Teach For America · 10 hours ago
Leadership Development Coach, Bay Area
CA - San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$34.28/hr - $34.28/hr
2+ years expTeach For America is an organization dedicated to educational equity, and they are seeking a Leadership Development Coach for the Greater Bay Area. The role involves facilitating learning experiences for Corps Members, coaching them in their instructional practices, and supporting their leadership development priorities.
CharityEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Internalize Pre-Service structures, including but not limited to the scope of this role, the schedule, session content, and connections between the content facilitator sessions, teacher leadership sessions, learning environment sessions, and coach-led spaces
Internalize and customize pre-scripted coach-led sessions to be delivered during Pre-Service
Build community with other Leadership Development Coaches and members of the central CM Pod to have a strong understanding of what each role is responsible for
Utilize and support others in their engagement with the systems and structures needed to achieve outcomes (i.e. Docebo, Slack, incident reports, etc)
Complete 30-40 hours of asynchronous learning modules and a series of sync calls (4 total throughout April/May)
Be available for 1-2 potential in-person training experiences as needed (TBD by individual regions)
Build strong, asset-based relationships with corps members that can be leveraged in pursuit of strong outcomes with Corps Members and students
Facilitate coach-led spaces including 1:1 coaching conversations throughout Pre-Service
Conduct classroom observations and determine key responsive development in alignment with Pre-Service outcomes
Build community amongst Corps Member cohort that fosters collaboration and collective learning conditions
Make data-informed decisions that support Corps Members in reaching Pre-Service outcomes
Collaborate with other Leadership Development Coaches in the Pod to share best practices and maximize impact
Support Corps Members’ growth and development as teacher leaders by leading toward Pre-Service outcomes
Manage day-to-day risk and policy work in alignment with policy and any guidance from the CMLD team, including direct feedback conversations and/or implementation of improvement plans with Corps Members related to performance, breaches, etc
Submit key evidence of CM progress via ongoing observation note submission and CM assessments
Recognizing and interrupting misalignment with core values and commitment to community in all interpersonal and group interactions
Examining power and decision-making through leading CMs and providing feedback via 1:1 coaching conversations
Leading sessions related to student curriculum, skills clinics, etc
Submitting risk ratings and CM assessment ratings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Required
2+ years of classroom teaching experience and coaching and leading adult learners
Quantifiable success as a classroom teacher, with demonstrated success in reaching Broader Student Outcomes
Strong understanding of early teacher development and foundational knowledge/understanding/orientations that lead to strong student outcomes
Previously demonstrated skills and belief in building relationships across lines of difference, connecting to adult learners, and creating and contributing to a strong culture
Strong organization, time management, and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to make adjustments and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Committed to developing themselves, others, and the broader Pre-Service community through intentional engagement, reflection, and feedback
Adeptness with Zoom and other virtual platforms
Ability to work occasional weekend or evening work hours required for Spring Training
Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one before the first day of employment
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Previous Pre-Service, VSTT, or Institute experience is strongly preferred
Company
Teach For America
is a nonprofit whose mission is to engage our nation's most promising future leaders to strengthen the movement for educational equity.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.04MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationAppalachian Regional CommissionMartha Holden Jennings Foundation
2024-11-11Grant
2024-10-29Grant· $0.5M
2024-04-01Grant· $0.04M
Leadership Team
Elisa Villanueva Beard
CEO
Recent News
2025-11-08
2025-09-15
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