Math Instructional Coach

Innovamat • Sacramento, US

4h • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Innovamat is seeking a Math Instructional Coach based in Sacramento who is willing to travel approximately 30–50% of the time to schools and districts. The coach partners with teachers and school leaders to improve mathematics instruction and support effective implementation of Innovamat’s research-based math program.

The role involves working directly in classrooms to observe lessons, model instruction, and provide feedback. The coach builds relationships with educators and supports them throughout their development, from beginning with Innovamat to becoming confident, independent practitioners. The coach also designs personalized math success plans and professional development journeys suited to each school, teacher, and context.

The position focuses on helping teachers foster student reasoning and engagement, delivering hands-on professional development, and driving measurable improvements in teacher confidence, student engagement, and conceptual understanding. The coach will also help build a regional community of math educators and serve as a thought partner to educators and school leaders.

Requirements

• Strong background in mathematics, mathematics education, and instructional coaching.
• Current or former math teacher with a clear academic and professional focus on mathematics and its teaching.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting other educators in their instructional practice.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships and generate opportunities with district-level administrators or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for connecting with teachers educator-to-educator.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to build from scratch.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with the challenges of an early-stage organization.
• Willingness and appetite to travel to schools and classrooms in the region.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching or coaching elementary or K–8 mathematics is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Math Success specialist, supporting implementation and transforming how teachers think about and teach mathematics.
• Design and deliver personalized professional development journeys and coaching plans for schools and teachers.
• Coach teachers in classrooms through observations, live modeling, and feedback cycles.
• Help teachers move toward thinking classrooms where students actively reason, explore, and engage with mathematics.
• Drive measurable impact on teacher confidence, student engagement, and conceptual understanding.
• Lead hands-on, math-focused professional development sessions and workshops grounded in classroom practice.
• Act as a thought partner to educators as they address challenges and develop their practice.
• Build a community of math educators across the region.
• Travel approximately 30–50% of the time to schools and districts.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 5% 401(k) match.
• 22 days of PTO, plus 5 additional company-wide days off over the Christmas holidays.
• Generous leave programs, including parental leave and wedding leave.
• Annual learning stipend.
• Performance-based bonus with uncapped potential; target total compensation is approximately $130,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed