About TAF

Every student can achieve academic success, yet the public education system was not designed to meet students of color where they dream — instead they marginalize them and underestimate their abilities. TAF partners with school districts, educators, colleges/universities, and organizations to challenge the current public education system. We help schools create healthy and safe learning environments that center student voice and cultivate students into socially conscious and self-aware critical thinkers, problem solvers, ideators, creators, and leaders. Specifically, we:

• Co-manage TAF@Saghalie, our lighthouse 6th-12th grade neighborhood public school where we provide industry-relevant and equitable curriculum and experiences.
• Partner with public schools and coach students and staff using our successful STEMbyTAF learning model.
• Support and develop early-career educators of color through educational equity and liberation pedagogy.
• Give school leaders the tools to create school environments where educators of color can thrive.
• Provide professional development for teachers who are interested in using a pedagogy rooted in equity and student voice/choice.

Our approach to transforming public education is both rewarding and challenging and requires us to keep our north star focused on excellent outcomes for students. That means bringing our best every day and picking each other up when we can’t, which is why since 1996 we’ve maintained a family friendly, entrepreneurial, collaborative environment where staff can bring their entire selves and their ideas to work every day.

TAF is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals who want more than just a job - they want an opportunity to be their authentic selves while leaving a legacy of elevating students and teachers of color in education. TAF is rooted in equity, with a collaborative nature where continuous learning is valued. At TAF, you'll have the chance to co-create with like-minded changemakers and share your unique gifts to support students and teachers in a joyful, equitable culture. Work-life balance is important at TAF, as we support team members in pursuing their passions while making a meaningful impact. Ignite your purpose and join something special!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Transformation STEM Intergration Coach Provides a broad range of instructional support to teachers at STEMbyTAF Transformation partner schools and Co-Managed Schools. Coaching can be delivered in small, whole group, and/or online mediums and focused primarily on building the capacities of teachers' understanding of STEMbyTAF Model which centers equity in its four pillars:

Interdisciplinary project-based learning, STEM Intergration, education technology, and college and career readiness. A variety of coaching methods are used to promote adult learning and support professional growth. The Transformation STEM Intergration Coach supports teachers and leaders at partner sites with the development and implementation of PBL projects and students' presentations of learning. At schools that are co-managed by TAF, they also organize and oversee the development and implementation of STEM EXPO.

We're looking for a dynamic teacher leader/instructional coach who has a passion for equitable public education and can inspire and bring to life project-based learning for students and teachers while integrating STEM into the classroom. A successful candidate will be relational and strategic in their approach, understand the importance of collaboration and familial and community partnerships, and is on their own personal journey towards racial equity.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication and Building Relationships

• Builds trusting relationships with teachers to enable discussion, relfection, and inquiry around teaching practices
• Encourages reflective dialogue by asking open-ended questions, and using problem and paraphrasing techniques
• Understands that listening and learning are the keys to developing a successful coaching relationship
• Creates structures and processes for collaborative work that promotes collegiality and shared responsibility
• Engages all adults in change efforts that leverage assets and considers challenges in schools and communities. (Looks like: optimizing potential, situational awareness, asset-based approach)
• Creates structures and processes that promote trust, collegiality and builds on shared expertise
• Fosters a professional learning culture grounded in adult learning theory and research-based Transformation strategies
• Partners with building leaders to support teacher learning and improves student achievement

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Offers instructional support to teachers to cultivate a culture of inquiry and problem-solving for students and self
• Speaks with authority and accuracy about STEMbyTAF's vision for PBL, according to the STEMbyTAF PBL Practitioners Rubric
• Instruct and Support teachers in their implementation of STEMbyTAF project-based learning in schools with teachers
• Advocates for equitable academic, civic and social-emotional outcomes to eliminate race-based disparity
• Skillfully facilitates ongoing, job embedded professional development for teachers: 1:1 small and whole group
• Builds teachers capacity to integrate technology into PBL for collaboration, research and domain specific software to support project implementation
• Differentiates professional development opportunities based on student data and adult learning priorities

STEM EXPO

• Plan, facilitate and execute STEM challenges for STEM Elective classes for class-to-class, grade-level, and school wide competitions
• Drive the planning, organization and implementation of STEM Expo (whole school student showcase of learning)
• Demonstrates deep reflection both verbally and in written form 
• Connect teacher and students to mentors from industry to enhance instruction support and student experiences throughout the year

DATA ANALYSIS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

• Bases all coaching and professional development decisions on teacher and student data
• Assists teachers in analyzing student data and designing differential instruction 
• Collaboratively monitors student progress to sustain continuous improvement

DOCUMENTATION AND CODIFICATION

• Complete all reporting requirements for position
• Documents transformative practices developed and utilized at TAF Transformation Partner sites
• Complete and update annual work plan
• Generate and codify practices developed

LIFELONG LEARNER

• Consistently seeks new experiences and opportunities for learning
• Demonstrates deep reflection both verbally and in written form

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3-5 years middle or high school science teaching (experience teaching math beneficial)
• Experience with curriculum development and a variety of effective instructional strategies
• Experience analyzing data and using it to modify instructional practices to benefit students
• Must have demonstrated effective facilitation of professional development for adult learners
• Ability to represent underserved children of color for higher education and professional success
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities
• Openness to participate in racial equity work to recognize personal bias and improve performance through a racial equity lens 
• Must have demonstrated effective leadership skills (perhaps a former teacher leader)
• Ability to manage and support multiple projects
• Pass all required criminal and child abuse background checks
• Moderate to high proficiency and aptitude in Microsoft Windows Operation System, Office 365 Suite, Google Suite, Cursory knowledge using Course Management Systems (CMS), Dropbox and Sharepoint

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At minimum, a Bachelors in Secondary Education
• Minimum of three years exemplary classroom experience at relevant level
• Previous work in a STEM field preferred
• Strong math, coding, and engineering skills preferred
• Ability to engage with all STEM related projects, in all areas of science
• Familiarity working in diverse and multi-cultural and bilingual environments
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
• History of positive evaluations
• Fluency in languages other than Englis is a plus
• Possess a valid Washington State Drivers' license and have consistent reliable access to transportation

When Applying:

Upload resume and cover letter to the Attention, Human Resources. Your cover letter should express why you’re interested in this role and address the following questions: 

1. What does it mean for you to have a commitment to anti-racism? 
2. How have you demonstrated that commitment and how would you see yourself demonstrating it at TAF?

BENEFITS

• 100% Healthcare
• Individual Retirement Account 
• Additional two-staff week off
• Accumulated Vacation and Sick Leave

TAF is a proud equal opportunity employer that complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and follows guidelines to select the best qualified person for each position within the organization. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or other physical or mental disability.