Associate Director of STEM
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Rocketship Public Schools we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential.We believe that every student deserves the right to dream to discover and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement develops exceptional educators and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents teachers leaders and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools we are unleashing potential.
Position Description
The Coaching and Curriculum team is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Associate Director of STEM to support high-quality rigorous and equitable mathematics and science instruction across Rocketship Tennessee schools. This role partners closely with Tennessee regional and school leaders to strengthen instructional practice and improve student outcomes in STEM.
The Associate Director of STEM provides direct instructional leadership and coaching support to 35 Tennessee schools ensuring strong implementation of Rocketships STEM instructional vision and core programs. This role works in close collaboration with regional leadership and school-based instructional teams and reports to the Senior Director of Schools.
Below are the essential functions:
Coaching & Leader Development
- Build instructional capacity among Tennessee school leaders and instructional leaders through targeted coaching and development in STEM instruction.
- Provide direct coaching to school leaders and instructional leaders focused on math and science instruction teacher development and content knowledge
- Observe classroom instruction and planning delivering actionable feedback aligned to Rocketships STEM instructional vision and core competencies
- Mentor leaders to strengthen their ability to coach teachers and improve STEM outcomes across supported schools
Program Implementation & Fidelity
- Ensure strong implementation of Rocketships STEM curriculum and instructional model across supported Tennessee schools.
- Support schools in implementing core STEM programs with fidelity to instructional design and pacing expectations
- Develop and adapt pacing guidance aligned to Tennessee school calendars and regional priorities
- Curate and share instructional resources exemplars and tools to support effective planning and execution by teachers and leaders
Progress Monitoring & Instructional Effectiveness
- Monitor the effectiveness of STEM program implementation and student outcomes across supported Tennessee schools.
- Support the use of assessments and instructional data aligned to grade-level standards and curricular materials
- Analyze priority student achievement and implementation data to identify trends and areas for targeted support
- Share clear insights and recommendations with Tennessee regional leaders to inform coaching planning and instructional decision-making
Regional Collaboration Vision & Goal-Setting
- Partner with Tennessee regional leadership to align on STEM instructional vision priorities and goals.
- Collaborate with regional leaders to define and refine the Tennessee STEM instructional vision and success metrics
- Support schools in setting instructional goals and monitoring progress toward shared outcomes
- Partner with regional teams and the broader Academics team to ensure alignment with Rocketships Core Model and instructional priorities
Professional Development & Regional Learning
- Design and facilitate professional learning experiences aligned to Tennessees instructional priorities in STEM.
- Design and lead engaging professional development for Tennessee teachers school leaders and instructional staff
- Identify regional professional learning priorities using qualitative and quantitative data
- Support summer professional development and start-of-year learning experiences for Tennessee schools
Core Characteristics
- Successful candidates will demonstrate Rocketships core characteristics in their leadership and instructional practice:
- Pursuit of Excellence Continuously improves outcomes through data feedback and reflective practice
- Authenticity Leads with transparency humility and alignment to Rocketships values
- Community Builds strong relationships and values collective impact across schools and teams
- Tenacity Relentlessly pursues instructional goals in service of student success
- Innovation Challenges the status quo and takes responsible risks to improve instruction
Qualifications
- Experience
- 35 years of progressively responsible experience in curriculum development instructional leadership school administration or related fields
- At least 3 years of K5 lead teaching experience in a core content area (math or science preferred) with evidence of strong student outcomes
- At least 1 year of experience coaching and leading adults in a school or instructional leadership role
- Experience implementing and coaching on high-quality STEM instructional programs preferred
- Skills
- Strong instructional coaching and adult learning facilitation skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive instructional decisions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Google Workspace
- Education
- Bachelors degree required
- Masters degree preferred (Education or a related field)
$90000 - $112500 a year
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk hear and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience plus excellent health and wellness benefits 403b retirement plan flexible spending account (FSA) and generous paid time off.
Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for ourSexual Harassment Policy. For questions concerns or complaints please contact Human Resources.
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About Company
A national network of public charter schools where all students are given the opportunity to dream, to discover, and to unleash their amazing potential.
