Teacher Coach - SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental and vision coverage

12 months of employment support

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a Teacher Coach to support students through curriculum design, instructional coaching, and collaborative planning in alignment with district priorities.

You will work with principals and staff to foster student leadership, social responsibility and high expectations, while maintaining standards of professional practice and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate as deemed necessary.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study meeting individual student needs and abilities.
• Evaluates student progress and prepares reports.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic communications skills as part of the course of study.
• Provides individual, small, and large group instruction as needed.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate pupil behavior standards.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time for a balanced program.

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Teacher Coach

Location: 765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102

Supervisor: Roger León, District Superintendent

Position Overview

We invite you to join a new team to teach and inspire students to explore their academic and creative potential through the lens of Public Policy and Wellness. As a member of our team you can expect to support the whole child through input in curriculum design and afford students space to imagine themselves as leaders that galvanize activism & public awareness, promote social justice, and collaborate with one another in preparation for future success.

The Newark Board of Education is where passion meets progress. We want you to discover a rewarding career with us. If the opportunity excites you then, join our community of educators.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate as deemed necessary.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communications skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the district.
• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment and materials.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, aids, and maintains required inventory records.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction.
• Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises out-of-classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as required.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
• Identifies pupil's needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil's progress and development.
• Maintains attendance accounting and business service as required.
• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Promotes district instructional priorities by providing support and demonstration of training, modeling coaching and instructional guidance necessary for the operation of the instructional program.
• Facilitates professional learning communities.
• Works collaboratively with principals and vice-principals to develop instructional coaching plans with high-leverage actions and monitors progress towards goals.

Reports To

Principal

Salary, Terms & Affiliation

• Salary: $70,000 – $114,750
• Employment Period: Ten (10) months
• Union Affiliation: Newark Teachers Union (NTU)

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff including medical and prescription drug plans, employer-paid dental and vision coverage, an array of wellness and voluntary benefits programs, paid personal and sick days, and vacation days for 12‑month employees.

For details, please visit https://nboehrs.com/

How to Apply

The Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

EEO Statement

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER