Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator

Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston St. Theresa - Somerville - Somerville, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5793530

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School is a joyful, diverse, and academically ambitious Catholic school community in Somerville, MA, serving students from Preschool through Grade 8. Rooted in nearly 100 years of faith-filled education, we invite a mission-driven leader who can bridge academic excellence and Catholic identity — bridging archdiocesan and state standards with classroom excellence, serving as a mentor to faculty, and a strategic operational leader. The Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator serves as the Principal's primary partner in stewarding the academic mission of St. Theresa School. This hands-on role requires equal parts vision and operational rigor: coaching teachers, managing curriculum resources, overseeing technology use, building schedules, and keeping students and the Catholic mission at the center of every decision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Architecture & Mission Stewardship

• Ensure faith and reason are authentically integrated across all subjects, moving beyond religion class toward a holistic Catholic worldview; support faculty retreats and service learning opportunities
• Oversee the scope and sequence of all academic disciplines (PreK-8), ensuring alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, Archdiocesan standards, and a Catholic liberal arts tradition
• Review and provide written feedback on teacher lesson plans weekly; conduct formal curriculum map reviews each trimester to ensure vertical alignment and cross-curricular connections
• Review monthly report cards to ensure alignment with school objectives, grading consistency, and professional standards
• Maintain and update the academic section of the school website (course offerings, curriculum overviews, academic calendar) Pedagogical Leadership & Faculty Development
• Conduct 3-4 classroom observations per week; provide specific, growth-oriented written feedback to each teacher within 48 hours and share summaries with the Principal
• Serve as instructional coach especially for new tecahers: provide individualized support through modeling, co-teaching, and post-observation debrief; focus on evidence-based literacy strategies
• Participate actively in all Archdiocesan professional development opportunities and model Christian discipleship and servant-leadership in all interactions
• Collaborate with the Student Support Team to monitor and implement academic remediation
• Assisting teachers in building intentional and monitored technology use that serves educational rather than recreational purposes Title I Program Management
• Serve as the school's Title I coordinator: manage all required surveys, documentation, and federal reporting deadlines; organize the annual Title I parent meeting
• Coordinate Title I-funded services; identify eligible students in collaboration with the student support team; maintain records for Archdiocesan and DESE audits Scheduling, Grading & Academic Organization
• Develop the master schedule in collaboration with the Principal, ensuring equitable access to all specials (art, music, gym, Spanish, library); send written reminders to specials teachers two weeks before each report card deadline
• Harmonize grading scales, coefficients, and rubrics across all grade levels; review completed report cards before publication Teaching, Leadership & Community Engagement
• Attend and contribute to weekly faculty meetings, school-wide events (Open Houses, Curriculum Night), and community celebrations
• Serve as a primary resource for parents seeking to understand the school's academic vision and the value of a Catholic liberal arts education
• Assist the Principal with academic compliance, Archdiocesan accreditation requirements, and faculty orientation

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS

• A strong commitment to the mission of St. Theresa School and the holistic formation of the human person; enthusiasm for Catholic liberal arts education; practicing Catholic preferred
• A Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field; minimum 4-5 years of successful teaching experience; experience as an instructional coach, department chair, or academic leader
• Deep knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, NWEA MAP assessment, and evidence-based ELA instruction; proven track record of improving student outcomes
• Proficiency in educational technology tools: Google Workspace, GoGuardian, TimeFrame, and FACTS RenWeb (preferred)
• Exceptional organizational skills; ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously; strong written and verbal communication skills
• A servant-leader's heart: collaborative, humble, growth-oriented, genuinely invested in every teacher and student; with a sense of humor and levity alongside a desire for high performance

COMPENSATION, REQUIREMENTS & HOW TO APPLY

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include the Archdiocese of Boston package (health, dental, 401(k)) and discounted school tuition for children of faculty. All applicants must pass a CORI background check and complete Virtus and mandated reporter training (Archdiocese of Boston requirement). Interested candidates should submit to Principal Tiphaine Guillabert at tguillabert@sttheresaschoolsomerville.

com:

• A cover letter describing your experience and your philosophy of curriculum leadership in a Catholic school
• A current resume or curriculum vitae
• A brief statement (one page) on Educational Leadership and Catholic mission
• Two to three professional references Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the position will remain open until filled.

Position Type:

Full-time