Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Posted: 05-Feb-25
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $75,000 - $95,000
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The Berkeley Carroll School is a Pre-K through grade 12 college preparatory school of approximately 1000 students located in the Park Slope section of New York City. Our vibrant intellectual community draws students from all over the city, admission to the school is competitive, and both our parents and students value achievement and community.
Berkeley Carroll seeks an experienced Lower School Math Coordinator to oversee the growth and evolution of our PreK-Grade 4 mathematics program. This position oversees the development and implementation of the math curriculum, collaborating with teachers on curriculum planning, pacing, assessment, and differentiation to promote alignment and student achievement. The Lower School Math Coordinator provides job-embedded professional learning for teachers, communicates the math program to families, and partners with the Lower School Math Interventionist to support students as needed. This full-time, in-person position begins August 2025
Primary Responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation of the mathematics curriculum with a focus on developing a robust program that meets the needs of all learners, especially in grades K-4
- Possesses expertise in integrating innovative, experiential, real-world, and play-based learning approaches into math programs to enhance engagement and deepen understanding
- Collaborate with colleagues (grade teams and individuals) on curriculum planning, pacing, assessment, and differentiation
- Observe practice and provide feedback to enhance and support professional learning for teachers, serving as an advisor, resource, and in-house expert in instructional approaches and practices that result in student growth and success
- Partner with the math interventionist to ensure alignment and support students with small group or individual instruction
- Provide intervention and extension support as necessary
- Has extensive experience in creating professional adult learning communities and designing impactful professional development programs.
- Monitor the use of curriculum materials and ordering or procuring additional materials as necessary
- Works with Lower School Director to communicate the math program to parents/ guardians through written and verbal communication including but not limited to parent community events, newsletters and conferences with families
- Collaborate with middle and upper school math department chairs to ensure alignment with regard to vision and mission
Candidates should send a cover letter, resume with a list of references, and completed Berkeley Carroll Employment Application to Kelly Grimmet, Lower School Director (kgrimmett@berkeleycarroll.org), Briar Sauro, Assistant Director of Lower School (bsauro@berkeleycarroll.org), and Stephen Mak, Assistant Head of School for Program and Innovation (smak@berkeleycarroll.org)
Qualifications:
- Deep knowledge of and experience working with adult learners in math curriculum and program development
- Experience teaching mathematics conceptually to elementary grade students
- Skill in growing and supporting programs and practices that are culturally responsive
- High degree of assessment literacy, and using data to inform instruction, with the capacity to lead colleagues in building their understanding of using evidence to improve instruction
- Master’s Degree in Education or related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience as an elementary instructional coach, preferably in mathematics
- Experience and knowledge associated with math curricula (such as Bridges, Illustrative Math, Singapore Math, TERC Investigations, Context for Learning), assessment tools (such as Listening to Learn, MAP Growth), and standards-based instruction and reporting