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Form of workRISE Academy is a subsidiary of RISE Education System, a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization that is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia. It is our mission to promote the holistic development of the child through an authentic and experiential student learning experience. This is accomplished by educating the child in the formation of faith, family and community. RISE Academy strives for the development of the whole child by providing excellence in academic preparation in a faith-based environment. It is our vision to guide and nurture students to become role models who will exhibit high levels of God-consciousness, professional excellence and civic leadership by serving society at large.
We are looking to hire a full-time, in-person School Administrator / Instructional Leader for the 2024-2025 school year at the RISE Academy in San Jose, California.
Job Expectations:
- Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
- Culture of Excellence: Fosters a safe, culturally responsive and nurturing community where students love learning and are excited to attend school daily
- Teaching and Learning: Creates powerfully engaging experiences aligned to our academic model, and designed to accelerate student learning and achievement
- Data & Assessment: Regularly engage in individual student case management, by proactively making data-driven decisions
- Innovation: Develops and executes innovative STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math) strategies to ensure a world-class and well-rounded education
- Professional Growth: Committed to continuous growth, actively engages in professional development opportunities, and contributes to our professional learning community
- Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key school community events
Responsibilities include:
- Plan and evaluate the educational program (selecting learning resources and planning activities for students, parents and teachers) in one or more areas of the school
- Oversee the academic program (curriculum development, scope implementation and revision, classroom instructions, review lesson plans, teaching strategies, intervention programs and enrichment programs) in one or more areas of the school
- Institute administrator and teacher training and retention, peer observation and teacher mentor programs, support and coach teachers to improve their teaching techniques and classroom management
- Align processes and procedures with system level guidelines and procedures in order to achieve the school's main objective: students with academic excellence, holistic excellence and high moral standards, who are well-adjusted in the overall local community
Required Skills/Qualities:
- Bachelor's degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field
- At least 2 years experience as a lead teacher / coordinator in an academic institution
Preferred Skills/Qualities:
- Valid teaching credentials
- Master's degree in education, educational leadership, or a related field
- At least 2 years experience in a managerial role in an academic institution
Compensation:
The compensation range is based on teaching credentials, working experience, academic degrees, and certifications. Children of staff members are eligible for tuition discounts.
