Crescent Academy is currently hiring for an* Instructional Coach K-2. * Must have a Michigan Teacher Certification.

FULL TIME: *Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a low employee contribution. Life, ADD, STD, and LTD paid by 100% by the employer! 401K plan with 3% employer contribution to all permanent staff. *

Crescent Academy believes in the whole child approach which means that academy staff assists students and their families in bettering their outcomes by creating a college bound culture that expects and teaches strong character, academic achievement, and civic engagement. Students from all cultural backgrounds and all walks of life attend Crescent Academy.  Crescent Academy serves over 1,200 students at grade level PreK-12th. 

Purpose: The Instructional Coach, having both content and instructional expertise, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding about researched-based effective instruction for teachers. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized, 1:1 support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers. 

*Qualifications: *

1) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university 

2) Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. 

3) Current Michigan Teacher Certification 

4) Demonstrated knowledge of Michigan content standards. 

5) Experience in researched-based instructional practices. 

6) Desire to continue career improvement. 

7) Previous coaching or teacher leadership experience 

8) Deep knowledge of and experience in: 

a) Instructional strategies b) Conditions of Learning c) Assessment driven instruction (teaching/learning process) 

9) Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations 

10) Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for teachers 11) Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills 

12) Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing 13) Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines 

14) Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team 

15) Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection 

Preferred *Qualifications *

• Advanced degree from an accredited college/university 
• Eight or more years teaching experience 
• Deep knowledge of reading, writing, literacy development, and/or math *Essential Functions: *
• Support the philosophy and vision of Crescent Academy School District 
• Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement. 
• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators. 
• Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance. 
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. 
• Provide individualized, classroom-based coaching with participants to support them in implementing good instructional practices. 

General Responsibilities: 

1) Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to instruction 

2) Design interventions and write lesson plans 

3) Provide support in analyzing student assessment data. 

4) Assist teachers with designing inst