructional staff Collaborate with grade level teachers around Literacy Block and WIN structures Curriculum Responsibilities: Continuously plan and implement ELA Common Core State Standards Facilitate Literacy adoption implementation or curriculum reviews Order, disseminate, and track all ELA curriculum materials Organize grade level programs and interventions Monitor and update pacing guides Data Analyses: Organize and plan assessment cycles- iReady, Aimsweb, curriculum based measures, interventions, formal and informal classroom assessments/data collection Organize and participate in data meetings- team and individual Observe implementation of action plans and give feedback Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (Required) Master’s Degree (Preferred) MA Professional License Certification as Literacy Specialist/Curriculum Coordinator preferred Experience working or teaching in a urban school district Strong leadership qualities and facilitation skills Experience working with teachers to improve practice Experience in data analyses Experience in preparing model lessons, observing teachers, or providing non-evaluative feedback Strong organizational skills