K-8 Math Director

KIPP Memphis Public Schools
Memphis, TN
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The K–8 Math Director is a systems-level instructional leader responsible for driving math achievement across all K–8 campuses within the KIPP Memphis network. This role sets the vision for rigorous, standards-aligned math instruction; builds the instructional capacity of teachers and school-based leaders; and ensures that data, curriculum, and intervention systems work together to accelerate student learning.

What You Will Do

Coach teachers and instructional leaders on rigorous math practices, model lessons, co-plan, and provide real-time, actionable feedback to build instructional capacity across campuses; support high-quality curriculum implementation across all K–8 campuses, ensuring fidelity to adopted materials while allowing for responsive, student-centered adaptations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of student achievement in mathematics, prior experience coaching or leading adults, and a deep knowledge of K–8 math content and standards-aligned instructional practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, with a strong track record of student achievement in mathematics
  • Prior experience coaching or leading adults (teachers, coaches, or instructional leaders)
  • Experience teaching in the secondary space or leading/coaching teachers in a secondary setting strongly preferred
  • Deep knowledge of K–8 math content and standards-aligned instructional practices
  • Experience using student data to drive instructional decisions
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental/vision insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off
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