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  

About Kent School

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.

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