About KairosPDX KairosPDX is a non-profit organization focused on delivering excellent, equitable education to underserved children, their families, and their communities. Through innovative pedagogy, community collaboration, and family partnership, we are working to close Portland’s persistent achievement and opportunity gaps in measurable and sustainable ways. Our mission is to eliminate the prolific racial achievement and opportunity gaps by cultivating confident, creative, compassionate leaders. We aim to do this through an organizational approach that includes: PK-5 KairosPDX Learning Academy, Family Connections, Programming, KairosPDX Training Academy, and Local and Legislative Policy. Please visit www.kairospdx.org. Working at KairosPDX Working at KairosPDX KairosPDX launched its flagship program, the Learning Academy, a public charter school sponsored by Portland Public Schools, in 2014. Located on N. Gantenbein Avenue in Portland, the school utilizes a combination of direct instruction and inquiry-based learning to maximize student outcomes. Our culturally responsive approach integrates mindfulness, restorative practices, studio art, STEM, music, and fitness to support the development of the whole child throughout the day. In 2021, KairosPDX launched the Training Academy, which prepares leaders across multiple sectors to lead equity-centered, transformational change. Grounded in a framework of belonging and the neuroscience of love, the Training Academy provides professional development in rehumanization practices for educators, administrators, early childhood professionals, organizations, and businesses. The Early Learning Academy, launched in 2022 as a Preschool for All pilot site, is designed to affirm and celebrate Black identity in young children and their families. It is rooted in the belief that culturally specific early learning experiences empower children to actively shape their lives and contribute meaningfully to their communities. We value creativity, curiosity, and collaboration, and we prioritize listening, observing, and reflecting alongside children and families. The arts and sciences are central to our approach, serving as essential tools for expression, identity, and storytelling across generations. Across our Learning Academies, four core tenets guide our work: (1) inquiry-based instruction, (2) cultural affirmation, (3) anti-racist education, and (4) creativity and play. These principles inform how we engage with data, reflection, feedback, and continuous improvement. “Kairos” means a special moment in time, and we believe we are creating that moment for children and families every day. KairosPDX is grounded in the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Excellence, Honesty, and Service. We are committed to continuous growth and collaboration in the service of our students and community. At KairosPDX, staff are expected to be deeply invested in our mission and to actively contribute to building strong systems, cultivating school culture, and communicating our work with families and the broader community. Our team works collaboratively to support the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally using research-based practices, established curriculum, and students’ interests to inform instruction. Overall Staff Responsibilities: Share responsibility with a team of colleagues and parents to honor the mission:
Core Position Responsibilities: Work with a team of colleagues to further the academic mission of the school; Discipline students in a fair and consistent manner, using clear routines and expectations as well as school approved behavior support techniques; Interpret, plan and work toward the goals of the learning community; Plan and prepare the environment for the academic and non-academic needs of children; Assess for progress in the academic, social, emotional and cultural domains of student development; Align curriculum, instructional strategies, and student assessment to the Common Core; Co-plan instruction with grade team towards maximizing learning for all students in the grade Document and maintain educational records for each child in the classroom in a way that communicates student progress over time; Utilize disaggregated data to inform differentiated instruction and plan for strategies to eliminate student disparities; Responsible for planning for and developing the growth and achievement for academic, social, emotional as well as cultural identity outcomes; Work with a team of colleagues and families to provide a nurturing and positive climate that encourages student responsibility, leadership and intrinsic motivation; Participate in continuous improvement practices including observation, reflection and collaboration; Communicate regularly with families concerning the school’s program and their child’s progress (including quarterly family conferences, and annual home culture visit); Participate in professional development to facilitate growth of each student, staff member and the organization overall; Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events; Participate in supervising students during recess and other non-class times and Assist in planning and supervising field trips (both local trips and overnights). Salary and Benefits:
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