Director Of Microschool Partner Success (Remote)

JOB TITLE: Director of MicroSchoolsPartner Success

LOCATION: Remote with Travel

START DATE: Spring 2024

Overview of KaiPod and the Position

KaiPod Learning supports the microschool ecosystem in two different ways.

• We operate learning pods across the country, where students gather at KaiPod Learning Centers, organized in pods of 12, working on a personalized learning curriculum, and benefiting from the guidance of highly qualified Learning Coaches.
• We also partner with entrepreneurial founders who are building microschools in their local communities. Whether launching or operating microschools with diverse models such as outdoor, faith-based, or "gifted" programs, we empower a decentralized network of individuals committed to enriching school choices in their communities.

As a Director of Microschool Partner Success, you will play a dual role in supporting our company-operated pods and our partner network. Your contributions will be vital in disseminating best practices learned from our pods to our partners, fostering a thriving educational ecosystem.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Provide continued support and strong guidance to our Partner Network of MicroSchools across the country:

• Support Microschool Founders with professional development, community building, and one-on-one coaching.
• Travel to our partners' sites and provide actionable feedback and support.
• Create and manage a comprehensive library of training resources - documents and videos - for our Catalyst Fellows, Microschool Partners, and Learning Coaches.
• Oversee the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment process, ensuring data is organized, analyzed, and presented effectively to all stakeholders.
• Support our partners, Learning Coaches, and families in understanding curriculum options that are available and may fit their needs.
• Support our Learning Coaches and Partners in monitoring student progress on a variety of virtual curricula.
• Expand KaiPod virtual student clubs, ensuring a diverse range of high-quality options.

2. Provide continued support and strong guidance to Learning Coaches that lead KaiPod's company-operated sites:

• Provide direct management and supervision to Learning Coaches, helping them create KaiPod magic. Provide thoughtful feedback and problem-solving support.
• Deeply learn the ins and outs of operating a microschool.
• Using in-person observations, internal rubrics, and a deep understanding of our vision, evaluate the effectiveness of each KaiPod site and make recommendations for improvement.
• Requires regular travel to KaiPod locations throughout the country.

Key Skills

• This position works across multiple different teams. Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills are essential.
  • Leadership and culture-building abilities.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and listening skills.
  • Strong organizational and research capabilities.
• Strong data analysis and presentation capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead students to an exceptionally high level of academic achievement and create dynamic and joyous classroom environments.
• Knowledgeable about a variety of different school models (e.g., project-based, college preparatory, Montessori), unique student populations (e.g., neurodivergent students), and a wide range of experience with grade levels.
• Open to feedback. Prioritizes their growth and personal development.
• Quick to identify and communicate challenges. Equally as quick to propose solutions and options.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• At least three to five years of teaching experience.
• At least two years of experience in a school leadership role (coaching, developing, leading teachers).
• Experience in homeschooling or school choice movement is preferred.