Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students.

A successful Academics Team Member:

The successful Alpha Academics Team member believes that ALL students are capable of success. They uphold high expectations for students, teachers, and instructional leaders, and they utilize data to drive their coaching, ensuring that the leaders they support are achieving growth. The successful Alpha Academics Team member is excited to receive coaching and feedback, understanding that their growth as an educator is an ever-evolving process, and that anyone interacting with our students is an educator regardless of specific responsibilities We seek educators who are committed to amplifying and celebrating the diverse experiences and cultures of our scholars and their families; educators who are excited to be a member of a vibrant school network; and educators who provide strong coaching and support to school leaders, teachers, and staff.

The Associate Director of STEM Programs is expected to:

• Design curriculum, new course offerings, scope and sequences across Alpha's K-12 network of schools
• Research and support TK-12 teachers, instructional coaches, and school administrators in implementing scientifically-backed instructional techniques for mathematics, science, and technology instruction and improving overall student achievement.
• Develop and facilitate professional development to Alpha staff that supports Alpha's STEM model
• Audit and update a STEM playbook for each course across Alpha's TK-12 network of schools
• Develop rigorous, standards-aligned STEM benchmark assessment tools for all K-12 schools across all grade levels and courses
• Coach Assistant Principals in their instructional coaching practices and support with leadership development

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The starting salary for this role is $101,284 and goes up based on years of experience.
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away

You Possess…

• A Bachelor's degree
• K-12 teaching experience (required)
• Minimum of three years of coaching experience in a school setting
• Successful experience with curriculum design, backwards planning from state assessments, data analysis, and delivery of professional development
• A commitment to working with students in traditionally underserved communities. Approximately 80% of Alpha's students are from under-resourced communities and will be the first in their families to go to college. The majority of our students are Latinx and/or Vietnamese.
• Subject matter expertise in math and/or science strongly preferred

Join our team…

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four high-performing public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org