Director, K-12 Math (1 Year Position)

The K-12 Director of Mathematics at KIPP supports the implementation of math initiatives, including curriculum alignment and regional student-centered goals, to ensure students graduate ready for post-secondary plans. The role involves coaching, curriculum management, and professional development within a mission-driven organization.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $124,800-$150,000

Responsibilities

• Serve as an internal KIPP Foundation Expert for the K-8 Illustrative Mathematics (IM v.360) curriculum.
• Facilitate annual Set the Bar PD and networkwide PD for Curriculum, Assessment, and Systems.
• Maintain the suite of instructional tools aligned to curriculum and assessments.
• Engage in regular Academic Progress Monitoring on related curricular assessments.
• Engage in on-site direct coaching via Walkthroughs, Live-the-Lesson Labs, Coaching the Coach, Coaching Meeting Labs.
• Establish and maintain a regional coaching portfolio to build network exemplars.
• Support direct PD on-site for curriculum launch and differentiation of PD.
• Support the network through pull-in support with implementation challenges via virtual support, in-person lesson models, in-person PD delivery, implementation visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of student achievement in K-8 mathematics.
• 4+ years of math teaching experience.
• 2+ years of math instructional coaching/curriculum development/program implementation or similar out-of-classroom experience.
• 2+ years of experience in math instructional leadership at a district/regional level or similar role supporting multiple schools.
• Proven ability to coach adults effectively and plan professional development.
• Experience using continuous improvement cycles to drive learning and results.

Benefits

• 25 holidays plus 18 flexible PTO days, increasing with years of service.
• 100% paid parental leave.
• Coverage of medical/dental/vision plans: 100% for employee, 75% for family.
• Wellness benefits including fitness reimbursements, discounted tickets, backup care, employee assistance program.
• Retirement plan with 4% match, legal plans, life/disability insurance, flexible spending accounts.

Additional Information

• Travel: Extensive travel (31-40%, 65-90 days per year).
• Full-time exempt role.
• Location: Preferably based out of KIPP Foundation offices in NYC or Chicago, or remote.