Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction

Island School Overview

The Cape Eleuthera Island School (CEIS), a not-for-profit organization based in Eleuthera, The Bahamas, was founded in 1999 to create and support transformational educational experiences with the mission of leadership effecting change.  The diverse CEIS educational initiatives, including the Island School Semester and Summer Term, Deep Creek Middle School, the Elementary Learning Center, and Community Engagement and Partnership, deliver unique education in partnership with the authentic and meaningful work our organization undertakes in research, sustainable development and innovation at the Cape Eleuthera Institute.

Our Schools

Deep Creek Middle School (DCMS) is an independent day school on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas. It was founded in September 2001 with the goal of increasing access to educational resources for people in South Eleuthera. The school has grown to serve students in grades 7, 8 and 9 and offers an experiential approach to the Bahamian national curriculum. While DCMS is located in the settlement of Deep Creek, it is fully a part of the larger Island School community and the middle school students purposefully engage in collaborative work and learning with students, faculty, scientists, farmers and innovators throughout the Island School organization.

The Elementary Learning Center (ELC)  is a small yet unique school, consisting of 24 students between the ages of 3-11 years old, kindergarten to grade 6. Our student population consists of a mix between Island School Staff children, local Bahamian families, and Expat families. The Elementary Learning Center, teachers use an inquiry-based approach to actively engage students in purposeful, meaningful, and authentic learning. Both the process and outcomes of learning are valued for their contributions to developing deep understanding and critical thinking. Students are actively involved in the entire learning process as individuals and by working collaboratively.

Within the framework of Island School’s vision of leadership effecting change, our educational programs create a learning environment where students not only learn the subject matter from established curriculum, but focus on academic growth, leadership and responsible citizenship. Our distinctive philosophy of education invites students to join our community, take calculated risks, solve real problems, engage with the natural environment, and experience deep learning beyond the classroom.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Development

• Develop and implement systematic processes for data collection and analysis to inform instructional priorities and improve student outcomes.
• Lead the design and alignment of curriculum frameworks with a strong focus on experiential, place-based, and inquiry-based learning, ensuring integration of literacy and numeracy across all grade levels.
• Collaborate with faculty to design engaging, interdisciplinary units that incorporate real-world applications, hands-on experiences, and differentiated instruction.
• Provide professional development, coaching, and resources to support high-quality, student-centered teaching practices, including modeling, co-teaching, observation, and feedback.
• Guide teachers in utilizing diverse assessment methods to inform instruction and support all learners, fostering inclusive and effective literacy instruction.
• Model and inspire a commitment to excellence, evidence-based best practices, and continuous professional growth in education.

Collaboration and Communication

• Foster collaboration across departments, working closely with stakeholders such as The Bahamas Ministry of Education, Cape Eleuthera Institute scientists, community members, and other program partners.
• Exhibit excellent communication, relational, and problem-solving skills to build strong networks and relationships within the school community and beyond.
• Provide regular updates and reports on curriculum progress, instructional coaching efforts, and student achievement data.

Institutional and Community Contributions

• Oversee partnerships such as the University of The Bahamas Teaching Practicum and contribute content for newsletters and reports to the Ministry of Education.
• Promote cross-cultural understanding and inclusivity within the school community.
• Actively contribute to the broader goals of The Cape Eleuthera Island School.

Additional Responsibilities

• Fulfill additional duties as assigned based on the needs of the organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Those who join our high-functioning team will be committed to achieving the goals of The Cape Eleuthera Island School with everyone in our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and especially encourage applications from Bahamians.

• Teaching credential and/or master’s degree with specialization in experiential learning, instructional coaching, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience implementing experiential, project-based learning pedagogy.
• At least two years of experience guiding instruction and mentoring teachers ideally in experiential and place-based learning.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• High flexibility, adaptability, and commitment to professional responsibilities.
• A love of children and the outdoors, with a deep appreciation for community-centered learning.
• Demonstrated ability to live and work in a small, remote community.

We are a Bahamian equal opportunity employer and preference will be given to suitably qualified Bahamians.