Instructional Coach

Heartwood Community School; Ridgeland (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Employee and Family Wellness

Tax Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Heartwood Community School seeks an experienced Instructional Coach to bolster teaching quality across elementary classrooms. You will coach teachers, analyze data, model best practices, and support collaborative planning to elevate student outcomes.

The role emphasizes professional learning communities, differentiated instruction, and leadership collaboration with the Director of Academics. A strong growth mindset and commitment to Heartwood’s whole-child approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid teaching certification/licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide job-embedded coaching and feedback to teachers on best practices, data analysis, differentiation, and planning.
• Lead professional learning communities, model lessons, co-teach, and conduct classroom observations to build teacher capacity.
• Collaborate with the Director of Academics to align coaching with school priorities.
• Facilitate professional development sessions and data meetings with grade-level teams.
• Support teachers with high-quality, standards-aligned instructional materials.

Skills

Instructional coaching

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/ Curriculum & Instruction

Master’s degree preferred

Teaching certification/licensure

5+ years classroom teaching

Experience coaching/PD

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Heartwood Community School is a community-focused, tuition-free charter school serving Jasper, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties in South Carolina. We believe in educating the whole child—nurturing each student academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Honoring every child’s unique journey, we bridge home and school to foster a compassionate, empowering environment where students feel seen and valued.

Our mission goes beyond academics. We guide students to become resilient problem-solvers, compassionate community builders, globally minded citizens, emotionally intelligent leaders, and lifelong learners. Embracing mistakes as part of growth, we equip students to thrive in school and life—ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

THE ROLE

The Instructional Coach supports high-quality teaching and learning by partnering with educators to strengthen instructional practices, increase student engagement, and improve academic outcomes. The Instructional Coach provides individualized and team-based coaching through classroom observations, modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, feedback, and reflective conversations. Using student performance data, curriculum standards, and evidence-based instructional practices, the coach helps teachers identify areas for growth, implement differentiated strategies, strengthen classroom management, and design rigorous, responsive learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of all students.

The position fosters a culture of continuous improvement by building trusting relationships with educators and creating meaningful opportunities for professional learning and collaboration. This role facilitates professional development, supports curriculum and instructional initiatives, analyzes schoolwide and classroom-level data, and works collaboratively with school leadership to identify instructional priorities and monitor progress. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator and instructional leader who demonstrates strong content knowledge, effective communication and coaching skills, a growth mindset, and a commitment to Heartwood Community School’s whole-child approach and mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructional Coaching and Collaboration
  • Provide job-embedded coaching and feedback to teachers in areas of instructional best practices, data analysis, differentiation, and lesson planning.
  • Lead professional learning communities, model lessons, co-teaching, and classroom observations to build teacher capacity and confidence.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Academics and instructional leadership team to align coaching with school-wide priorities.
  • Facilitate professional development sessions and data meetings with grade-level teams.
  • Support teachers with the implementation of high-quality, standards-aligned instructional materials.
• Student-Focused Instructional Support
  • Deliver small-group lessons for students who need either targeted interventions or academic extensions.
  • Use multiple forms of data, including formative and diagnostic assessments, to identify students for intervention and enrichment.
  • Design and implement individualized learning plans for students in need of academic support or accelerated learning.
  • Progress monitors student achievement and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Data-Driven Planning and Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain clear, accurate records of student progress and instructional impact.
  • Partner with teachers and school leaders to analyze student achievement data.
  • Identify instructional trends and propose strategies for improvement.
  • Support the creation of a culture of high expectations and academic excellence.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Strong knowledge of elementary curriculum, standards, instructional practices, and assessment.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop educators through constructive feedback, modeling, and reflection.
• Skilled in analyzing student achievement data and translating findings into actionable instructional strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the ability to build trust among educators and leadership.
• Growth-minded, flexible, organized, and solutions-oriented, with a commitment to continuous improvement and Heartwood’s whole-child approach.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Valid teaching certification/licensure required.
• Minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level.
• Demonstrated instructional coaching, teacher leadership, mentoring, or professional development experience required.
• Experience with data-driven instruction, curriculum implementation, differentiated instruction, and evidence-based teaching practices preferred.

COMPENSATION

The salary for this role is $80,000, with eligibility for a relocation package. To uphold our commitment to equitable and fair compensation, we offer a competitive salary and have a no-negotiation policy.

We are committed to building a best in class team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including and not limited to:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Employee and Family Wellness
• Tax Favored Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Retirement Plans