Remote Instructional Coach for International Educators

Participate Learning; Chapel Hill (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Disability & life insurance

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Generous vacation & sick time

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Infant-at-work & bring your dog to the

Workplace flexibility

Cell phone reimbursement

Fully-stocked kitchen

Volunteer Time Off

Professional development funds

Job summary

Participate Learning is seeking an Instructional Specialist to support international educators through coaching, onboarding, and ongoing professional development across U.S. schools.

This remote role involves frequent travel to Virginia for in-person support, with up to 75% travel expected during the program. You will collaborate with the Instructional Support Manager and cross-functional teams to plan onboarding, deliver coaching, support curriculum delivery, and address instructional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• 3+ years of K–12 teaching experience.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting teachers in a professional learning capacity.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional coaching and professional support to international educators through virtual and in-person interactions, helping teachers strengthen instructional practices, classroom management, curriculum implementation, and student engagement.
• Train and support international teachers as they adapt to their new roles and environments in U.S. schools throughout their five-year participation as Ambassador Teachers, with the most intensive support provided during their first year.
• Manage teacher support cases by identifying concerns, coordinating solutions, documenting actions, and partnering with school, district, and Participate Learning stakeholders to ensure timely resolutions.
• Conduct classroom observations and school visits, providing actionable feedback, modeling, coaching, resources, and follow-up support to promote teacher success.
• Build collaborative relationships with teachers, school administrators, district personnel, and internal teams to ensure a consistent, high-quality program experience.
• Facilitate professional learning opportunities, teacher communications, and engagement initiatives that foster community, instructional excellence, and retention.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of resources, projects, and program initiatives that enhance teacher support, program quality, and organizational goals.
• Apply sound judgment, cultural responsiveness, and effective communication skills when addressing complex situations, supporting educators, and upholding Participate Learning policies and expectations.

Skills

Cultural responsiveness

Communication skills

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

3+ years of K–12 teaching experience

Experience coaching/mentoring teachers

Job description

Participate Learning is seeking an Instructional Specialist to support international educators through coaching, onboarding, and ongoing professional development across U.S. schools.

This remote role involves frequent travel to Virginia for in-person support, with up to 75% travel expected during the program. You will collaborate with the Instructional Support Manager and cross-functional teams to plan onboarding, deliver coaching, support curriculum delivery, and address instructional