iCivics Curriculum & Professional Learning Coach - Equitable Hiring Group

Who We Are - iCivics
iCivics is a fast growing civic education nonprofit located in Cambridge, MA. Founded by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, iCivics re-imagines civic education for American democracy. We champion equitable and non-partisan civic education, while providing engaging resources that empower educators in the critical task of preparing young people for lifelong civic engagement. 

In partnership with iCivics, up to 9 million students learn about our government, the rule of law, and civic issues. We make civic education relevant to new generations of Americans through online games and innovative classroom resources available at no cost. Our reach is substantial: 145,000 teachers across all 50 states are registered with iCivics—and we are growing by leaps and bounds based on a 30% increase in just one year in new teacher accounts and active users. Student engagement is at the heart of the iCivics story: our games have been played by students a staggering 148 million times.

But we're not only the leading provider of civic education, but also working to catalyze a movement to prioritize civic education in the United States and demonstrate its impact in sustaining and strengthening our nation's constitutional democracy.

iCivics has developed, along with many others, the Educating for American Democracy (“EAD”) Roadmap. We believe the roadmap offers a path forward for a divided nation. iCivics has developed a full year United States history curriculum that it plans to expand, implement and research.  This position leads the implementation, support and impact of our curriculum.

About the role – iCivics Curriculum & Professional Learning Coach
iCivics seeks an education professional to support our district partners implementing the iCivics US History curriculum and instructional materials. The Implementation Coach is a member of the Learning Services team and supports iCivics in its goal to promote strong, social studies teaching and learning in our partner districts

Your responsibilities will include:
Oversee the implementation of a core US History curriculum and professional learning services with a district cohort of teachers, which includes:

• Build relationships with the district and teachers based on trust, mutual respect, and shared goals for success.
• Work with the district leadership and potential local partners to localize the iCivics US History core curriculum and professional learning unpacking sessions to ensure positive outcomes such as student engagement, student growth, and increased teacher satisfaction.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate monthly PD with implementing teachers to unpack the curriculum and plan for the upcoming unit.
• Using either iCivics coaching cycles or coaching protocols that exist in the district, informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teacher’s professional growth and students’ success.
• Utilize Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice.
• Provide efficient and timely access to rigorous content expertise, implementation resources, and key information to all partners.
• Monitor implementing teachers’ progress through frequent classroom visits, providing growth-producing feedback and support.
• Promptly submit reports on progress of teaching and learnings to iCivics and district leadership.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate professional learning sessions with other iCivics members or teachers.
• Represent iCivics at professional conferences, working with other organizations, and at networking events 

Who you are

• Local to the District. You live in or near the district, are familiar with the state standards and the community’s history, and are motivated to support teachers and students in your community. 
• An Inquiry-based Educator. You have five years or more of social studies classroom teaching experience, are deeply familiar with inquiry-based instruction, and have experience with facilitating adult learning
• An Effective Collaborator. You’ve successfully worked across cultural lines on a dispersed team, and you have the ability to operate in complex situations. You can easily gain trust from team members and are known for supporting them to ensure they are set up for success. You’re not afraid to ask questions.
• Resourceful and Adaptable. You're at ease with ambiguity and rapid change. You possess a positive attitude and identify creative solutions to obstacles. You can juggle many essential responsibilities at once, and you're rigorous about prioritizing.
• Flexible. You can manage a diverse set of team needs and aren't afraid to step outside your job description or comfort zone to help the team reach its goals. You're comfortable with shifting schedules and don't expect every day to go "as planned."
• Committed to Inclusion. You're always asking: “whose voice is not at the table?” You have experience working with diverse teams and successfully navigating cross-cultural communication in both local and global contexts, and you deeply value creating a workplace that is supportive of difference.

What you’ll need

• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and complete assignments reliably and on-time with minimal supervision in a fast-paced workplace.
• Expertise at efficiently and clearly communicating to teachers, district partners, and as a member of the internal team.
• Impeccable organization - you are highly detail-oriented and someone who gets a real sense of satisfaction from producing polished work and managing smooth and orderly processes. 
• A driver's license and vehicle. 

Compensation and Location 
iCivics provides a comprehensive benefits package, including generous health insurance for individuals and competitive rates for families/dependents, generous time off, family leave, and a collegial environment that supports professional development and wellness. 

The salary for this position is $75,500 and is non-negotiable. 

This is a full-time, hybrid position that must be based in the Baltimore area. You will have relative control over your schedule but will need to meet with teachers in person during 2-3 days a week. You will be reimbursed for any travel expenses you incur traveling between schools. 
 

The Application Process
iCivics has engaged Equitable Hiring Group to support this hiring process. To apply, please complete the short form to the right. 

Individuals who apply by Thursday, February 15th, will be given priority; therefore, we encourage you to submit yours soon!

When you apply, we kindly ask you to remove your schools from your resume. There is no need to reformat your resume and leave your degree as is; simplify it to “B.A. Economics,” for example. Just remember to remove any undergraduate and graduate school name references where possible. This “bias-reduced” process is aimed at opening this opportunity to more candidates, reviewing applicants on performance assessments instead of resume proxies (e.g., where you went to school).

iCivics is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented applicants.