Future Opportunity - Teacher Instructional Coach
Description
Teacher Instructional Coach
Location: New York City
(Candidates must be located within 90 minutes travel distance to NYC)
ABOUT ANET
Achievement Network (ANet) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes. We partner with school and system leaders to strengthen teaching and learning through the strategic use of assessments, coaching, and tools that drive meaningful results. Individuals who join ANet become part of a dynamic, mission-driven, and collaborative organization focused on making a lasting impact in schools. We are committed to supporting one another and growing together as a team.
OPPORTUNITY
The Teacher Instructional Coach will play a critical role in partnering with teachers to strengthen student-centered instruction and increase student achievement. This position requires a commitment to collaboration and data-driven decision-making aligned with school and district instructional improvement priorities. The ideal candidate will possess strong instructional leadership and coaching skills, expertise in K-12 ELA, and a passion for student achievement by supporting the professional growth of educators. The Teacher Instructional Coach will report to the Coaching Impact Lead and work alongside peer coaches.
TRAVEL
This role requires in-person coaching delivery at New York City partner schools. On average, you can anticipate 3 weeks per month of travel to assigned partner schools for up to 6 hours of in-person coaching delivery each day.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a K-12 ELA instructional coach for teachers
- Provide direct instructional coaching to teachers aligned to subject matter, school, and district priorities
- Collaborate with school leaders to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance instruction and student achievement
- Engage stakeholders to address school priorities, analyze school data, and develop comprehensive support plans promoting equity and inclusion for all students
- Use research-based practices and student data to develop an individualized strategy for coaching teachers, tailored to their unique needs and context
- Train teachers on effective implementation of curriculum and other resources to achieve student mastery of grade-level content and improve teacher practice
- Design and lead professional development sessions for groups of teachers, focusing on instructional best practices, data analysis, and equity-centered teaching strategies
- Codify tools, coaching strategies, and innovative ideas that improve ANet's ability to coach teachers and support student achievement
- Document progress notes, plans, and deliverables in accordance with ANet and partner-determined guidelines
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
- Has been in a school as a teacher leader or instructional coach in the past three years in k-12 ELA; professional development facilitation and equity-centered teaching practices
- Minimum 5 years of K-12 ELA teaching experience with evidence of impact on student learning including supporting multilingual learners and students with IEPs
- Minimum 3 years of instructional coaching or teacher leadership
- Experience supporting and/or implementing curriculum
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to think critically, analyze data, and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges
- Experience building and maintaining stakeholder relationships
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience teaching and/or implementing the following curricula:
- EL Education
- HMH into Reading
- HMH Into Literature
- Wit & Wisdom
- Foundations
- Heggerty
- Really Great Reading
- Phonics 4 Reading
- REWARDS
- STARI
- Experience leveraging technology in the classroom (e.g. Google Classroom, Class Dojo, ChatGPT, etc.)
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
We offer comprehensive benefits to best support our people. Benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; generous paid time-off including 10 paid holidays and paid days off between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays; paid parental leave; educational expenses reimbursements; flexible spending accounts; professional development; a 401(k) plan with a 4% match; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.
The salary range for this position is between $80,376-$120,564. New hires will start between the range minimum and midpoint ($80,376-$100,470) based on qualifications assessed during the hiring process, past experience, and internal equity. In order to uphold our commitment to transparent, equitable, competitive, and sustainable compensation, ANet does not negotiate pay.
APPLY
We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your application online. Learn more about the application process here.
ANet is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone at our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all individuals of all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.