Education Coach: Mentoring for High-Impact Learning

Phipps Neighborhoods; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is seeking an Education Coach to mentor Group Leaders, support lesson planning and classroom management, and collaborate with site leadership to foster a safe, productive learning environment and positive site culture.

The role focuses on high-quality implementation of educational activities, ensuring alignment with COMPASS standards and the Future Builders PBL Model, while supporting youth engagement and development across programs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 2 years of college course work required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe program sessions to assess instructional effectiveness and provide targeted feedback to staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching to direct service staff.
• Support staff in aligning activities with developmental benchmarks, cultural relevance, and program outcomes.
• Ensure alignment with our project-based Future Builders model.
• Help implement systems for monitoring content quality and consistency across all program areas.
• Maintain accurate documentation of curriculum materials, staff observations, and training activities.
• Participate in program evaluations and quality improvement initiatives.
• Establish a comfortable learning environment and implement clear, consistent age-appropriate expectations and rules.
• Model appropriate child development practices.
• Uphold program policies, procedures, and proper use of supplies and materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Education Content Specialist.

Skills

Coaching

Youth development

Curriculum development

Observation & feedback

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is seeking an Education Coach to mentor Group Leaders, support lesson planning and classroom management, and collaborate with site leadership to foster a safe, productive learning environment and positive site culture.

The role focuses on high-quality implementation of educational activities, ensuring alignment with COMPASS standards and the Future Builders PBL Model, while supporting youth engagement and development across programs.