ELA/Literacy Coach — Pilot (Grades 3–8)

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

Job summary

Center City PCS is piloting a school-based instructional coaching model in Washington, DC. The initial appointment is six months, with the possibility of extension based on the pilot's effectiveness, campus need, and organizational priorities.

The Instructional Coach will work with the Principal and teachers to strengthen literacy instruction, with emphasis on Wit & Wisdom. The coach will report to the Principal with collaboration from network staff to align curriculum and expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Significant experience teaching ELA/literacy across upper elementary and/or middle school.
• Experience coaching teachers and providing actionable feedback.
• Experience using standards-aligned literacy instruction.
• Familiarity with Wit & Wisdom strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular, job-embedded coaching to ELA/ literacy teachers in grades 3–8 with observations and feedback.
• Support implementation of Wit & Wisdom curriculum, including unit planning and pacing.
• Establish coaching cycles based on teacher need and data in collaboration with the Principal.
• Conduct frequent classroom observations and provide timely, specific feedback.
• Assist teachers in analyzing student work and adjusting instruction accordingly.
• Facilitate planning with teachers for lessons and upcoming units.

Skills

ELA/Literacy instruction

Teacher coaching

Classroom observations

Data-driven instruction

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in education

Job description

Center City PCS is piloting a school-based instructional coaching model in Washington, DC. The initial appointment is six months, with the possibility of extension based on the pilot's effectiveness, campus need, and organizational priorities.

The Instructional Coach will work with the Principal and teachers to strengthen literacy instruction, with emphasis on Wit & Wisdom. The coach will report to the Principal with collaboration from network staff to align curriculum and expectations.