Manager, Teaching & Learning - 5-8 ELA

Uncommon Schools•New York, NY

3d•$94,300 - $107,400

About The Position

Are you passionate about improving how middle school students learn to read, write, and think critically? As Manager of Teaching & Learning for 5-8 ELA, you'll partner with school leaders and teachers to implement high-quality ELA instruction across a portfolio of schools. You'll use data and instructional coaching to help educators refine their practice, support students in mastering essential literacy skills, and drive measurable achievement. This role offers the opportunity to shape how thousands of students experience ELA instruction while building strong, collaborative relationships with school teams.

Requirements

3+ years of direct experience in teaching, school leadership, content coaching, or curriculum development (e.g., classroom teacher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, Principal, or similar role)
Proven track record of driving and coaching student achievement for a grade span, department, or team of teachers
Exceptional data analysis and action planning skills that have directly led to improved student outcomes
Strong management, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to work effectively with teachers, leaders, and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated project management skills, including attention to detail, ability to balance priorities, and capacity to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
A founder's mentality: ability to take initiative, work independently, and begin projects without close supervision
Strong commitment to our organizational mission and educational philosophy
Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development Coach ELA teachers across grades 5-8 through classroom observations, practice clinics, and professional development sessions to improve lesson execution and student outcomes
Model exemplary ELA instruction in classrooms and co-teach key content areas when needed to support teacher learning
Lead and facilitate power meetings (planning and data meetings) with school leaders and teachers, ensuring meetings are well-prepared, focused, and actionable
Build systems for ongoing observation, feedback, and follow-up with teachers and leaders to support continuous growth
Data Analysis & Action Planning Analyze and respond to student achievement data across your portfolio of schools to identify patterns, gaps, and opportunities for targeted instruction
Systematically track progress on key power standards and adjust action plans based on student performance and evidence of teacher implementation
Partner with Regional School Leaders to collect, analyze, and synthesize data that informs programmatic decisions
Create targeted action plans that accelerate student learning and ensure equitable access to high-quality instruction
Curriculum & Professional Development Design Design, create, and facilitate professional development, practice clinics, and training sessions for teachers and leaders
Create resources that connect assessment and instruction materials—including scripted lesson plans and assessment scripts—to help educators internalize and implement curriculum effectively
Support individual school campuses in leveraging instructional blocks to meet the needs of all students and maximize teacher strengths
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with members of the K-12 Teaching & Learning team, school leadership, and other departments to make data-driven decisions and support school success
Contribute to broader initiatives and projects as needed to support organizational goals