K12 Part-time Instructional Coach

Description:Make A Difference in the Lives of Teachers and Students: Become a Kaplan Coach! Kaplan K12 is now hiring part-time instructional coaches to work with New York City teachers and students for the 2008 - 2009 school year. If you miss working in the classroom and have experience mentoring other educational professionals then this is the opportunity for you. If you have the skill to model lessons and assist teachers in using best pedagogical practices, and want to affect greater change in the New York City public school system, then apply to be a coach for Kaplan K12 in New York City.Kaplan, Inc. is one of the worlds leading educational organizations, with over 70 years of experience in building futures for all students. Kaplan K12 has built important alliances with many of New York Citys public schools; we provide professional development and coaching services in the key subject and content areas that forecast school success. These include direct curricula services in ELA, math, history, and the sciences. Our part-time coaches assist schools in delivering high-quality data-driven instructional programs to thousands of our citys most deserving yet underserved students.Kaplan K12 is looking for only the most talented and committed educators to join our part-time team. Coaches should understand and apply current instructional practices as well as utilize sound pedagogical practices for all areas of classroom instruction including data-driven instruction. Coaches should be able to collect and analyze classroom data, create action plans, and differentiate instruction based on the specific needs of students. We provide paid, comprehensive training to all accepted applicants as well as competitive rates for professional development and coaching. The ideal candidate will be able to commit to daytime assignments, both short term (3 to 7 days) and long term (10 to 40 days).If you are interested in applying, please e-mail your cover letter and resume to NYCTeamK12@kaplan.com In the subject line of your message, please write "K12 Coaching Positions". Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted.Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualifications:Position Qualifications Include:minimum of 3-5 years of successful full-time K-12 teaching experiencesters Degree in Education or a relevant content area ility to communicate effectively (written and oral)derstanding of standards based teaching, learning and assessmentility to model lessons and debrief lessons with teachersowledge of latest curricula and instructional reformsmonstrated knowledge and skills to assist teachers with analyzing data, creating action plans, and differentiating instruction based on the specific needs of students.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceFull time employees enjoy these outstanding benefits: * 401(k) plan * Comprehensive health, dental and short term disability & long term disability plans * Business casual dress code * Sick days, personal days, holidays, and vacation days * A friendly, team oriented environmentJob Location: New York, NYJob Number: 0625Company URL: http://www.kaptest.com/K12_home.jhtmCompany Profile:Kaplan K12 Learning Services (KLS) provides a comprehensive range of services that address standards-based, statewide assessment tests for parents, teachers and students nationwide. Through professional development programs, KLS supports learning by working with teachers and administrators in understanding their states' learning standards and in applying sound test-taking strategies that can be used in the classroom on a daily basis. Curriculum development materials provide schools with a high-quality, proven student curriculum, incorporating testing strategies and information on what to expect from a number of statewide standardized tests. And the KLS Basic Skills program offers effective extended-day and school-day programs that increase literacy, improve numeracy, accelerate acquisition of basic skills, and promote testing success. Kaplan K12 Learning Services is a fast growing division of Kaplan Test Preparation & Admissions.