K-12 Math Facilitator/Coach (Kansas City, MO)

Teaching Lab•Kansas City, MO

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming teacher professional learning to improve student outcomes. They partner with educators and leaders to create systems that support these changes. Their values center around collaboration, resilience, research, accountability, equity, and justice. This role is a contractor position based in Kansas City, MO, starting August-September 2026. Compensation is based on a day-rate model, and work hours are not guaranteed. The role requires deep expertise in curriculum-based professional development, equitable instructional practices, and impactful 1:1 coaching and group facilitation in K-12 math, with specific curriculum expertise in Eureka Math (K-8) and/or Illustrative Math (9-12). The Program department focuses on designing, delivering, and improving teacher professional learning to drive student achievement and advance educational equity. The Facilitator/Coach will primarily facilitate professional learning and provide instructional coaching to educators and school leaders, focusing on high-quality instructional materials and research-based practices. Responsibilities include designing and delivering professional development, providing 1:1 coaching and group learning, building relationships, and supporting data collection and reporting. This is an individual contributor role with no management responsibilities, requiring collaboration, adaptability, instructional expertise, and a commitment to equity.

Requirements

Deep experience coaching educators in grades K-12 math.
Experience teaching or coaching Eureka Math and/or Illustrative Math curriculum.
Experience implementing the Missouri Learning Standards (MLS).
At least two (2) years of experience as an instructional coach to teachers or school leaders with evidence of impact in student learning outcomes.
Experience supporting various levels of instruction across classroom settings.
Strong background in instructional best practices, with the ability to apply strategies that support effective teaching and learning for a wide range of educators and students.
Experience in designing professional development materials or serving as an instructional designer.
Experience facilitating impactful professional learning and coaching for educators in both virtual and in-person settings.
Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in an education context.
Experience empowering teachers through trusting relationships and supporting shifts in practice and mindset to improve student learning.
Strong commitment to growth mindset for both adults and students, with a desire to continuously strengthen instructional practices and team capabilities.
Ability to design and deliver high-quality, evidence-based professional learning that advances teaching and learning outcomes.
Compelling communication and facilitation skills that build engagement and influence across diverse educators and stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, multiple priorities, and tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing professional learning support and services in and for consultative organizations.
Educational leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate professional learning and provide instructional coaching for educators and school leaders, with a focus on implementing high-quality instructional materials and research-based practices.
Design and deliver professional development sessions, including engaging in feedback cycles and adjusting based on participant input.
Provide tailored 1:1 coaching and group learning experiences for educators, both in-person and virtually.
Build collaborative, trusting relationships with educators and leaders to strengthen instructional capacity and improve student outcomes.
Support data collection, reporting, and reflection processes to measure the effectiveness and impact of coaching and professional learning initiatives.