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Middle School Academic Coach
Kent School
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Posted: 20-May-25
Location: Chestertown, Maryland
Type: Full Time
Salary: $40,000-$55,000
Categories:
Tutor
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Kent School
Middle School Learning Strategist/Academic Coach
Position Description
Kent School, an independent day school located on the bank of the Chester River in historic Chestertown, Maryland, serving children in Preschool through Grade 8, seeks a full-time Middle School Learning Strategist. The ideal candidate should love working with children in Grades 5-8 and can work cooperatively with the Middle School faculty and Lower School Learning Strategist. This position reports directly to the Assistant Head of School for Academics.
Responsibilities include:
Students' Academic Support and Intervention
Planning lessons and preparing materials for daily instruction to small group classes, as well as individual support
Designing learning activities to promote intellectual and creative growth
Providing academic support for students within their core subject classes to strengthen their executive functioning and academic skills
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents
Creating a fun and safe learning environment
Other duties as assigned
Teacher Support
Working in collaboration with teachers to develop or modify curricular materials to meet student needs
Working in collaboration with Middle School teachers to provide support for students
Co-teach to provide accommodations support for students
Guide teachers on best accommodations, assessment techniques, and appropriate strategies for student support
Provide regular updates to Middle School teachers on student progress
Observe, monitor, and record those teachers who have implemented suggested strategies and perform periodic data reviews to determine whether to continue, update, or discontinue those student strategies.
Parent and Community Support
Communicate with families regarding learning and academic support
Administrative Responsibilities
Working in collaboration with the Assistant Head of Academics to develop and maintain student support plans, outside support and/or evaluations
Maintaining records and notes of student progress
Conducting student academic evaluations for the admissions process
Develop Individual Student Success Plans for eligible students.
Qualifications:
Passion for the School’s mission
Three to five years of teaching experience in Middle School Education
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent listener and skillful communicator
Lifelong learner
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and list of 5 references to Jenny Cernak, Assistant Head of School for Academics, at jcernak@kentschool.org
Kent School serves children from Preschool through Grade 8. We are an inclusive school community designed for effective learning, immersed in the natural environment. Our riverside campus and outdoor learning environment are unparalleled. Kent School's location on the Chester River makes possible our signature Chesapeake Bay Studies program, which fosters hands-on environmental science and stewardship of the natural world. We are research-driven and committed to nurturing our students' potential for active citizenship in a connected world through academic, artistic, athletic, and moral excellence.