Instructional Coach (Teacher)

ROLE OVERVIEW

DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach continues to expand its teaching team of instructional leaders (our “Coaches”) as we grow into a 500-student 6th, 7th, and 8th grade middle school, and launch a 200-student 9th and 10th grade high school for the 2023-24 school year.  

Instructional leader roles cover courses such as English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Student Success, Special Education, Creative Media, Hawaiian, Computer Science, PE, Language, and Community Theatre.  Regardless of content area, we dynamic individuals who are vision- and values-aligned with DreamHouse and are highly collaborative, flexible, and open to new pathways in education. 

Instructional leaders work closely with and are managed and supported by the Academic Coach, with additional supports and services from the Chief Student Success Officer.

SKILLS

• Dynamic, energetic instructional leader;

• Flexible, adaptable, and entrepreneurial spirit;

• Team-oriented collaborator and partner;

• Self-reflective, open to feedback, and committed to improvement;

• Empathetic and appreciative of the perspectives and experiences of all.

KNOWLEDGE

• At least two years of instructional experience preferred;

• Pedagogical and philosophical alignment to inquiry-based learning;

• Familiarity with Common Core, Smarter Balanced Assessment;

• Deep appreciation for the ‘Ewa region, O‘ahu, and/or Hawaiian Islands;

• Data analysis and application of improvement strategies.

MINDSETS

• Committed to and believe in potential of all children;

• Committed to equity and equitable outcomes for all children;

• Committed to racial equity, justice, and Courageous Conversations;

• Appreciative of the ‘Ewa region and Hawai‘i as demonstrated by personal alignment, values, and beliefs; 

• Alignment to vision, mission, educational philosophy, core beliefs, and academic values of the school;

• Believe that student achievement outcomes are a function of the teacher, school, and community investment in each child and that a teacher can dramatically impact and improve these outcomes;

• Understanding quantitative and qualitative data is critical to school performance.

WORK STREAMS

• Serve as instructional leader on a growing teaching team;

• Develop, personalize, integrate, and deliver curriculum;

• Support the development and growth of fellow teachers;

• Serve as educator, mentor, coach, and advisor for students;

• Collaborate with leadership and school team to grow school.