Dean of Instruction & Curriculum Coach

Main Office; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Preparatory Academy in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Dean of Instruction to lead instructional programs, coach teachers, and ensure alignment with Arizona standards. Must have a Bachelor’s in Education and AZ teaching credentials, with strong communication and leadership skills.

The role supports teachers through walkthroughs, PLCs, and data-driven planning, with flexible full-time/part-time hours and a competitive salary. Strong collaboration with school leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in education from an accredited college or university.
• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
• A valid Arizona State Teaching Certificate, or the ability to obtain one with the appropriate endorsement(s).
• Valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, or the ability to obtain one.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of best instructional practices.
• This individual will exhibit the skills pertinent to fostering positive human relationshipsand the ability to work effectively with teachers and staff.
• Ability to facilitate learning, professional development, instructional oversight, and coaching.
• Ability to deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons across disciplines.
• Relevant teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
• Prioritize classroom visits in order to support teachers and assist with their retention.
• Support teachers in the daily implementation of all curriculum and instructional related elements.
• Ability to create and maintain positive and supportive relationships with the School Leader and school staff.
• Conduct classroom walkthroughs and observations for the purpose of support, identifying areas of strength and opportunity, and identify professional development needs of classroom teachers.
• Provide meaningful feedback to teachers.
• Select appropriate instructional practices for various student groups in support of all teachers.
• Familiar with a variety of instruments, technology tools, and other resources for assessing and enhancing student performance.
• Knowledge of how to train staff to map and align the curriculum.
• Ensure alignment between the locally implemented curriculum and Arizona State Standards.
• Disaggregate student data for instructional planning and professional development.
• Ensure alignment between the written, implemented, and assessed curriculum; and provide support in the development of pacing guides.
• Ensure the development of weekly lesson plans; mentor teachers in the development and implementation of those lesson plans.
• Meet with teachers on a weekly basis during PLC, 1:1 sessions, or on an as needed basis.
• Assist teachers in using data to design student instruction and assessment.
• Actively attend and participate in all scheduled curriculum coach meetings and related best practices activities/opportunities.
• Willingness to share acquired knowledge through formal and informal professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Instructional leadership

Coaching

Professional development

Standards-aligned instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Job description

Meridian Preparatory Academy in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Dean of Instruction to lead instructional programs, coach teachers, and ensure alignment with Arizona standards. Must have a Bachelor’s in Education and AZ teaching credentials, with strong communication and leadership skills.

The role supports teachers through walkthroughs, PLCs, and data-driven planning, with flexible full-time/part-time hours and a competitive salary. Strong collaboration with school leadership is essential.