Math Instructional Coach

Innovamat•Allentown, PA

About The Position

Innovamat is an educational organization specializing in research-based mathematics education from Early Childhood through Secondary Education. It integrates curriculum, teacher training, assessment, and intervention, and partners with schools and educators internationally. The Math Instructional Coach is based in Allentown and travels approximately 30–50% of the time to schools and districts in the region. The coach works alongside teachers in classrooms to observe lessons, model instruction, ask reflective questions, and provide feedback. The role builds coaching relationships and supports educators from their initial implementation of Innovamat through becoming confident, independent practitioners. The coach has autonomy to develop personalized math success plans and adapt coaching to educators and school contexts, while helping teachers strengthen their mathematics instruction and supporting school leaders as a trusted thought partner. The position focuses on shifting instruction toward classrooms where students actively reason, explore, and engage deeply with mathematics. It includes designing and delivering professional development, leading hands-on workshops grounded in classroom practice, and building a regional community of math educators. Success includes measurable improvements in teacher confidence, student engagement, and conceptual understanding. Innovamat describes itself as an international, mission-driven organization that aims high, values ownership and autonomy, moves quickly, learns through curiosity and feedback, works collaboratively, and seeks to balance high performance with community.

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 skills and ability to connect with teachers; educator-to-educator communication is fundamental to the role.
Hands-on approach and willingness to build processes and resources from scratch.
Entrepreneurial mindset, ability to think outside the box, and enthusiasm for the challenges of an early-stage organization.
Willingness and appetite to travel and visit 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 each school and teacher.
Coach teachers in real classrooms through observations, live modeling, and feedback cycles.
Help shift instruction toward thinking classrooms where students actively reason, explore, and engage deeply with mathematics.
Drive measurable impact on teacher confidence, student engagement, and conceptual understanding.
Lead hands-on, math-focused professional development sessions and workshops rooted in classroom practice.
Act as a trusted thought partner to educators as they address challenges and develop their practice.
Build a strong community of math educators across the region.
Travel to schools and districts in the region approximately 30–50% of the time.

Benefits

$90,000–$100,000 base salary, with target total compensation of approximately $120,000, including a performance-based bonus.
Uncapped bonus potential, with the opportunity to earn above target compensation based on performance.
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.
Opportunity to work on a mission-driven product that directly impacts students and teachers.

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