Founding International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator | DCS

About Elevate Charter Schools

Elevate Charter Schools (ECS) is a growing charter management organization dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience for students in traditionally underserved and marginalized communities. At Elevate we believe in the power of education to transform lives and we are committed to developing the academic potential character and social-emotional growth of our students. Our mission is to deliver a rigorous personalized and holistic education that equips every child with the knowledge skills and values they need to succeed in school and beyond.

As we grow we remain dedicated to cultivating an environment of inclusion equity and excellence. Our growing team is motivated by a shared sense of purpose: to offer families in our communities a school choice that empowers students to thrive and reach their full potential in an ever-changing multicultural world.

Currently operating Booker T. Washington Academy (BTWA) Elementary and Middle Schools in New Haven CT and we are excited to incrementally expand our reach with future schools and partnerships across the state. Driven by that goal and guided by our fundamental mission ECS is thrilled to partner with Edmonds Cofield Preparatory Academy for Young Men by leading the search for their Founding School Team!

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About Danbury International Academy Charter School

Danbury International Academy Charter School (DCS) is a diverse inclusive and globally minded public charter school launching in one of Connecticuts most culturally rich cities. Grounded in the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and shaped by the vibrant communities of Danbury DCS nurtures curious compassionate and confident learners ready to thrive in an interconnected world.

Students experience an inquirydriven conceptbased education that inspires big questions multiple perspectives and realworld problemsolving. Our classrooms are joyful safe and intellectually engaging spaces where students build strong academic foundations alongside the socialemotional skills cultural awareness and multilingual abilities essential for success in a rapidly changing global society.

DCS believes deeply in the brilliance of every child. Our educators honor students identities celebrate their cultures and languages and ensure every learner is seen valued and supported. Through strong partnerships with families local organizations and community leaders we create meaningful learning experiences that connect students to both their Danbury roots and the wider world.

As a founding school DCS is building a community where equity belonging and global citizenship are lived every day. Together we prepare students to lead with empathy think with curiosity and act with integrity as the next generation of global citizens and leaders.

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About the Opportunity

Danbury International Academy Charter School seeks a missiondriven globally minded Founding IB Coordinator to lead the design implementation and stewardship of the International Baccalaureate framework at DCS. This is a pivotal founding role one that will shape the schools instructional model guide teachers in inquirybased practice and ensure the integrity of the IB philosophy from day one.

Launching with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and with future expansion into the Diploma Programme (DP) DCS requires an IB Coordinator who is both a systems-builder and an instructional leader. The ideal candidate is an educator who believes deeply in the potential of all students is passionate about global citizenship and intercultural understanding and is eager to build a worldclass IB program in a diverse multilingual community.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a founding environment brings expertise in IB programme design and is excited to coach dedicated teachers lead professional learning and partner closely with school leadership to bring the DCS mission to life.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

As a Founding IB Coordinator at DCS you will be primarily responsible for:

IB Programme Leadership

• Lead the design implementation and ongoing refinement of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) ensuring alignment with IB standards and practices.

• Serve as the primary liaison between DCS and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) managing communication documentation and authorization processes.

• Develop and maintain the Programme of Inquiry (POI) unit planners assessment frameworks and interdisciplinary learning structures.

• Ensure that IB philosophy learner profile attributes and global contexts are embedded across all aspects of school culture and instruction.

• Guide the schools longterm planning for future DP expansion and potential PYP alignment.

Curriculum & Instruction

• Lead the development of inquirydriven conceptbased curriculum aligned to IB frameworks and state standards.

• Support teachers in designing units assessments and learning experiences that promote critical thinking global awareness and student agency.

• Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels and subject areas.

• Model best practices in inquiry interdisciplinary learning and performancebased assessment.

Teacher Coaching & Professional Learning

• Provide ongoing coaching feedback and instructional support to teachers in IBaligned pedagogy.

• Design and facilitate highquality professional development on inquiry cycles global contexts assessment and the IB learner profile.

• Build teacher capacity to implement rigorous culturally responsive and globally minded instruction.

• Lead collaborative planning structures including unit design meetings interdisciplinary teams and reflection cycles.

Assessment & Data Leadership

• Develop and oversee schoolwide assessment systems aligned to IB expectations and state requirements.

• Support teachers in designing formative and summative assessments that measure conceptual understanding and realworld application.

• Analyze student data to inform instruction intervention and program improvement.

• Ensure consistent use of reflection feedback and student selfassessment practices.

Community & Family Engagement

• Partner with families to build collective understanding of the IB model global citizenship and inquirybased learning.

• Lead community events workshops and showcases that highlight student learning and global perspectives.

• Build partnerships with local organizations cultural institutions and global learning networks.

Instructional Modeling & Contribution (Teaching 12 Classes)

• Teach 12 classes such as Global Design Global Studies Innovation or Advisory depending on program needs and staffing capacity.

• Model inquirydriven conceptbased instruction that reflects IB philosophy and demonstrates best practices for interdisciplinary learning.

• Use classroom teaching as a laboratory for instructional innovation and teacher development.

• Note: Instructional load may evolve as the school grows and as program staffing and coaching needs shift during the founding years.

Founding Year Priorities

• Build the foundational systems structures and documentation required for IB authorization.

• Develop a replicable model for inquirydriven instruction and interdisciplinary learning.

• Support the recruitment onboarding and training of founding teachers.

• Collaborate with school leadership to design schoolwide routines culture systems and academic structures.

• Embrace feedback adapt flexibly and model a growth mindset in a dynamic founding environment.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities attributes and experiences:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher.

• At least 35 years of teaching or instructional leadership experience ideally within an IB school.

• Demonstrated expertise in inquirybased instruction conceptbased curriculum and interdisciplinary learning.

• Experience designing curriculum assessments and professional learning aligned to IB frameworks.

• Strong understanding of IB standards and practices including authorization and evaluation processes.

• Ability to coach support and inspire teachers in implementing rigorous globally minded instruction.

• Strong communication organization and projectmanagement skills.

• Unshakable commitment to educational equity global citizenship and culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Deep alignment with the mission mindsets identity and values of ECS and DCS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in education or related field.

• 5 years of teaching or instructional leadership experience ideally within an IB school.

• Experience in a founding school or startup environment.

• Experience working with multilingual learners and culturally diverse communities.

• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

Compensation and Benefits

At Elevate Charter Schools we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on the skills and qualifications required for the role. Our salaries are set through a lens of equity and based on an individuals skills education and years of experience relevant to the role.

The salary range for the Founding International Baccalaureate (IB) Coordinator is $90000 to $110000 commensurate with experience and qualification and reflective of the responsibilities and expertise needed to succeed in this position. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications.

In addition to competitive compensation Elevate offers a range of comprehensive benefits packages to all regular fulltime employees at a competitive value including employerpaid medical dental and vision insurance for individual employees.

Elevate Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Elevate Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Elevate is a nonprofit charter management organization serving public charter schools in Connecticuts urban communities. Our scholars are 99% Black and Brown and Elevate deeply values inclusion representation and diversity across our staff.

Elevate Charter Schools is committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable environment for all stakeholders. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply especially those who share a similar background to the communities we serve.

If you have questions about the application process experience any challenges or need support completing your application please reach out to our talent team at We are committed to ensuring an accessible and welcoming experience for all candidates.

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