6-8 Math Facilitator/Coach (Oakland, CA)

Teaching Lab•Oakland, CA

5d•$350 - $1,150•Hybrid

About The Position

Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming teacher professional learning to improve student outcomes. They partner with teachers, school, district, and state leaders to create effective instructional systems. Their values include collaboration, resilient solution-finding, research and learning with humility, accountable excellence, and equity and justice. This is a contractor (1099) position starting September-October 2026 in Oakland, CA. Compensation is based on a day-rate model, with no guaranteed work hours. The role requires deep expertise in curriculum-based professional learning and equitable instructional practice, specifically for secondary (6-8) math educators implementing Illustrative Math curricula. The Program department focuses on designing, delivering, and improving teacher professional learning programs to enhance instructional practice and student achievement. The Facilitator/Coach will 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 collaborative relationships, and supporting data collection and reflection. This is an individual contributor role with no management responsibilities, requiring collaboration, adaptability, instructional expertise, and a commitment to excellent teaching and learning.

Requirements

Deep experience coaching educators in grades 6-8 math
Experience teaching or coaching Illustrative Math curricula
Experience implementing California Common Core State Standards
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
Candidates must have the ability to travel to Oakland, CA on a weekly basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing professional learning support and services in and for consultative organizations
Experience supporting dual language and bilingual 6-8 classrooms

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.