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24 Oct
2022
Instructional Support K-2 Literacy Contractor Coach – Multiple Positions (NYC, NY, Bronx)
Job Description
Type of Vacancy: Contracts (1099 positions), 5 days a week
Start date: November 2022
Duration: Anticipated through June 2023
Location: Bronx, NY
Fees: Monthly fees of $8,400-10,000. Rates are commensurate with experience.
Areas of interest: Teaching and instructional coaching in grades K-2 with a focus on literacy, foundational skills, and the science of reading
- Teaching Lab is an equal-opportunity employer committed to reflecting the diversity of the students we serve. We pursue equity as both a means and an end and enthusiastically welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this role.
- We are hiring multiple experienced coaches and leaders with a demonstrated commitment to racial and educational equity to provide instructional coaching and support to teachers between November 2022 and June 2023, with high probability for contract renewal for the next school year.
- Candidates must be located in NYC, with ability to travel to and coach in schools in the Bronx 3 full days per week in-person, with 2 days of remote work for a 5 day/week contract.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Weekly, provide in-person coaching services for 3 days/week (based on availability and need), engaging in the phases of a coaching cycle of inquiry:
- Identifying needs & determine a focus
- Setting goals
- Implementation & support, which can include any of the following: Conducting observations and provide feedback through instructional walkthroughs, or providing in-person modeling and/or co-teaching with teachersAnalyzing & discussing data
- Weekly, engage in virtual support of teachers for 2 days a week (based on availability and need)
- Providing pre-conferences and post-conferences
- Supporting teachers to develop or internalize lesson plans
- Monthly, design or adapt coaching content and then facilitate meetings with school-based coaches and leaders, including but not limited to:
- Facilitating Problem of Instructional Practice protocol
- Identifying research-based instructional strategies to implement with teachers in professional learning community (PLC)
- Supporting school-based coaches and leaders to implement an action plan and monitor progress
- Communicating strategic plans and progress of PL goals
- Ongoing, engage in project management and administrative responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Supporting and monitoring timeline data collection to measure the impact and progress toward project goals
- Documenting and providing twice-a-month reports of coaching activities and progress to the school leadership team and school-based coaches
- Attending internal planning and work meetings.
- Completing other tasks assigned by the Project Leader to be responsive to the needs of educators
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience teaching grades K-2 with a focus on literacy, foundational skills and the science of reading
- 2+ years of experience as an instructional coach to teachers or school leaders in grades K-2 with a focus on literacy, foundational skills and the science of reading
- Located in NYC, with the ability to travel to and coach in schools in the Bronx 3 full days per week in person
- Experience facilitating impactful professional learning and coaching for educators in virtual and in-person settings
- Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in an education context
- Experience empowering teachers through trusting relationships and shifting mindsets/beliefs about students’ potential
- Deep understanding of the content standards (K-2 ELA) and the science of reading
- Deep knowledge of at least one of the following curricula is preferred:
- ELA: CKLA
- ELA: EL Education Skills Block
- ELA: Fundations
- ELA: Hegerty
- ELA: HMH/In-2-readings
- ELA: Orton Gillingham
