Onsite Literacy Lead Coach — Philadelphia Impact

Teaching Matters; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits available

PTO and sick time

403b options

Job summary

Teaching Matters in Philadelphia is seeking a Literacy Lead Coach for SY 26-27 to support development of instructional coaches and strengthen the quality and impact of our programs. This onsite role blends direct coaching with internal leadership, including content development, project management, and support for coach development systems.

The position targets an active coaching load with schools, teachers, and leaders, and requires minimum 4 years as a literacy coach or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience as a literacy coach or school leader.
• EL Education Focus - Curriculum Adoption
• Demonstrated effectiveness in the Science of Reading and achieving ambitious, measurable student results in literacy.
• Strong coaching practices and relationship building skills
• Demonstrated ability to support peer learning
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning in CRSE
• Commitment to collaborate with leadership to positively impact the organization
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, well organized
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Superior interpersonal skills to motivate and lead others
• Demonstrates deep commitment to Teaching Matters’ mission, vision, and core values
• Full time and Per Diem coaches are welcome to apply

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing mentorship and support to instructional coaches, particularly newer to the organization.
• Offer targeted feedback on coaching practice, including planning, goal-setting, and instructional strategies.
• Serve as a thought partner to coaches, supporting problem-solving and continuous growth.
• Coordinate with Associate Directors to address challenges, align on support strategies, and elevate concerns when needed.
• Model strong coaching practices through observation, co-planning, and demonstration.
• Differentiate coach support based on individual needs and experience levels and in alignment with district priorities.
• Contribute to the design, refinement, and development of coaching tools, program materials, and professional learning content.
• Capture and share best practices and lessons learned from the field to inform revisions to program materials.
• Collaborate with program Associate Directors to strengthen coaching frameworks and program resources in alignment with key initiatives and/or district priorities.
• Support and facilitate internal professional development sessions for coaching staff as well as sessions for external partners.
• With guidance from Associate Directors, support communication and dissemination of tools, updates, and best practices across coaching teams.
• Maintain an active coaching load (target of 80 days), working directly with schools, teachers, and school leaders.
• Demonstrate exemplary instructional coaching aligned to Teaching Matters’ standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school partners.
• Support implementation of high-quality, culturally responsive instructional practices.

Job description

Teaching Matters in Philadelphia is seeking a Literacy Lead Coach for SY 26-27 to support development of instructional coaches and strengthen the quality and impact of our programs. This onsite role blends direct coaching with internal leadership, including content development, project management, and support for coach development systems.

The position targets an active coaching load with schools, teachers, and leaders, and requires minimum 4 years as a literacy coach or equivalent.