Per-Diem Literacy Coach, K-5 ELA — Flexible Schedule

Teaching Matters; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 118,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem rates

Training days

Monthly Growth Days

Flexible scheduling

403b options

Biannual team events

Pre-employment fingerprinting

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Teaching Matters is seeking Per-Diem Literacy Educational Consultants to support urban K-12 schools in Philadelphia. The role involves school-based coaching, collaboration with school leaders and teachers, and data-informed instruction to improve literacy outcomes.

Travel throughout Philadelphia is required; the work is per-diem with flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities. Candidates should have at least 4 years in literacy roles, experience with EL Education and the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience as a literacy coach/school leader and/or minimum of 4 years of teaching or equivalent experience in elementary school grades.
• EL Education Focus - Curriculum Adoption
• Demonstrated effectiveness in the Science of Reading and achieving ambitious, measurable student results in literacy.
• Experience facilitating teacher teams / groups to achieve student outcomes.
• Dynamic presenter, comfortable engaging large groups of educators in professional workshops and work-sessions.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and school leaders in implementing culturally responsive instructional practices in literacy.
• Conduct needs analysis of schools, analyze data, observe instruction, and review curricula.
• Develop coaching action plans and execute them to meet school needs.
• Build capacity to implement CCSS-aligned literacy curriculum and analyze data to drive instruction.
• Differentiate teacher support based on needs and lead teacher teams toward equitable practices.

Skills

Literacy coaching

School leadership

Elementary teaching

Job description

Teaching Matters is seeking Per-Diem Literacy Educational Consultants to support urban K-12 schools in Philadelphia. The role involves school-based coaching, collaboration with school leaders and teachers, and data-informed instruction to improve literacy outcomes.

Travel throughout Philadelphia is required; the work is per-diem with flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities. Candidates should have at least 4 years in literacy roles, experience with EL Education and the