Future Opportunity – Teacher Instructional Coach

Location: New York City

(Candidates must be located within 90 minutes travel distance to NYC)

About Anet

ANet, or the Achievement Network, is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding educational equity for all students. We work alongside leadership teams to build a shared educational practice by tailoring strategic integration of assessments, coaching, and tools that lead to breakthrough results for students. Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values driven, and team-oriented organization that is committed to having impact in schools by investing in each other and learning together. We work tirelessly to foster a working environment where the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and identities of our staff members are valued.

OPPORTUNITY

The Teacher Instructional Coach will play a critical role in partnering with teachers to strengthen equitable instruction and increase student achievement. This position requires a deep commitment to equity, 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 equitable 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 partners; generous paid time-off including 10 paid holidays and paid days off between Christmas and New Year’s Day; 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 maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities to apply to our positions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.