Instructional Coach (Full Time)

Kingsley Montessori School•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Kingsley Montessori School is seeking a culturally aware Instructional Coach to support excellent teaching and learning across Toddler through Grade 6. This full-time role involves non-evaluative instructional coaching, classroom collaboration, and professional partnership with faculty. The coach will join the Student Support Team and work with specialists, directors, and teachers to strengthen instructional practice, focusing on differentiation, enrichment, assessment, and data-informed instruction in literacy and math. A strong understanding of progressive educational practices and child development is essential. Experience with Montessori education or school settings is ideal, though not required. The candidate should be skilled at supporting teachers in implementing research-based practices and programs (e.g., Wilson Fundations, Illustrative Mathematics), building trusting relationships, facilitating reflective conversations, and partnering collaboratively with families and colleagues. The school actively seeks candidates who will enhance the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of its community. This is a 40-hour per week position, with occasional evening/weekend events as agreed upon.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience with instructional coaching, mentoring, or adult learning preferred
Experience with or knowledge of Montessori education preferred; Montessori certification a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Partner with teachers in a non-evaluative, confidential coaching model grounded in trust.
Engage in coaching cycles including observation, co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, and reflective conversation.
Support teachers in setting goals, analyzing practice, and implementing new strategies.
Work with faculty across all program levels (Toddler–Grade 6).
Support teachers in designing and implementing differentiated instruction for a wide range of learners.
Partner with teachers to develop meaningful enrichment opportunities, particularly for advanced learners.
Help expand instructional strategies, including flexible grouping, student choice, and responsive pacing.
Support implementation of research-based practices and programs (e.g., Wilson Fundations, Illustrative Mathematics, and other schoolwide approaches).
Help teachers connect instructional decisions to both Montessori principles and broader progressive best practices.
Support teachers in using formative and summative assessments to gather meaningful data.
Partner with faculty to analyze student work and assessment results to inform instruction.
Help teachers monitor student progress and adjust instruction to better meet individual and group needs.
Contribute to a culture of thoughtful, purposeful use of data to support student growth.
Serve as an active member of the Student Support Team.
Collaborate with colleagues to align classroom instruction with student support plans.
Help teachers integrate strategies that support a range of academic and developmental needs within the classroom.
Facilitate or support professional development aligned with school priorities.
Contribute to collaborative faculty learning and reflection.
Partner with school leadership to support coherence in instructional practice across programs.
Share resources and strategies that reflect progressive educational best practices.