6-8 Math Facilitator/Coach (Minneapolis, MN)

Teaching Lab; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 212,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Lab seeks a Facilitator/Coach to design and deliver professional learning for 6-8 math educators, emphasizing high-quality instruction and equitable practice. Experience with Illustrative Math and Minnesota standards is essential.

The contractor role is project-based, on-site in Minneapolis with some remote work. Compensation is day-rate based, including preparation, delivery, and follow-up activities.

Qualifications

• Deep experience coaching educators in grades 6-8 math.
• Experience teaching or coaching Illustrative Math curricula.
• Experience implementing Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards.
• Minimum two years as instructional coach with impact on student learning.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering professional development sessions with feedback loops.
• Providing tailored 1:1 coaching and group learning for educators (in-person and virtual).
• Building collaborative relationships to strengthen instructional capacity.
• Supporting data collection, reporting, and reflection to measure impact.

Skills

Math coaching

1:1 coaching

Group facilitation

Educational equity

Education

Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards

Illustrative Math experience

Tools

Illustrative Math curricula

Virtual/onsite delivery

Job description

6-8 Math Facilitator/Coach (Minneapolis, MN)

Minneapolis, MN

WHO WE ARE
Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life-long learning and meaningful lives. In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes. To learn more about Teaching Lab, explore our website at www.teachinglab.org.
OUR VALUES
Teaching Lab seeks to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning in pursuit of excellent educational outcomes for every child.
Teaching Lab’s ultimate goals are:

• Educators learn more than they would without us
• Students learn more than they would without us, in a way that cannot be predicted by race, gender, or family income
• Educators we serve say they love our approach, and they want to keep doing it to advance educational equity

All employees are expected to embrace Teaching Lab’s Values to help us achieve our ultimate goals.

• Resilient Solution-Finding
• Research & Learning With Humility
• Equity & Justice

Read more about Teaching Lab’s Values here.

Type of Vacancy:Contractor (1099)
Start Date:September 2026
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Compensation: Compensation includes paid training and onboarding. Teaching Lab compensates facilitation/coaching contractors using a day-rate model: ⅓ day rates (<2 hours) are $350, ½ day rates (<3 hours) are $500, full day rates (<6 hours) are $1,000, and extended day rates (<8 hours) are $1,150. Please note that engagement duration includes all coaching and facilitation activities (preparation, delivery, follow-up, and documentation) and that work hours are not guaranteed.
Areas of Expertise: Deep expertise in curriculum-based professional learning and equitable instructional practice, with a strong track record of delivering high-impact 1:1 coaching and facilitating engaging group learning for secondary (6-8) math educators, supporting effective implementation of Illustrative Math curricula through strong instructional routines and responsive, standards-aligned practice.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Program department’s primary purpose is to design, deliver, and continuously improve teacher professional learning programs that strengthen instructional practice and drive student achievement. The team’s main functions include managing and implementing scopes of work with partners, providing coaching and professional learning for teachers and leaders, and creating research-based content and learning assets tailored to partner needs. The Program department contributes to Teaching Lab’s mission by ensuring that every partnership drives measurable impact on teacher practice and student learning, advancing educational equity at scale.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Facilitator/Coach's primary responsibility is to 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. With support from their project team members, the Facilitator/Coach will also hold responsibilities in the following areas:

• Designing and delivering professional development sessions, including engaging in feedback cycles and adjusting based on participant input
• Providing tailored 1:1 coaching and group learning experiences for educators, both in-person and virtually
• Building collaborative, trusting relationships with educators and leaders to strengthen instructional capacity and improve student outcomes
• Supporting data collection, reporting, and reflection processes to measure the effectiveness and impact of coaching and professional learning initiatives

The Facilitator/Coach role is an individual contributor-level contractor role with no management responsibilities. This role is essential to ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality professional learning and coaching that drives teacher growth and student success. Success in this position requires strong collaboration, adaptability, instructional expertise, and a commitment to advancing excellent teaching and learning for all students.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge

• Deep experience coaching educators in grades 6-8 math
• Experience teaching or coaching Illustrative Math curricula
• Experience implementing Minnesota K-12 Academic 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

Values, Skills, and Competencies

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

ABOUT COACHING/FACILITATION ROLES
At Teaching Lab, our coaches and facilitators play a vital role in advancing our mission by delivering high-quality professional learning experiences.

• There is no guarantee of hours. The number of service hours and the specific hours are dependent on the projects we have and when you are available.

These roles are project-based and flexible, with opportunities communicated several weeks in advance so you can align them with your schedule. Once assigned, you’ll collaborate with our project teams to prepare, practice, and tailor content to the needs of our partners, ensuring every session is both impactful and engaging.
Facilitation may be virtual or in person, and when travel is required, you’ll manage logistics with the support of Teaching Lab’s travel policies. After each engagement, coaches and facilitators participate in reflective debriefs that strengthen both individual practice and collective impact. Throughout, you’ll bring Teaching Lab’s Facilitation Competencies to life, helping educators and partners experience transformative learning that extends beyond each session.
Because contractors may work with confidential or sensitive organizational information, discretion and professionalism are essential expectations in every engagement.

• Contractor roles are not eligible for benefits, retirement, or leave.

This is more than facilitation—it’s an opportunity to shape meaningful change in education while benefiting from the flexibility of project-based work.

TRAVEL
On-site with some remote work - Candidates must have the ability to travel to Minneapolis, MN on a weekly basis.
CLOSING/REVIEW DATE
This position opened on August 4, 2026 and will remain open until filled.

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