Job Summary
TPG is seeking a Program Manager and Instructional Coach who will be an integral member of our close-knit team. You will be able to support TPG teachers in and around Richland County Public Schools who need assistance in academics and / or classroom management. This position is remote but does require the use of a vehicle to visit school sites.
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Duties / Responsibilities :
You will serve as a critical team member on the ground in the United States, coordinating with our team members domestically and internationally.Some domestic travel will be required to school districts within a three-hour drive from your location. Trips will be planned beforehand, but comfortable driving and flexibility are essential.You will serve as a primary coordinator between principals in the United States, our team, and the teachers. To keep the process moving, you will need to be quick with phone and email, thorough, and organized.You will be working with teachers from all over the world. You must be comfortable speaking to people from diverse backgrounds, engaging with them, and getting to know them as you guide them through this process. Patience and kindness are the most important characteristics you can own.You will act as a resource for teachers, answering questions and helping support them throughout arriving in the United States, finding housing, and settling into school. You will act as a guide and soundboard for these teachers. You will need to build strong relationships with them by listening and caring.You will aid teachers with developing classroom management plans and strategies appropriate to the individual school and broader district discipline progression plan.This position will be busiest in the summer months as we prepare for the teachers arrival and then support their transition in July, August, and September for the academic year.You will be spending considerable time using online tools such as Gmail, Google Drive, Asana, Microsoft Office Suite, MailChimp, Adobe e-sign, and others.Informally see (non-evaluative) lessons and provide cognitive coaching / feedback to support teachers' professional growth and students' success.Aid teachers with lesson planning and pacing, developing differentiated lessons, selecting best practices, and using high-yield strategies to meet students' needs.Support teachers in developing classroom management plans and strategies appropriate to the individual school and broader district discipline progression plan.Model the design and implementation of lessons in classrooms.Teach, model, and facilitate research-based best practices aligned to standards that engage students and improve outcomes.Build strong relationships with TPG teachers and administrators.Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with district initiatives.Perform other duties and responsibilities related to instruction and classroom management in all content areas as assigned by the supervisor.Other duties as assigned.Education and Experience :
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / universityMinimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with studentsKnowledge of and / or the aptitude to learn the Duval County Public Schools Instructional FrameworkEffective oral and written communication skillsKnowledge of practical technology usage and immersionAbility to work with highly diverse populationsAbility to assist TPG teachers in giving appropriate educational opportunities to childrenAbility to develop and support productive working relationshipsAbility to effectively manage multiple tasks and assignmentsDrivers licenseReliable transportation.Physical Requirements :
The role will involve some domestic travel to school districts within a three-hour drive of your location. You must be comfortable with travel and flexible travel arrangements as neededProlonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, or driving a vehicle (when needed)Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for prolonged periods of timeAbility to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies, and materialsAbility to reach with hands and arms routinelyAbility to bend, stoop, carry, push, or pullMust be able to lift to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionallyEEO Statement
The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
