Curriculum Coach, Academy at Middle Fork

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Position Title Curriculum Coach, Academy at Middle Fork Location Walkertown, North Carolina Faculty Rank No Provide Rank Position Number 092701 Department ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

The Academy at Middle Fork is a UNC System lab school that is operated by Appalachian State University in partnership with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.

The Curriculum Coach serves as the instructional leader of their grade level span. They are responsible for bringing evidence-based practices into classrooms with the goal of increasing student engagement, improving student achievement, and building teacher capacity. The Curriculum Coach facilitates a learning environment that promotes team members to think deeply and critically about learning that is meaningful and relevant to their students' culture, lives, and future. They focus on individual and group professional development that will expand and refine the understanding of research-based effective instruction. The Curriculum Coach models professional behaviors conducive to building a collaborative and collegial working environment that is centered on team teaching. They also serve as a member of the Academy's leadership team.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Education

Hold or be eligible for a NC teaching license in elementary education, K-6

3+ years of successful teaching experience

License/Certification Required

Hold or be eligible for a NC teaching license in elementary education, K-6

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as an instructional coach or instructional facilitator

National Board Certification

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Model and meet the expectations of the Portrait of a Lab School Team Member.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other instructional staff to create fair and welcoming classroom communities
• Assist team members to create clear expectations and norms for classroom communities
• Model restorative practices to address learning and behavior needs
• Model and foster a growth mindset
• Actively engage with colleagues, school administration, the local community, and university partners to cultivate a collaborative school environment
• Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with team members
• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum to support curriculum initiatives and academic programming
• Assist with the development of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices
• Assist teachers to develop innovative, integrated, standards-aligned, and inquiry-based lesson plans that are student-centered and based on constructivist approaches
• Co-teach with team members during literacy and math blocks
• Model and support evidence-based collaborative teaching strategies that result in increased student performance
• Assist team members with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data
• Support team members in assessing the progress of their students and to use data to inform teaching strategies
• Support team members in analyzing student assessment data
• Facilitate weekly grade level span PLT meetings
• Plan and facilitate instructional rounds in collaboration with the Principal and the Director of Curriculum
• Collaborate with team members to identify strengths and areas of expertise
• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum to develop a strategic plan of professional development for team members
• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum to lead professional development for team members
• Mentor Beginning Teachers
• Plan curriculum nights
• Work positively toward meeting identified school improvement goals
• Fully understand and follow expectations set forth by the staff handbook
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and effective use of time
• Attend and be fully engaged in staff meetings, committee meetings, and school-wide events
• Engage in opportunities for enhanced professional development to stay current in innovative teaching practices affecting the whole child
• Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrate evidence of growth
• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, families, and team members in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws
• Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school
• Comply with state and federal education statutes, including the NC Code of Ethics for Educators
• Adhere to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Type of Position Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours Mon-Fri, 7:15-3:15 pm; at times this position may require more than the workday to perform the essential duties of this position, including attendance and participation at schoolwide events after school hours. Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 10 Mandatory Staff No Suggested Salary Range Based on NC Teacher Salary + WS/FCS Supplement Physical Demands of Position

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 08/13/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 08/27/2026 Proposed Date of Hire 09/28/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• NC Teaching License (or a statement indicating your eligibility)
• List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application profile

Search Chair Name Amie Snow Search Chair Email snowab@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55647 Posting Number 201501828P

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• License/Certification

Optional Documents

• List of References with Contact Information