K-5 Literacy Coach - On-Site NYC (Per Diem)

Teaching Matters; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem rates: $640.56–$666.06 per di

Training days: $540.60

Job summary

Teaching Matters is seeking an instructional literacy coach to support teachers and school leaders on-site in NYC across the five boroughs. The role focuses on developing culturally responsive curricula, differentiated coaching, and effective professional learning sessions.

Candidates should have 3–4 years of literacy coaching plus extensive classroom experience in K-5 or 5th–8th literacy, with strong ELL/MLL background. Per diem rates are provided, alongside a full-time salary pathway.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years experience as a Literacy coach plus 4 years teaching K-5 or 5th-8th - Literacy
• NYC Reads ; Strong ELL experience
• MLL experience / Dual Language
• Strong content knowledge in Literacy with a lens to culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving ambitious, measurable student results
• Experience facilitating teacher teams / groups to achieve student outcomes
• Dynamic presenter, comfortable engaging large groups of educators in professional workshops and work-sessions
• Experience teaching and/or coaching teachers in culturally responsive practices and curriculum development
• Passion for advocating for students and communities traditionally marginalized and under-resourced
• Experience in urban schools
• Exemplar skills in technology and facile in utilizing zoom, google suite, and other online collaboration tools
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, well organized, excellent writing and communication skills
• Superior interpersonal skills to motivate and lead others at all levels within a school
• Demonstrates deep commitment to Teaching Matters’ mission, vision, and core values

Responsibilities

• Coach teachers and administrators onsite in schools across NYC
• Develop culturally responsive lessons, resources, and activities
• Develop customized instructional coaching plans based on needs identified through a structured needs assessment process
• Coach teachers within cycles of coaching focused on developing key competencies in teaching
• Differentiate teacher support based on individual needs and address needed teacher mindset shifts
• Facilitate teacher teams reflecting on practice, analyzing data toward identifying inequitable practices
• Guide school leaders in making changes to systems, structures, and communication
• Build teachers/leaders understanding and proficiency in culturally responsive pedagogy and racial literacy
• Build trusting relationships with partners that meets educators where they are and empowers them to grow

Skills

Literacy coaching

Teacher training

Public speaking

Data analysis

Curriculum development

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Tools

Zoom

Google Suite

Job description

Teaching Matters is seeking an instructional literacy coach to support teachers and school leaders on-site in NYC across the five boroughs. The role focuses on developing culturally responsive curricula, differentiated coaching, and effective professional learning sessions.

Candidates should have 3–4 years of literacy coaching plus extensive classroom experience in K-5 or 5th–8th literacy, with strong ELL/MLL background. Per diem rates are provided, alongside a full-time salary pathway.