Literacy Coach

Friendship Public Charter School•Washington, DC

About The Position

Friendship Public Charter School operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving students from pre-K3 through 12th grade. Our mission is to provide a world-class education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and character necessary for success in college, career, and life. Friendship Public Charter School seeks a Literacy Coach to strengthen ELA and reading instruction. The Coach supports up to 10 ELA and/or reading teachers in total through a coaching model that is formative and non-evaluative. The Coach builds teacher capacity in the Science of Reading and in the effective implementation of Wit and Wisdom, Friendship's core ELA curriculum. The role uses the shared language of the Danielson Framework for Teaching as a common vocabulary for observation, feedback, and goal setting, fully separate from any formal evaluation process. We are seeking dedicated, mission-aligned professionals to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. If you are committed to accelerating student achievement, fostering joyful and rigorous learning, and preparing students for bright postsecondary futures, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to learning more about you and your passion for serving students in Washington, DC.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, or a related field.
At least five years of successful classroom teaching experience in ELA or reading.
Deep knowledge of the Science of Reading, structured literacy practices, and Wit and Wisdom.
Teacher coaching experience.
Strong working understanding of the Danielson Framework for Teaching.
Excellent communication and relationship skills, with the ability to build trust with adult learners.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in literacy, reading, curriculum, or a related field.
Experience teaching or coaching with Wit and Wisdom or a comparable knowledge building ELA curriculum.
Prior instructional coaching experience.
Experience in an urban or public charter school setting.

Responsibilities

Lead individual coaching cycles that include a planning conversation, a classroom observation, and reflective feedback.
Model lessons and instructional routines, then gradually release responsibility to the teacher.
Plan alongside teachers to prepare Wit andOGRAM lessons and foundational skills instruction.
Observe instruction using Danielson language to describe practice objectively and without judgment.
Provide timely, specific, and actionable feedback focused on a small number of high leverage moves.
Support teachers in setting and monitoring their own instructional goals.
Support strong implementation of Wit and Wisdom, including knowledge building, text based discussion, and writing.
Ground foundational skills instruction in the Science of Reading, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Help teachers connect daily practice to Friendship's identity as a charter LEA grounded in the Science of Reading.
Use assessment and screening data to identify instructional priorities and to focus coaching.
Help teachers interpret data and adjust instruction for scholars who need additional support.
Facilitate embedded professional learning, including small group sessions and collaborative planning.
Partner with campus ILTs to align coaching with campus and network priorities.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative professional culture across both campuses.