Learning Catalyst (PK-8th)

Learning Catalyst (PK-8th)

Are you an experienced, imaginative, and collaborative educator who believes in future-focused education? Do you enjoy creating meaningful learning experiences, and being part of a diverse, supportive and talented community? If so, please consider joining our team at Woodlawn School. We are currently accepting applications for a ten-month,  full-time Learning Catalyst, to begin August 2025. Competitive salary and full benefits available.

Woodlawn is a modern, innovative Pre-K-12 non-profit school that believes in the power and effectiveness of project-based learning based in Mooresville, NC. Our mission is to produce independent lifelong learners, who are responsible, contributing members of a diverse global society. We are creating an inspirational educational environment that promotes innovative thinking and intellectual risk taking. We believe that assessments should function as guidance rather than judgment. We favor durable skills over compliance and memorization, and collaboration over competition. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teacher Support and Instructional Practices: Collaborate with teachers to identify and implement evidence-based accommodations, educational strategies, and classroom management techniques that support diverse learners. Help build faculty instructional capacity  to meet the needs of asynchronous gifted learners. Provide coaching and resources to enhance teaching, learning, and accommodations in the classroom.
• Academic Support: Provide leadership, guidance, and expertise to support students' academic and learning needs through targeted interventions, resources, and programs tailored to the needs of students, classrooms, and schoolwide learning initiatives. Design and implement individualized and small-group academic support programs that empower students to reach their full potential. Guide students in developing essential academic skills, including critical reading, analytical writing, time management, and effective study strategies.
• Case Management: Assess the academic needs of individual students. Work with division leaders, school counselor, teachers, students, and parents; collect data, obtain relevant information, and manage documents on academic, emotional, physical, and other issues which necessitate interventions; convene meetings with involved persons and professionals; create the accommodation plan; and assure all involved understand the plan and can implement it. Create and maintain comprehensive Student Learning Plans that reflect each student's unique learning profile. Monitor student progress and adapt support strategies to ensure continued growth.
• Develop Personalized Education Plans and Provide Intervention: Work directly with individuals and small groups of students who need modifications, accommodations, or individual academic interventions. This may include executive functioning and/or academic skills.
• School-Wide Initiatives: Organize, lead, and support teachers with school-wide initiatives to foster executive functioning skills, educational growth, and independence. Offer and/or organize family education nights as needed.
• Collaborative Partnership: Partner with School Counselor and Division Directors to provide support, education, and continuity of services for students and families. Be a team player and leader in supporting students and teachers on their educational journey.
• Data Management: Schedule and attend parent/guardian-teacher meetings as needed to support student learning.  Maintain detailed and organized notes of communications and relevant student support information.
• Manage and coordinate in partnership with the Division Director, School Counselor, and the Student Support Teams.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have the following qualities:

• Familiarity with and a commitment to the mission of independent schools and Woodlawn School
• A love for students and a willingness to go above and beyond in the best interests of students
• Integrity, sound judgment, high emotional-intelligence, self-confidence, maturity and a sense of perspective
• A high level of energy and ability to work on multiple tasks/projects

Education and Work Experience

• An undergraduate degree is required, with a preference for education, or a related field; with a Master's degree preferred in Education, School Psychology, or related field.
• A minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching/instructional experience, with a preference for K-8 experience; and advanced certification in specific instructional modalities preferred
• Background in curriculum development and differentiated instruction, preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in learning differences and evidence-based support strategies, required
• Experience working within independent school settings, preferred

Qualified candidates should attach a cover letter, resume, and any other supporting documents such as letters of recommendation and certificates to [email protected].