Teaching Matters · 2 months ago
Instructional Coach / Educational Consultant K-5 Literacy
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$628/d - $653/d
7+ years expTeaching Matters is a national nonprofit organization committed to closing the opportunity gap in education for underserved children. The Instructional Coach will support transformative instructional improvements by coaching teachers and administrators in culturally responsive teaching practices across NYC schools.
Education
Responsibilities
Support teachers and school leaders in creating and implementing culturally responsive lessons, resources, and activities for students
Develop customized instructional coaching plans for teachers and leaders based on needs identified through a structured needs assessment process
Coach teachers within cycles of coaching focused on developing key competencies in teaching
Differentiate teacher support based on individual needs and address needed teacher mindset shifts
Facilitate teacher teams reflecting on practice, analyzing data that leads to deep analysis and identification of inequitable practices in schools, and looking at student work toward the goal of improving pedagogical practices and student outcomes
Guide school leaders in making critical changes to systems, structures, and communication in their school, leading to an environment where professional collaboration is embraced and student success is the focus
Build teachers/leaders understanding and proficiency in culturally responsive pedagogy and racial literacy
Build trusting relationships with partners that meets educators where they are and empowers them to continue to grow in their profession
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-4 years experience as a Literacy coach plus 4 years teaching K-5 - Literacy
Focus - Curriculum Adoption
NYC Reads; Strong ELL experience
MLL experience a plus
Strong content knowledge in Literacy with a lens to culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy
Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving ambitious, measurable student results
Experience facilitating teacher teams/groups to achieve student outcomes
Dynamic presenter, comfortable engaging large groups of educators in professional workshops and work-sessions
Experience teaching and/or coaching teachers in culturally responsive practices and curriculum development
Passion for advocating for students and communities traditionally marginalized and under-resourced
Experience in urban schools
Exemplar skills in technology and facile in utilizing zoom, google suite, and other online collaboration tools
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, well organized, excellent writing and communication skills
Superior interpersonal skills to motivate and lead others at all levels within a school
Demonstrates deep commitment to Teaching Matters' mission, vision, and core values
Preferred
Supporting students acquiring English or multilingual learners
Supporting students with special needs
Strong background and experience in research-based culturally responsive teaching
Company
Teaching Matters
Teaching Matters aim is to develop and retain great teachers, and measurably increase their ability to give students an excellent education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Kiddies Smilz
2024-12-02Grant
Leadership Team
Lynette Guastaferro
Chief Executive Officer
Maria Olsen
Associate Director of Educational Partnerships PreK-12
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