Literacy Coach
About The Position
Harlem Children’s Zone is seeking a Literacy Coach for Promise Academy, its K–12 charter school within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway. The role supports the organization’s goal of helping scholars get to and through college by strengthening literacy and humanities instruction across the network. The Literacy Coach works collaboratively with teachers, education directors, and principals to improve instructional practices and student outcomes through curriculum alignment, teacher coaching, assessment, data analysis, and targeted student interventions. The position develops curriculum and assessments, coaches and trains teachers in humanities curriculum, models effective literacy instruction, and supports teachers in monitoring student progress. It also delivers research-based literacy interventions to individual students and small groups. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:40 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Valid New York State certification in Literacy, Reading, Social Studies (Grades 7–12), or TESOL.
- Minimum of five years of literacy instruction experience.
- Experience working with middle school or high school students.
- Minimum of three years of experience teaching in an urban school setting.
- Ability to collaborate with teachers, education directors, and principals on curriculum alignment, student outcomes, and literacy strategies.
- Strong attention to detail in curriculum, assessment, and instructional implementation.
- Clear communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Literacy or Reading.
- Previous coaching or curriculum development experience.
- Background in the Science of Reading and structured literacy practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop curriculum and assessments to align instruction across the network.
- Coach and train teachers in humanities curriculum and support effective instructional practices.
- Assess and analyze student humanities data to identify strengths and areas for growth, and implement appropriate instructional techniques.
- Model best practices in literacy instruction to support teacher development.
- Monitor and support teachers in analyzing data to track student progress.
- Collaborate with teachers, education directors, and principals to review student performance and refine literacy strategies.
- Deliver targeted literacy interventions to individual students and small groups using research-based strategies.
- Design and align curriculum and assessments across schools to ensure coherence, rigor, and consistency in humanities instruction.
- Monitor instructional practices and student progress, using feedback and reflection to strengthen teaching and learning.
- Communicate expectations, feedback, and instructional priorities clearly and consistently.
- Balance multiple priorities and initiatives while producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Annual and performance-based bonuses.
- Deferred bonus program.
- Generous paid time off, including sick and personal days.
- No-cost health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Up to $30,000 in student loan forgiveness.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Opportunities for growth.
- Highly competitive salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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