Instructional Coach at Golden Charter Academy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Golden Charter Academy is an innovative start-up charter school that opened in Fresno, CA in August 2021. It is a place-based, science-oriented school that emphasizes environmental stewardship, social justice, and equity. The instructional approach employs Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a strategy to provide successful pathways for student success in all learners. GCA has a formal partnership with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, where students utilize the zoo as a living, educational laboratory. The Golden Charter Academy is open for grades TK – 6th and will be growing to include 7th grade in the 2025-26 school year, and 8th grade for the 2026-27 school year. On February 24, 2025 GCA broke ground on it's new sustainable, green facility across the street from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. Golden Charter Academy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Instructional Coach to support teaching staff in delivering high-quality education to students from Transitional Kindergarten through 6th grade. The Instructional Coach will work collaboratively with educators to enhance instructional practices, improve student outcomes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Working closely with school leadership, and reporting directly to the Principal, the Instructional Coach will assist with supporting teachers in meeting school - wide academic and performance goals.
Requirements / Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Instructional Support: • Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement effective instructional strategies aligned with the school's curriculum and instructional goals. • Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers on instructional techniques, classroom management, and differentiation strategies. • Model effective teaching practices and co-teach lessons as needed to demonstrate best practices. 2. Professional Development: • Work collaboratively with leadership to plan, coordinate, and facilitate professional development sessions that focus on enhancing teacher skills and knowledge in areas such as pedagogy, assessment, data analysis, and instructional technology. • Provide individualized coaching to teachers based on their professional goals and needs identified through observations and assessments. • Support new teachers through mentoring and induction programs to ensure successful onboarding and integration into the school community. 3. Data Analysis and Assessment: • Assist teachers in analyzing student achievement data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for instructional improvement. • Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop and implement data-driven instructional interventions and strategies to address student learning needs. 4. Curriculum Development: • Work with curriculum coordinators and grade-level teams to review, revise, and develop curriculum materials and resources that are aligned with state standards and educational best practices during Professional Leaming Communities. • Provide input and recommendations for selecting instructional materials, resources, and technology tools that support differentiated instruction and meet the needs of diverse learners.
5. School Culture and Collaboration: • Foster a positive and collaborative school culture by promoting professional dialogue, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement among staff. • Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and support staff to implement school-wide initiatives and programs that support student achievement and growth. QUALIFICATIONS: • Master's degree in Education or related field (preferred). • Valid teaching credential with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in TK - 6th grade. • Proven experience as an instructional coach or similar role, with a track record of improving instructional practices and student outcomes. • Strong knowledge of educational pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment strategies, and data analysis. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, parents, and community members. • Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.
- Copy of Transcript (Master's Degree)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please submit at least 2 letters of rec)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Instructional Support: • Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement effective instructional strategies aligned with the school's curriculum and instructional goals. • Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers on instructional techniques, classroom management, and differentiation strategies. • Model effective teaching practices and co-teach lessons as needed to demonstrate best practices. 2. Professional Development: • Work collaboratively with leadership to plan, coordinate, and facilitate professional development sessions that focus on enhancing teacher skills and knowledge in areas such as pedagogy, assessment, data analysis, and instructional technology. • Provide individualized coaching to teachers based on their professional goals and needs identified through observations and assessments. • Support new teachers through mentoring and induction programs to ensure successful onboarding and integration into the school community. 3. Data Analysis and Assessment: • Assist teachers in analyzing student achievement data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for instructional improvement. • Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop and implement data-driven instructional interventions and strategies to address student learning needs. 4. Curriculum Development: • Work with curriculum coordinators and grade-level teams to review, revise, and develop curriculum materials and resources that are aligned with state standards and educational best practices during Professional Leaming Communities. • Provide input and recommendations for selecting instructional materials, resources, and technology tools that support differentiated instruction and meet the needs of diverse learners.
5. School Culture and Collaboration: • Foster a positive and collaborative school culture by promoting professional dialogue, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement among staff. • Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and support staff to implement school-wide initiatives and programs that support student achievement and growth. QUALIFICATIONS: • Master's degree in Education or related field (preferred). • Valid teaching credential with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in TK - 6th grade. • Proven experience as an instructional coach or similar role, with a track record of improving instructional practices and student outcomes. • Strong knowledge of educational pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment strategies, and data analysis. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, parents, and community members. • Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.
- Copy of Transcript (Master's Degree)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please submit at least 2 letters of rec)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities.
• Physical stamina sufficient to sustain light to medium physical labor for up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment ( office, district, school site to site) for sustained periods of time on hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps, and to respond to emergency situations.
• Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/ or carry 15 pounds of material or supplies; occasionally lift 40 or more pounds with assistance.
• Indoor/outdoor work environment.
Comments and Other Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities.
• Physical stamina sufficient to sustain light to medium physical labor for up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment ( office, district, school site to site) for sustained periods of time on hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps, and to respond to emergency situations.
• Physical strength sufficient to periodically lift and/ or carry 15 pounds of material or supplies; occasionally lift 40 or more pounds with assistance.
• Indoor/outdoor work environment.