Part Time Teacher Instructional Coach

Location: New York City
(Candidates must be located within 90 minutes travel distance to NYC)

ABOUT ANET
Achievement Network (ANet) is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing instructional tools, coaching, and partnership to schools and districts to advance educational equity and improve student learning. Our work centers on cultivating strong instructional leadership, deepening use of high-quality materials, and building sustainable systems that support great teaching for all students.

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators, honoring their expertise while helping them navigate the complexity of instruction, data, and curriculum implementation.

OPPORTUNITY
The Instructional Coach – ELA plays a critical role in supporting teachers across New York City partner schools to strengthen equitable literacy instruction and improve student outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced K–12 ELA educator or instructional leader who brings expertise in standards-aligned instruction, culturally responsive pedagogy, and adult learning.

This is a fixed-term W2 role, scoped intentionally at 20 hours per week. Hours may fluctuate slightly week-to-week based on partner needs, while remaining aligned to a 10-hour weekly average. Renewal is based on district renewals, instructional needs, and organizational priorities.

This role requires NYCPS PETS clearance, and candidates must not have worked in NYCPS within the past year to qualify. The role is expected to begin in July, 2026.

TRAVEL
This role requires regular in-person coaching in New York City partner schools. On average, you can anticipate 3 weeks per month of travel to assigned schools, providing up to 6 hours of in-person coaching per day.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide High Quality ELA Instructional Coaching 

• Deliver direct instructional coaching aligned to school and district literacy priorities
• Support teachers in implementing standards-aligned curriculum and research-based ELA practices
• Use data, student work, and observations to develop individualized coaching plans
• Model evidence-based literacy practices and support teachers in improving instructional delivery
• Coach teachers supporting multilingual learners and students with IEPs

Partner With School Leaders 

• Collaborate with leaders to identify instructional focus areas
• Develop strategies to strengthen equitable ELA instruction and student achievement
• Co-design supports aligned to school-level priorities, data, and instructional goals

Lead Professional Learning 

• Design and facilitate equity-centered professional development for teachers
• Support teachers in analysis of student data and curriculum implementation

Document & Codify Coaching Work

• Maintain accurate coaching notes, plans, and partner deliverables
• Codify tools, resources, and strategies that improve ANet’s coaching model

REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES
In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:

Experience & Instructional Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• 5+ years of K–12 ELA teaching experience with demonstrated student impact
• 3+ years of instructional coaching or teacher leadership
• Experience supporting multilingual learners and students with IEPs
• Experience implementing high-quality ELA curricula

COMPETENCIES

• Clear, adaptive verbal and written communication
• Strong skills in adult learning and professional development facilitation
• Critical thinking and ability to analyze student/teacher-level data
• Relationship-building with diverse stakeholders

Preferred skills:
Experience teaching or implementing:

• EL Education
• HMH Into Reading
• HMH Into Literature
• Wit & Wisdom
• Fundations
• Heggerty
• Really Great Reading
• Phonics for Reading
• REWARDS
• STARI

Experience with instructional tools such as Google Classroom, Class Dojo, or ChatGPT is also preferred.

COMPENSATION
ANet uses a transparent, non-negotiated hourly pay structure for instructional coaching roles.

Hourly Rate Range: $55.00 – $59.19/hour

BENEFITS
Because this is a fixed-term role scheduled at 20 hours per week, individuals in this position are eligible for:

• 401(k) plan participation

APPLY
We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Please submit your application online. Learn more about the application process here.  

ANet is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone at our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all individuals of all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.