NYC Part-Time Instructional Coach

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is looking for a contract contingent Instructional Coach in New York to deliver professional development sessions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of teaching experience and at least 3 years of mentoring or coaching educators.

This role involves leading training sessions, promoting HMH's educational services, and requiring some travel for onsite customer support. Successful candidates will show flexibility, a collaborative spirit, and a dedication to K-12 student achievement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years teaching experience required.
• 3+ years mentoring and coaching teachers or leaders.
• Strong command of spoken and written English; bilingual preferred.
• Proficiency in technology including Microsoft and Google Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills necessary.
• Strong depth of knowledge in literacy content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional development sessions both virtually and onsite.
• Act as an ambassador for HMH services and curriculum solutions.
• Promote instructional practices that enhance student achievement.
• Support educators in deepening their knowledge and skills.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring and coaching

Spoken and written English

Tech proficiency

Organizational skills

Knowledge in literacy content

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Salesforce

Zoom

Job description

Position Overview

This role is for a contract contingent Instructional Coach who delivers professional development sessions to HMH customers, both virtually and onsite. The ideal candidate has a background in teaching and/or coaching, along with experience leading professional development with school and district leaders.

Successful candidates will be flexible, collaborative, and passionate about making a lasting impact in the K‑12 classroom.

Key Responsibilities

The Instructional Coach provides the highest quality professional learning (online and in‑person) focused on improving instructional practices and increasing student achievement. The Instructional Coach acts as an HMH ambassador, promoting services, curriculum solutions, and resources. The coach leads by example, invites educators to deepen their knowledge, stretches their thinking, and takes bold action. The Instructional Coach is a reflective practitioner who invests in learning for themselves and others.

Qualifications

• 5+ years teaching experience
• 3+ years mentoring and/or coaching teachers and/or leaders
• Strong command of spoken and written English; bilingual/multilingual preferred
• Tech savvy with proficiency in Microsoft, Google Suite, Salesforce, and Zoom
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong depth of knowledge in literacy content and instructional practice

Time Commitment and Engagement

• Most sessions scheduled during regular school hours.
• Peak training season June–October; coaching continues November–May at a steady but less frequent rate.

Travel Requirements

• Required to travel 4+ days per month to support onsite customers, especially June–October.
• Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and live within 1 hour of a major metropolitan airport.
• All travel‑related expenses, except flights, are paid upfront by the Instructional Coach and reimbursed within 2–3 weeks.
• Must keep all travel points for flights and hotels booked for work‑related travel.

Equipment Requirements

• Reliable home internet to support video calls on Teams and Zoom and a quiet, professional space for remote professional development.
• Must supply personal equipment (e.g., laptop, microphone, portable speakers, HDMI adaptors) necessary to deliver professional learning both remotely and onsite.

Required Training

• Participation in and successful completion of a paid 3‑month onboarding and orientation training program (21–30 hours weekly). Work with customers begins after successful completion, as soon as 3 weeks.
• Attendance and participation in ongoing professional learning beyond orientation.

Additional Information

Note: This position is managed by a third‑party employer – Magnit.