Impact-Driven Literacy Coach for Urban Schools

Harlem Children's Zone Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Performance bonuses

Paid time off

Health insurance

Student loan forgiveness

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Harlem Children’s Zone Inc. is seeking a Literacy Coach to advance literacy across the Promise Academy network. You will design curricula, develop assessments, and coach teachers in humanities to improve reading outcomes for middle and high school students.

Ideal candidates will hold NY literacy/reading certification (or TESOL), have 5+ years of literacy instruction, and experience coaching curriculum in urban schools. The organization offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• New York State literacy/reading certification (Grades 7-12) or TESOL.
• Minimum five years of literacy instruction.
• Experience working with middle school or high school students in urban settings.
• Master’s degree in Literacy or Reading preferred.
• Coaching or curriculum development experience preferred.
• Background in the Science of Reading and structured literacy practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and assessments to align instruction across the network.
• Coach and train teachers in humanities curriculum, ensuring effective instructional practices.
• Assess and analyze student humanities data to identify strengths and areas for growth, implementing appropriate instructional techniques.
• Model best practices in literacy instruction to support teacher development.
• Monitor and support teachers in analyzing data to track student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, education directors, and principals to review student performance and refine literacy strategies.
• Deliver targeted literacy interventions to individual students and small groups using research-based strategies.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Curriculum leadership

Data-driven instruction

Urban education experience

Education

New York State literacy/reading certification (Grades 7-12) or TESOL

Master’s degree in Literacy or Reading (preferred)

Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone Inc. is seeking a Literacy Coach to advance literacy across the Promise Academy network. You will design curricula, develop assessments, and coach teachers in humanities to improve reading outcomes for middle and high school students.

Ideal candidates will hold NY literacy/reading certification (or TESOL), have 5+ years of literacy instruction, and experience coaching curriculum in urban schools. The organization offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.