Associate, Content Specialist (Temporary)

Teach For America•Goshen, CT

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Teach For America Connecticut is seeking Content Specialists to support the development of corps members working in Connecticut. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting corps members in growing their knowledge and skills in their content area expertise and serving as a Content Specialist for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves leading a Professional Learning Community (PLC) for corps members, planning and delivering 6 sessions to their PLCs, and contributing to corps members’ growth in rigorous, data-driven instruction and reflective practice. Four PLC meetings will be half-day, in-person experiences in August, October, February, and May. An additional two PLC meetings will happen virtually in November/December and March/April. The Content Specialist will report directly to the Managing Director, Leadership Development, who supports corps members across Connecticut. Together, they will collaborate to identify corps member learning needs.

Requirements

At least 3 years of teaching experience
Content area expertise, including strong planning and execution skills, and knowledge of Common Core
A strong grasp of assessment and tracking tools that enable consistent monitoring of student progress
The ability to model the use of data in instructional practice to improve student achievement
Available to attend each in-person Professional Learning Community during our Corps Saturdays
Strong organizational skills and ability to follow through independently
The passion and potential to create a positive and productive community through solid adult facilitation skills
Strong relationship-building skills, able to build relationships with teachers and staff
Growth Mindset - open to feedback from corps members and staff; eager to learn and improve
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with in-person facilitation
Experience supporting novice educators
Experience working closely with leadership and managing up

Responsibilities

Design, attend, and facilitate four monthly Professional Learning Community (PLC) sessions with ~10-15 teachers during our Corps Saturdays
Design and facilitate two virtual PLCs in November/December and March/April
Model effective teaching strategies through your sessions while effectively meeting the needs of adult learners
Share makeup work and track progress for any corps member who misses a session
Attend meetings with TFA staff to plan the content of quarterly sessions, identify trends in learning, and make adjustments where possible
Share session plan drafts with TFA staff in advance for feedback by the designated due date
Share the finalized session plan and relevant materials with TFA staff
Provide subject-area context and support for corps members via 1:1 mentoring
Maintain attendance tracking and communicate attendance with TFA staff in a timely and accurate manner
Email reminders to corps members with advance notice of meeting dates, times, agendas, and pre-work by the designated date
Follow up, as necessary, via email or in person to address corps member concerns and document support for each corps member
Submit timesheets at the end of each month
Engage in responsive and ongoing communication with Teach For America staff, engaging in check-ins for planning and collaboration
Demonstrate dedication to continuously improving effectiveness
Regularly collect feedback and corps member data; analyze data to synthesize trends
Prepare for and attend alignment meetings with TFA staff and participate actively in collaborative work and discussions