Instructional Coach (26-27)

Freire Schools•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

About Freire Schools Established in 1999, Freire Schools (www.freireschools.org) is a network of four charter schools across Philadelphia and Delaware whose mission is to prepare students from historically underserved communities for success in college and beyond. We’re distinguished by our belief in every student who walks through our doors, our strong code of conduct and commitment to peace that ensures a safe environment for all, our sense of family throughout our community, and our joyous and engaged classrooms that focus on academic achievement. As evidence of our impact, in 2023 Stanford’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes ranked Freire Schools in the top 15 in the country for academic gains out of 368 charter networks nationwide. About the team For this Instructional Coach position, you’ll be working for one of our two high schools in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Magazine recently named Freire Charter High School (#18) and TECH Freire Charter High School (#26) among the top high schools in Philadelphia. While we’re proud of our accomplishments, we’re not bound by tradition - if something isn’t working, we are permissionless in fixing it. Since Freire’s founding in 1999, the network has achieved excellence for our children through a rigorous college preparatory program and a commitment to peace, within our walls and beyond. TECH Freire Charter School (9-12): 2221 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19132 Freire Charter High School (9-12): 2027 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 You can indicate a preference in the application, or during the hiring process we’ll help determine which one is the best fit. What You’ll Do At Freire, instructional coaching is central to how we develop teachers and improve student outcomes. Reporting to the Head of Academics, the Instructional Coach partners closely with teachers and school leadership to strengthen instructional practice through transformational coaching, supporting shifts in teacher beliefs, behaviors, and execution. You will lead individualized coaching cycles aligned to Freire’s Deeper Learning Rubric (DLR), driving growth in teaching practice and student achievement across mastery of knowledge and skills, high-quality work, and character. Coaching at Freire We believe coaching: Is for everyone-every teacher has a coach, and every coach is coached Is non-evaluative, confidential, and focused on growth over time Requires shared ownership and active engagement Is “respectfully relentless”- balancing encouragement with accountability Centers adult learning in service of student success

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of teaching experience, preferably in high-needs schools
3+ years of instructional coaching or school leadership experience with demonstrated impact
Strong ability to analyze and disaggregate data, lead effective 1:1s and PLCs, and develop teachers
Deep understanding of rigorous, student-centered instruction that drives student thinking
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
High level of organization and ability to manage responsibilities through effective calendar and systems use
Comfort with technology, including data tracking tools and creating effective materials for PD and PLCs

Responsibilities

Lead differentiated coaching cycles (pre-brief → observation → debrief) aligned to teacher goals and the DLR
Conduct weekly 1:1 coaching meetings to set SMART goals, analyze data, strengthen planning, and deliver actionable feedback
Use high-impact coaching strategies including co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, role-playing, video analysis, and intervisitations
Observe and script instructional practice to support teacher growth and execution
Build strong coaching relationships grounded in trust, accountability, and high expectations with high support
Track coaching progress using systems (e.g., GROW) and adjust support based on teacher need
Facilitate adult learning through professional development, team meetings, and PLCs
Support teachers in using student work and data to drive instructional decisions
Partner with school leadership on instructional priorities and contribute to broader leadership responsibilities, including scheduling, hiring, assessment coordination, project management, IEP support, and problem-solving