Regional Teacher Coach, Math

Prisms VR is a San Francisco–based and remote team of Educators, Game Developers, and Engineers transforming how students experience their education through first-person, relevant and embodied learning experiences powered by the next generation of spatial computers. We utilize adaptive Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) to engage, inspire, and open pathways to creative problem-solving that rapidly improve engagement and proficiencies in Math and Science (to start) across our country and beyond. Our mission is to redefine the purpose of an education from memorizing and reproducing others’ knowledge, to solving humanity’s greatest problems. 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Prisms is currently seeking Math Regional Teacher Coaches to strategically lead the successful integration and implementation of our Immersive Virtual Reality instructional model in Grades 7-11 math classrooms. Working under the Head of Teacher Community & Professional Learning, you will lead professional development, classroom coaching, and curriculum integration for your region, rapidly and strategically upskilling educators in best-practice pedagogy to drive transformative learning outcomes.

Prisms is a rapidly growing start-up with incredible ambition and sky-high standards for excellence. We are building a company that we believe will change the world of K-16 education. Joining now means you will have tremendous agency but also tremendous responsibility to refine, contribute to, and ultimately execute our shared vision of what’s possible for STEM education through the use of cutting-edge immersive technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Model exemplary lessons to showcase seamless technology integration, best-practice pedagogy in mathematical discourse, and the connection between experiential learning and paper-pencil fluency 

  • Facilitate in-classroom coaching sessions to upskill teacher confidence and practice, including side-by-side co-teaching and real-time feedback 

  • Lead rigorous lesson study sessions to support deep knowledge-building of VR module design and lesson facilitation to lead to specific, meaningful learning outcomes

  • Lead curriculum integration conversations at the classroom, school, and district level to ensure most efficacious use of Prisms within a core curriculum

  • Contribute to the ongoing creation and refinement of supporting curriculum and professional development materials 

  • Support and lead professional development sessions to onboard new-to-Prisms teachers and provide additional development to experienced Prisms teachers

  • Continuously and deftly assess the coaching and professional development needs of your region at the classroom, school, and district level and execute next steps accordingly 

  • Create and foster community among Prisms teachers and leaders in your region

REQUIREMENTS

  • Commitment to transforming and reimagining STEM education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or a Master’s degree in STEM education preferred

  • 2-5 years of Grades 6-12 teaching experience preferred

  • 2-3 years of demonstrated success developing curriculum (including course structural planning) preferred

  • Knowledge of multiple learning frameworks with a focus on problem-based learning and student-driven mathematical discourse

  • Deep knowledge of national math standards and their relationship to state standards preferred

  • A clear and energetic communicator who can deliver thoughtful, meaningful, engaging presentations to diverse groups of stakeholders

  • Highly motivated and skilled at both working individually and collaborating with a team 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Regional Math Teacher Coaches should expect to be in schools and classrooms every day, with in-state travel required. Preference will be given to residents of Texas, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, California, and the Northeast. 

Some out of state travel may be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY WORKPLACE

Prisms is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All hiring decisions made by Prisms are based only on the business need, job requirements, and individual qualifications; race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, religion, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

TO APPLY

Email careers@prismsvr.com.