Instructional Coach

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with educators and school administrators in both virtual and face-to-face environments to enhance teaching practices and boost student success.

• Provide professional development sessions for educators and leaders in online and in-person formats.

• Participate in in-person events that may involve single or multiple days of travel.

• Create, revise, and test instructional materials for teachers and students.

• Design and conduct tailored training sessions for partner districts.

• Create educational resources, including exemplary activities, lessons, and units.

• Demonstrate teaching techniques and content-focused activities for NMSI stakeholders.

• Offer feedback and insights from training sessions to guide future program development.

• Act as an ambassador for NMSI, promoting its mission and values.

• Advocate for NMSI within professional circles and assist in recruiting coaches.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as required.

• Report to a Manager in Program Design & Innovation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in a designated K–12 subject area or grade level.

• Extensive knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and instructional methodologies.

• Strong understanding of state and national teaching standards relevant to college preparedness, including AP assessment guidelines, Common Core State Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

• Proven comprehension of effective teaching practices and school leadership principles.

• Capability to facilitate learning within an online learning management system (LMS) such as Maple, Canvas, or Google Classroom.

• Proficiency in navigating and developing course content within an LMS.

• Ability to craft engaging learning experiences using content creation tools like Articulate.

• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Skills in providing clear, direct, and constructive feedback.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

• Eagerness to learn from challenges and a commitment to continuous professional development in adult education and facilitation.

• Capacity to lead over 100 hours of teacher- or leader-focused events throughout the academic year.

• Availability and adaptability to support events during the school day as necessary.

• Candidates must successfully pass county, state, and federal criminal background checks as a prerequisite for employment.

• Preferred qualifications include experience with STEM education, working in high-need schools or with underserved populations, enhancing student achievement, AP Reader experience, coaching teachers, curriculum modification, and facilitating professional development.

🏝️ Benefits

• Collaborate and learn from exceptional coaches in your subject area.

• Develop effective methods and best practices for facilitating learning with adult educators.

• Establish a robust national network of educator colleagues and professional connections.

• Generate additional income while continuing in your current full-time position.

• 401(k) plan with up to a 6% employer match, fully vested from day one.