Education Coach: K-5 Literacy
About The Position
Generation Ready is seeking Education Coaches with K–5 literacy expertise grounded in the Science of Reading. The organization provides customized, job-embedded professional learning and instructional support in partnership with districts, schools, and teachers, with the goal of developing educator capacity and improving student achievement. Coaches will partner with schools across the NYC metropolitan area to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and accelerate student outcomes. The role focuses on supporting foundational literacy skills—including phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency—as well as knowledge-building and comprehension-focused programs. Coaches work onsite with education stakeholders to tailor professional learning, model instruction, support reflective practice and data use, and help school leaders foster collaborative environments focused on student success.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of education experience; experience may include teaching, school leadership, coaching, and/or educational program development.
- Thorough understanding of cross-content trends, shifts, standards, and methodologies.
- Experience working in urban schools and with diverse student populations.
- Expertise in high-quality instructional materials, including a deep understanding of literacy programs used in schools.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders and develop relationships.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing personal and professional learning.
- Highly organized and process-driven approach.
- Expertise in K–5 literacy instruction grounded in the Science of Reading, including foundational skills, structured literacy, and explicit phonics.
- Experience supporting MTSS systems and structures and using universal screeners and instructional data to inform core instruction, small-group instruction, and intervention.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing or supporting coherent K–5 instructional programming.
- Familiarity with Expeditionary Learning (EL), Wit & Wisdom, and HMH Into Reading.
- Experience supporting foundational skills instruction alongside knowledge-building and comprehension-focused programs.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with stakeholders at department of education, district, and school levels to develop customized professional learning plans based on classroom needs.
- Provide side-by-side coaching, including lesson modeling, to build capacity in excellent standards-based instruction.
- Lead teachers in reflective practices, data analysis, and examination of student work to improve pedagogy and develop dynamic protocols.
- Support school leaders in assessing and adapting frameworks and communication to foster a collaborative environment focused on student success.
- Build thoughtful relationships with partners and support seamless communication and real-time feedback cycles so needs are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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