Innovative Teacher Leader & Mentor Coach

West Virginia K-12 Jobs; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 2,200 - 2,600; Part time

Job summary

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is seeking an Innovative Teacher Leader to balance classroom teaching with school-wide leadership. The role mentors new educators, guides county initiatives, and pilots cutting-edge teaching strategies across the district.

The successful candidate will participate in 10 specialized trainings, collaborate with the county curriculum team, and support peers with instructional coaching and modeling advanced, student-centered approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching.
• Leadership track record: Proven experience serving on a school leadership team or in an equivalent building-level leadership capacity.
• Certification: Valid State Teaching Certification.
• Mentorship credential: Current Certified Mentor status or a commitment to earn mentor certification upon hire.
• Growth mindset: Commitment to continuous learning, including attending all 10 specialized innovative teacher trainings; after-hours work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve actively on the school leadership team to help shape the school’s academic vision, culture, and strategic goals.
• Act as a liaison between administration and instructional staff to champion innovative practices.
• Provide direction for county curriculum team initiatives, ensuring local school alignment with district goals.
• Attend all 10 mandated innovative teacher training sessions and professional development workshops to stay at the forefront of modern pedagogy.
• Translate district curriculum changes into actionable classroom strategies for peers.
• Serve as a certified mentor to guide new and developing educators.
• Offer hands-on instructional coaching, co-teaching opportunities, and peer observations to support colleagues in adopting innovative teaching methods.
• Model advanced instructional strategies, including technology integration, data-driven differentiation, and student-centered learning.

Skills

3+ years teaching

School leadership experience

Mentor certification or commitment

Growth mindset

Attend trainings after hours

Education

State Teaching Certification

Certified Mentor status (optional)

Job description

West Virginia K-12 Jobs is seeking an Innovative Teacher Leader to balance classroom teaching with school-wide leadership. The role mentors new educators, guides county initiatives, and pilots cutting-edge teaching strategies across the district.

The successful candidate will participate in 10 specialized trainings, collaborate with the county curriculum team, and support peers with instructional coaching and modeling advanced, student-centered approaches.