Instructional ELA Coach-Grades 6-12_(2026-2027)

Achievers Early College Prep • Trenton, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Achievers Early College Prep is seeking Instructional ELA Coaches for Grades 6-12 to be a catalyst for teachers, helping them improve their curriculum and instruction through collaboration. The coaches will focus on identifying and implementing tools and strategies that enhance student outcomes. This role requires expert content knowledge in ELA and Humanities, extensive knowledge of ELA interventions, data analysis for curriculum refinement, and a commitment to teacher growth. Coaches will implement techniques for increased student engagement, differentiate instruction based on student data, ensure research-based curriculum implementation, conduct observations, model practices, provide feedback, and deliver professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 3+ years working in classrooms and coaching teachers, preferably in urban schools and/or communities, with a proven record of strong academic achievement.
• Demonstrated history of collaboration- building trust with staff.
• Adept interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with Google Classroom and virtual meeting platforms.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Valid NJ Teacher Certification in ELA.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in schools that rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and content knowledge as a means to dramatically increase student achievement.
• Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset-based thinking.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expert content knowledge in core subjects, such as ELA and Humanities.
• Extensive knowledge of ELA/Humanities interventions that specifically target English skills.
• Analyze data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices regularly.
• Provide coaching to teachers and are committed to their growth.
• Implement multiple techniques with teachers for increased student engagement and checking for understanding.
• Work with teachers to analyze student data to differentiate instruction and track progress.
• Ensure consistent, research-based curriculum implementation aligned with standards.
• Conduct daily observations, model and practice with teachers, plan/execute feedback meetings that lead to teacher development, and support implementation of action steps.
• Provide real-time feedback to teachers during instruction and contribute to teachers' mid-year reviews.
• Plan and deliver high-quality professional development that trains teachers in systems and key pedagogical strategies.
• Plan and execute team meetings for content-area staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance is offered at a 25% employee coverage rate.
• Health reimbursement account designed specifically for your needs.
• 5 days of paid time off.
• All paid school holidays.
• Work day that ends at 4pm for most days.
• Regular professional development workshops, designed for continuous learning, certifications, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level