Field Research and Implementation Coach - New York - Fixed Term

Great Minds•Washington, DC

14d•$68,000 - $76,000•Remote

About The Position

Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive, effective, and built for the realities of today’s classrooms. We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich math, science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes. We are committed to usability, coherence, and practical implementation—supporting teachers not just through curriculum, but with professional learning, purposeful technology, and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact. What We Build Our products— Eureka Math and Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom , PhD Science, Geodes , and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELA —are trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide. Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application. Wit & Wisdom® and Arts & Letters ELA™ anchor our reading strategy with content-rich, grade-level instruction that integrates literature, history, and the arts, grounded in the science of reading. Geodes® complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy. PhD Science is a hands-on K-5 Science program that sparks curiosity as students build enduring knowledge of how the scientific world works. These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations, joyful rigor, and deep respect for educators and students. Where We’re Headed Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer-informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support. Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale. Job Purpose Reporting to the Director, Field Research and Implementation, the Field Research and Implementation Coach will act as a member of the Research team to support Great Minds in its mission to facilitate the effective adoption, implementation, and research of its curriculum products and services. Maintaining intimate knowledge of the features of Great Minds products and services, the Field Research and Implementation Coach will support the research team’s recruitment, data collection, and implementation efforts.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience teaching or coaching with at least 1 year of experience delivering high-quality professional development
Experience implementing high quality instructional materials curricula
Experience with both digital and print education platforms
Proficiency with or alignment to Great Minds instructional design and pedagogy
Deep content knowledge in English Language Arts, Math, and/or Science
Strong organizational habits necessary for successful goal setting, project management, collective decision making, deadline execution, and record keeping
Ability to make solutions-oriented decisions through flexible thinking in an ambiguous, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Strong organizational habits necessary for successful goal setting, project management, collective decision making, deadline execution, and record keeping
Ability to make solutions-oriented decisions through flexible thinking in an ambiguous, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Field Research and Implementation Leads to coordinate Great Minds pilots and research projects, including supporting the team’s recruitment efforts.
Ensure all activities and interactions positively impact the implementation of Great Minds products.
Provide support with field research data collection efforts for Great Minds products and services. This includes supporting gathering and monitoring implementation, making recommendations to improve student and teacher performance, and documenting all significant findings.
Identify field conditions and activities and provide support with monitoring and documenting the conditions of education systems engaging in studies.
Provide implementation support to leaders, coaches, and teachers engaging in research projects. This includes executing school visits, monitoring and evaluating implementation progress, identifying challenges and successes, and providing assessment and grading support.
Provide support with field testing service offerings and products that have been evaluated for scale, sustainability, and impact.
Document and communicate insights about implementation to leadership based on interactions with assigned research implementations.
Execute internal professional learning and coaching sessions for field research studies.
Engage in cycles of internal training to develop or deepen expertise in professional services offerings, in general facilitation and coaching skills, and to gain greater familiarity with Great Minds products.
Gather, monitor, and record field research and implementation success metrics at regular intervals; document these metrics and all significant customer interactions.
Provide timely updates to the Director of Field Research and Innovation, addressing priorities, challenges, risks, feedback, and other matters pertinent to Great Minds and its mission.
Perform other duties as assigned.