Literacy Coach, Dual Language (NYC) – On-Site

Teaching Matters; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,471 - 97,381; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Matters is seeking an Instructional Literacy Coach to enhance literacy practices in NYC schools. This role focuses on supporting teachers in developing culturally responsive teaching strategies to improve student outcomes. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in literacy coaching and teaching, along with a commitment to fostering equitable educational environments.

As a national nonprofit, Teaching Matters aims to close the opportunity gap for underserved children, making this position crucial for our mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years as a Literacy coach plus 4 years teaching K-5 or 5th-8th-grade Literacy.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving measurable student results.
• Experience in urban schools and with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in creating culturally responsive lessons and activities.
• Develop customized instructional coaching plans based on needs assessment.
• Coach teachers to develop key competencies in teaching.

Skills

Literacy coaching

Curriculum Adoption

Culturally responsive pedagogy

ELL support

Presentation skills

Collaboration tools

Tools

Google Suite

Zoom

Job description

Teaching Matters is seeking an Instructional Literacy Coach to enhance literacy practices in NYC schools. This role focuses on supporting teachers in developing culturally responsive teaching strategies to improve student outcomes. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in literacy coaching and teaching, along with a commitment to fostering equitable educational environments.

As a national nonprofit, Teaching Matters aims to close the opportunity gap for underserved children, making this position crucial for our mission.