Part-time Literacy Teacher Instructional Coach (Grades K - 12)

The Achievement Network•Camden, NJ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Achievement Network (ANet) is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes. We partner with school and district leaders to strengthen instruction, implement high-quality curricula, and build systems that support great teaching for all students. People who join ANet become part of a mission-driven, equity-centered, and collaborative team. We believe deeply in fostering a working environment where the diverse identities, lived experiences, and perspectives of our staff are valued and affirmed. The Part-time Literacy Teacher Instructional Coach will play a critical role in partnering with teachers to ensure effective student-centered literacy instruction and increase student achievement. This position requires a deep commitment to access to an empowering education, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making aligned with school and district instructional improvement priorities. The ideal candidate will possess strong instructional leadership and coaching skills, expertise in adolescent (grades K - 12) Literacy, and a passion for student achievement by supporting the professional growth of educators. The Coach will support up to 55 literacy teachers across four Camden campuses with a particular focus on strengthening instruction for striving readers, multilingual learners, and students with disabilities. The Part-time Literacy Teacher Instructional Coach will report to the MD, Partner Experience and Impact, and work alongside peer coaches. This is a fixed-term W2 role, and is anticipated to work 20 - 25 hours per week. Hours may vary slightly based on partner needs, coaching cadence, and school schedules. Renewal of the role aligns with district renewals, scope of work, and organizational priorities. This role requires frequent travel to Camden City schools. The Part-time Coach should expect to spend approximately 60-70% of their time on site in schools.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of K-12 Literacy teaching experience with evidence of impact on student learning including supporting multilingual learners and students with IEPs
Minimum 3 years of instructional coaching or teacher leadership
Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Has been in a school as a teacher leader or instructional coach in the past three years in K-12 Literacy; professional development facilitation and student-centered teaching practices
Experience teaching and/or implementing Wit & Wisdom and/or MyPerspective curricula
Experience leveraging technology in the classroom (e.g. TeachFX or similar classroom analytics tools, Google Classroom etc.)
Familiarity with the Danielson Framework for Teaching (or a comparable instructional framework)
Experience supporting adolescent striving readers, including literacy intervention and foundational skills for older students

Responsibilities

Serve as a grades K - 12 Literacy instructional coach for teachers:
Provide direct instructional coaching to teachers aligned to subject matter, school, and district priorities delivered through three structured teaching-and-learning cycles that include cycle goal setting, unit internalization, lesson study, lesson rehearsal and modeling, side-by-side coaching, student data and work analysis, and reflection on cycle goal attainment
Collaborate with school leaders to set instructional practice goals and develop strategies to enhance student-centered instruction and student achievement
Engage stakeholders to address school priorities, analyze school data, and develop comprehensive support plans promoting excellent educational opportunities and inclusion for all students
Use research-based practices and student data to develop an individualized strategy for coaching teachers, tailored to their unique needs and context
Train teachers on effective implementation of Wit and Wisdom and MyPerspectives to achieve student mastery of grade-level content and improve teacher practice
Integrate TeachFX classroom analytics to gather real-time feedback aligned to each coaching cycle's instructional focus
Ground observation and feedback in the Danielson Framework for Teaching (Domains 2 and 3), connecting framework components to the network's high-quality instructional materials
Participate in weekly team huddles and attend quarterly Communities of Practice and data meetings, contributing observations that inform network-wide coaching priorities
Lead professional development sessions for groups of teachers, focusing on instructional best practices, data analysis, and student-centered teaching strategies
Codify tools, coaching strategies, and innovative ideas that improve ANet's ability to coach teachers and support student achievement
Document progress notes, plans, and deliverables in accordance with ANet and partner-determined guidelines