Maternelle and Lower School Instructional Coordinator

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Lower School
Mid Level

Our School

The International School of San Francisco is a bilingual, multicultural learning community where students learn to navigate the complexities of the world with confidence, empathy, and joy. Our vibrant urban campus is situated in the heart of the city and serves nearly 1,100 students beginning at age 2 and continuing through grade 12. 

 

Mission

Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, The International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. 

 

Opportunity

Working at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities both personal and professional. When minds and cultures from around the world come together, boundless curiosity takes hold; faculty and staff benefit from that deep intellectual engagement and joyful discovery as we live out our values of respect, integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and curiosity. Each employee is both teacher and learner in our vibrant, multicultural, multilingual school community.

 

Position: 

The Instructional Coordinator supports faculty in providing a vibrant learning environment that fosters true bilingualism and leverages the strengths of the French and U.S.-based components of our program. Reporting to the Maternelle and Lower School Principal and working across PK2 through grade 5, the Coordinator collaborates with leadership to facilitate data-informed planning and effective day-to-day implementation of an integrated bilingual progression. The Coordinator acts as coach, mentor, and facilitator to develop the skills of individual faculty members and the capacity of faculty teams, fostering faculty agency and a cycle of reflective, iterative improvement in teaching practices. Additionally, the Coordinator keeps up to date with neuroscience-based approaches and pedagogies and helps faculty create inclusive learning environments that allow all students to thrive. 

 

Focus and  Responsibilities: 

  • Lead teachers across grades and languages in the day-to-day work of delivering our integrated bilingual program 
  • Mentor and coach faculty one on one and in small groups, supporting teachers with actionable feedback on classroom observations and other aspects of teachers’ work 
  • Support faculty in implementing strategies for differentiation and other inclusive pedagogical practices 
  • Maintain a strong presence on both the Maternelle and Lower School campuses
  • Share knowledge of current research on pedagogical practices and help faculty refine their approaches based on developments in our understanding of learning
  • Support faculty in the design and curation of inclusive learning spaces
  • Under the direction of the Principal and Assistant Principals, lead faculty in selecting and using curricular materials, including digital tools for student and faculty use
  • Lead faculty in age-appropriate assessment design and implementation to ensure effective feedback, visibility on student progress, and coherence of assessment practices across the section and school
  • Under the direction of the Principal and Assistant Principals, identify key areas of professional growth for individuals, teams, and the faculty as a whole
  • With the Principal and Assistant Principals, design and implement structured internal professional development for faculty and suggest external learning opportunities
  • Foster faculty collaboration and a culture of peer coaching to enhance teacher agency, expertise, and effectiveness
  • Oversee and support faculty goal-setting and self-directed learning
  • Lead onboarding of new faculty, supporting them with formal and informal learning opportunities, to ensure a deep understanding of our school culture and pedagogy
  • Lead analysis of individual student and class-level performance data with faculty, and support faculty in using student learning data to inform their teaching
  • With the section team, student support staff, and classroom teachers, ensure the actualization of intervention and enrichment strategies for students with identified learning needs as well as gifted students
  • Support the Assistant Principals with data-driven curriculum review and development, and facilitate appropriate curriculum documentation by faculty
  • Collaborate with the Principal and Assistant Principal to deliver parent education on key topics related to our program and pedagogies
  • Perform supervisory and operational duties as assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal, such as morning care, recess supervision, dismissal, study hall, and substitute coverage

Key qualities:

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse, fast-paced, multilingual educational environment
  • Skill in coaching and mentoring individuals and teams to foster growth
  • Expertise in the design and facilitation of effective adult learning 
  • Significant experience in early childhood and elementary education
  • Facility with the analysis of student data
  • Strong knowledge of current educational research and the ability to help faculty translate research into concrete practices in manageable ways
  • Contagious enthusiasm for continuous learning
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once
  • An ability to communicate effectively in multiple formats with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required; advanced degree in relevant field preferred
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
  • Bilingualism in French strongly preferred

 

This is a full-time, year-round, salaried position reporting to the Lower School and Maternelle Principals. Salary range is $90,000 - $110,000 depending on experience.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL 

The International School of San Francisco is a PK-12 independent school.  Founded in 1962, our school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with over 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city. Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the French American International School offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. Our international community brings together people from many backgrounds. Together we strive to create a shared culture that develops compassionate, confident and principled people who will make the world better. We base our community on these values: Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, Curiosity.  

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