Instructional Coach

Island School Overview

The Island School, a not-for-profit organization based in The Bahamas, was founded to create and support transformational educational experiences with the vision of leadership effecting change, on the island of Eleuthera. The diverse educational initiatives, including our High School Semester and Summer Term, Deep Creek Middle School, Elementary Learning Center, and our Community Engagement and Partnerships, deliver unique educational journeys in conjunction with the authentic and meaningful work our organization undertakes in research and sustainable development at the Cape Eleuthera Institute, our research and innovation hub. We are reimagining what education is for, and redesigning how education is delivered.

Position Overview

This position requires a highly motivated and flexible individual to work collaboratively with leaders and staff across educational programs within The Island School. The instructional coach will directly support faculty and students in a flexible, team-oriented environment to promote deep student learning and a culture of excellence.

The instructional coach will enhance the capacity of teachers at the Elementary Learning Center, Deep Creek Primary School and Deep Creek Middle School to deliver cross-curricular experiential learning integrating the resources of the Island School community as well as local Bahamian environmental organizations, cultural experts and agriculturalists to support the vision & mission of The Island School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate instructional leadership and professionalism

• Model excellence and an ongoing commitment to professional growth and development

• Serve as a role model and mentor to students and faculty

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, relational/social skills, and problem-solving abilities

• Support and collaborate across departments as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities as Instructional Coach

• Support teachers to deliver evidence-based best practices for high quality instruction, with a particular emphasis on place-based, experiential learning

• Develop and nurture strong, supportive relationships with faculty and staff

• Provide ongoing professional development and coaching to faculty and staff (e.g. professional learning opportunities, modeling, co-teaching, targeted 1:1 coaching)

• Support teachers with implementation of instructional strategies through modeling, co-teaching, observation, and feedback within an instructional coaching cycle

• Guide teachers in recognizing and responding to the unique needs of all learners

• Guide teachers in utilizing a variety of on-going, alternative assessment approaches to inform and differentiate instruction and compliment our cross curricular and place based teaching approach

• Support the partnership with the University of The Bahamas Teaching Practicum at Deep Creek Lab Schools

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with the needs of the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical and life insurance
• Accommodation (if hired off-island)
• On-campus meals at the Dinning Hall (when available)
• Eligibility for matching retirement plan after two years of service
• Professional development opportunities

Schedule

This is a full-time position with annual review. The Cape Eleuthera Island School and its related entities operate year round and working hours vary depending on needs but are typically Monday-Friday (40 hours/week), however, evening and weekend work will be required. Special events will require periods of time outside of normal working hours when staff must be on site for extended periods. The successful candidate should expect, and desire to work a variable and mission driven schedule.

Application

Applicants should include the following in their application:

1. Cover letter

2. Current resume

3. Three references (to include name, telephone number and email address)

4. Submit through our BambooHR portal: https://ceis.bamboohr.com/careers

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