The mission of Equitas Academy Charter Schools is prepare students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity. We currently serve over 2,000 students and operate six schools in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Equitas Academy is searching for a Managing Director of Learning Innovation who will partner with school leaders to ensure that every Equitas classroom implements instructional practices that lead to transformative learning for all students.
The Managing Director of Learning Innovation will report to the Chief Schools Officer and supervise several direct reports.
Communicate and lead the implementation of a clear vision for instructional excellence across all grade levels and content areas. Implement and oversee systems to continually strengthen curriculum, instruction, assessments, and progress monitoring
- Stay abreast of promising innovations and research-based practices in curriculum, instruction, intervention, and educator development.
- Ensure that every Equitas student learns to read on grade level through pedagogy aligned with the science of reading; ensure that every Equitas student masters grade-level math skills through inquiry and authentic problem solving.
- Align curriculum, instructional programs, assessments, and educator development to the Equitas academic vision.
- Develop systems for interventions, both within and outside of the school day, to ensure that every student receives appropriate and responsive learning experiences.
Observe instruction to monitor curriculum and pedagogy implementation; support school leaders in providing feedback and support to educators
- Regularly observe classroom instruction, partnering with campus leaders to ensure high quality program implementation.
- Guide the implementation of a comprehensive support system that empowers every educator to effectively deliver their curriculum using the intended pedagogy.
Provide direction, supervision, and coaching to direct reports
- Provide support and learning experiences to equip team members with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully perform their duties.
- Effectively delegate projects and tasks, providing clear expectations and timelines.
- Implement Equitas performance management systems in ways that nurture the Equitas values of Joy, Belonging, Community, Growth, and Advocacy.
Develop, facilitate, and support professional development for school leaders and educators
- Lead the implementation of data cycles; facilitate frequent, proactive, and action-oriented data analysis.
- Provide any support necessary to ensure that every school has a year-long, comprehensive professional development plan for educators that is aligned with the Equitas academic vision.
- Support school leaders in providing professional development that is aligned with the principles of adult learning.
- Design and facilitate adult learning experiences for principals, instructional specialists, grade level lead teachers, and other team members.
Ensure that educators have access to high quality instructional materials, aligned to the Equitas Approach
- Curate curricula, instructional materials, and assessments.
- As necessary, facilitate curriculum adoption processes.
- Serve as Equitas Academy’s liaison with curriculum and assessment vendors and other external partners.
Collaborate with and learn alongside network office teammates
- Build relationships and lead cross functional projects with various departments.
- Engage in ongoing professional development.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 3 years of teaching experience
- At least 3 years of educational leadership experience, with a focus on curriculum and/or instruction
- Experience working in historically marginalized communities
- Proven track record of achieving successful student outcomes
- Experience achieving exceptional academic outcomes as the principal of an elementary, middle, or high school
- Experience designing and facilitating high quality professional development that transforms teaching practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a school principal
- A California teaching credential
- Administrative Services Credential
- Expertise in mathematics and/or literacy instruction, with a focus on intervention and foundational skills
- Expertise in instructional coaching and leadership coaching
- Successful experience leading large-scale change processes, including collaboration with faculty, staff, students, families, and community partners
Skills, Traits, and Dispositions:
- A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism (DEIA) and a desire to empower those who experience marginalization
- Ability to hold oneself and others accountable to high standards while also prioritizing wellness, sustainability and positive relationships
- A desire to learn, grow and develop through feedback
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills
- Persuasiveness and perseverance in attaining goal
- Ability to work independently and to exercise good judgment in high-stakes circumstances
- Flexibility and a willingness to take on new tasks as the responsibilities of the position evolve
- Extensive knowledge on the science of teaching and learning and the ability to communicate complex ideas related to these topics
$150,000 – $175,000 a year
Commitment to Diversity
Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Interview Process
Qualified candidates will be invited to the following stages of the interview process on the timeline below:
– First Round: Phone Interview (October 13 – 31)
– Second Round: Virtual Zoom Interview (October 27 – November 14)
– Final Round: In-Person Interview (November 10- December 5)