Programs Coordinator

KaiPod Learning - Programs Coordinator

LOCATION:  Remote with Some Travel

START DATE: Summer 2024

Overview of KaiPod and the Position 

KaiPod Learning supports the microschool ecosystem in two different ways.

• We operate learning pods across the country, where students gather at KaiPod Learning Centers, organized in pods of 12, working on a personalized learning curriculum, and benefiting from the guidance of highly qualified Learning Coaches.
• We also partner with entrepreneurial founders who are building microschools in their local communities. Whether launching or operating microschools with diverse models such as outdoor, faith-based, or "gifted" programs, we empower a decentralized network of individuals committed to enriching school choices in their communities.

As a Programs Coordinator, you will play a dual role in supporting our company-operated pods and our partner network. Your contributions will be vital in disseminating best practices learned from our pods to our partners, fostering a thriving educational ecosystem.

Primary Responsibilities  

• Support Catalyst Fellows, Microschool Partners, and Learning Coaches with professional development, community building, and one-on-one coaching.  
• Create and manage a comprehensive library of training resources - documents and videos - for our Catalyst Fellows, Microschool Partners, and Learning Coaches. 
• Oversee the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment process, ensuring data is organized, analyzed, and presented effectively to all stakeholders.
• Support our Learning Coaches and Partners in monitoring student progress on a variety of virtual curricula.
• Expand KaiPod virtual student clubs, ensuring a diverse range of high-quality options.
• Manage and grow our database of enrichments and curricula options and sharing monthly changes with Catalyst Fellows, Microschool Partners, and Learning Coaches, as appropriate.
• Support daily pod operations by securing substitutes, communicating pod closures, and monitoring parent communications (newsletters, progress reports, learning notes).
• Assist in the development of summer programs through enrichment development, Learning Coach hiring & training, and monitoring weekly programs.
• Interview potential learning coach or teaching candidates on behalf of microschool founders. 

Key Skills

• This position works across multiple different teams. Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills are essential. 
  • Leadership and culture-building abilities.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication and listening skills.
  • Strong organizational and research capabilities.
• Strong data analysis and presentation capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead students to an exceptionally high level of academic achievement and create dynamic and joyous classroom environments. 
• Knowledgeable about a variety of different school models (e.g., project-based, college preparatory, Montessori), unique student populations (e.g., neurodivergent students), and a wide range of experience with grade levels.
• Open to feedback.  Prioritizes their growth and personal development. 
• Quick to identify and communicate challenges. Equally as quick to propose solutions and options.  

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher 
• At least three to five years of teaching experience. 
• Preferred experience in a school leadership role (coaching, developing, leading teachers). 
• Preferred experience in homeschooling or school choice movement.