Math Instructional Coach

When Brown Girls Lead ™; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

When Brown Girls Lead is seeking an experienced Math Instructional Coach to strengthen mathematics teaching across partner schools in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will foster conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, productive discourse, and high cognitive demand to develop confident, independent learners.

The role requires analyzing student performance data, guiding teachers in planning, and partnering with school leaders to drive measurable instructional

Qualifications

• Experience teaching mathematics in K–12 classrooms.
• Experience coaching educators and providing professional learning.
• Strong understanding of math standards, curriculum and assessment.
• Ability to analyze classroom evidence and student data to inform coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, job-embedded coaching through observations and feedback.
• Support teachers in rigorous, standards-aligned mathematics instruction.
• Help teachers strengthen questioning, differentiation, student discourse, and opportunities for independent problem-solving.
• Build trusting, productive relationships with teachers that promote reflection, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with school leaders to identify instructional priorities and establish clear goals for improvement.
• Use classroom observation evidence, student work, and assessment data to identify trends and inform coaching priorities.

Skills

Mathematics instruction

Instructional coaching

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

Location: New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

Position Type: Full-Time, Part-Time or Independent Contractor

Schedule: Full-time preferred; approximately 30 hours per week for PT or Contractor.

Work Arrangement: Remote with regional travel

Compensation: To be finalized based on employment arrangement, qualifications, and experience

About When Brown Girls Lead

When Brown Girls Lead® (WBGL) is an equity-centered educational consulting firm specializing in leadership development, instructional improvement, and professional learning. We partner with schools and educational leaders to strengthen instructional systems, build educator capacity, and cultivate inclusive, affirming learning environments where all students and educators thrive.

Our work is grounded in educational equity, high expectations, and evidence-based practices. Through data-informed decision-making and intentional collaboration, we help schools ensure access to rigorous instruction, address inequities, and sustain meaningful instructional improvement.

About the Opportunity

When Brown Girls Lead® (WBGL) is seeking an experienced Math Instructional Coach to strengthen mathematics teaching and learning across our partner schools in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished mathematics educator and instructional leader with a deep understanding of how students learn mathematics and what it takes to develop confident, independent mathematical thinkers. They bring expertise in fostering conceptual understanding, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and student discourse, while recognizing the importance of productive struggle, maintaining high cognitive demand, and providing intentional instructional support.

Equally important is the ability to use data to drive instructional improvement and build educators' capacity to do the same. The ideal candidate can analyze student performance data, classroom evidence, and student work to identify learning needs, uncover instructional gaps, and guide responsive teaching. They can also help teachers and school leaders develop the skills and confidence to interpret data, make informed instructional decisions, and monitor student progress over time.

In this role, the Math Instructional Coach will partner with teachers and school leaders to strengthen instructional planning, improve classroom practices, and build teacher capacity. Through classroom observations, data analysis, collaborative planning, and actionable feedback, they will identify opportunities for growth and support measurable improvements in teaching and student learning.

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring strong classroom teaching and instructional coaching experience and can serve as trusted thought partners to school leadership teams, translating their expertise into meaningful, sustainable instructional improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development

• Provide individualized, job-embedded coaching through classroom observations, modeling, co-planning, feedback, and reflective conversations.
• Support teachers in implementing rigorous, standards-aligned mathematics instruction.
• Help teachers strengthen questioning, differentiation, student discourse, and opportunities for independent problem-solving.
• Build trusting, productive relationships with teachers that promote reflection, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

Instructional & School Improvement

• Collaborate with school leaders to identify instructional priorities and establish clear goals for improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of effective instructional practices and systems.
• Use classroom observation evidence, student work, and assessment data to identify trends and inform coaching priorities.
• Support school leaders in monitoring instructional progress and sustaining improvements over time.

Professional Learning & Collaboration

• Translate research-based instructional practices into practical, actionable strategies for classroom implementation.
• Collaborate with WBGL team members to ensure aligned coaching practices, consistent documentation, and meaningful progress reporting.
• Facilitate content specific professional learning, collaborative planning meetings, and teacher development opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated experience teaching mathematics in K–12 classrooms.
• Experience providing instructional coaching, mentoring, or professional learning for educators.
• Strong understanding of mathematics content, curriculum, assessment, and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to observe instruction, analyze classroom evidence, and provide specific, actionable feedback.
• Experience using student performance data to inform instructional decisions.
• Strong facilitation, communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel to partner schools throughout New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Preferred

• Prior experience as an instructional coach, math specialist, department chair, assistant principal, or other instructional leader.
• Experience coaching across multiple grade levels or school settings.
• Experience supporting instructional improvement in schools serving diverse student populations.
• Demonstrated success strengthening mathematics instruction and improving student outcomes.