ELA Instructional Coach — 3–8 Literacy Pilot Leader

Center City Public Charter Schools; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Center City PCS in Washington, DC is piloting a school-based instructional coaching model for ELA/literacy teachers in grades 3–8. The initial appointment is six months, with potential extension based on pilot effectiveness and campus needs.

The role provides regular coaching through observations, feedback, modeling, co-planning, and data-driven adjustments, with collaboration with the Principal to set coaching priorities and document progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Significant successful experience teaching ELA/literacy, preferably across upper elementary and/or middle school grades.
• Demonstrated experience coaching teachers and providing actionable instructional feedback.
• Experience conducting classroom observations and using observation data to identify instructional needs.
• Strong knowledge of standards-aligned literacy instruction (reading, writing, discussion, text-based instruction).
• Experience supporting lesson planning, curriculum internalization, data analysis, and instructional adjustment.
• Experience facilitating professional development and collaborative planning.
• Familiarity with Wit & Wisdom strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular, job-embedded coaching to ELA/literacy teachers in grades 3–8 through classroom observations, actionable feedback, modeling, co-planning, rehearsal, and follow-up.
• Support strong implementation and internalization of Wit & Wisdom, including unit and lesson preparation, instructional pacing, and alignment to grade-level standards.
• Establish and manage consistent coaching cycles based on teacher need, student data, classroom observations, and priorities identified with the Principal.
• Conduct frequent classroom observations and provide timely, specific feedback focused on measurable changes in teacher practice.
• Support teachers in analyzing student work and assessment data and translating findings into instructional adjustments.
• Facilitate individual and collaborative planning with teachers, including lesson internalization and preparation for upcoming units.
• Model effective literacy instructional practices and provide real-time coaching, co-teaching, or demonstration lessons when appropriate.
• Support professional learning and collaborative planning for grades 3–8 ELA/literacy teachers as determined with the Principal.
• Identify patterns in teacher practice, implementation, and student learning and communicate trends to the Principal.
• Monitor progress against coaching goals and maintain documentation of cycles, feedback, and evidence of changes in practice.
• Partner with network instructional staff to maintain alignment with curriculum and priorities.

Skills

ELA/literacy coaching

classroom observations

data analysis

instructional feedback

professional development

collaborative planning

relationship building

time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in education / curriculum & instruction / educational leadership

Tools

Wit & Wisdom

Job description

Center City PCS in Washington, DC is piloting a school-based instructional coaching model for ELA/literacy teachers in grades 3–8. The initial appointment is six months, with potential extension based on pilot effectiveness and campus needs.

The role provides regular coaching through observations, feedback, modeling, co-planning, and data-driven adjustments, with collaboration with the Principal to set coaching priorities and document progress.