Instructional Coach, NYC Amplify Desmos Math (Fixed-Term)

The role

The Instructional Coach will support educators on-site to improve student outcomes. This role involves leading classroom observations, conducting model lessons, and providing professional development.

What you will do

• Lead classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers and leaders
• Conduct model lessons and co-teach alongside classroom teachers
• Provide office hours for leaders and teachers
• Support unit or lesson planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers
• Lead lesson study cycles for teachers
• Analyze student work and formative assessment data
• Cultivate model classrooms to elevate and replicate best practices
• Provide recommendations to enhance equity of learning for diverse student populations
• Create or customize professional development experiences
• Facilitate district-wide professional development sessions

Required qualifications

• Passionate for mathematics and deep knowledge of problem-based learning
• Experience leading sustained coaching engagements and professional development for educators in K-5 and/or 6-8
• Ability to build strong relationships with leaders and educators at various levels
• 5+ years of K-5 and/or 6-8 math teaching experience
• Experience in guiding teams of educators through change management processes
• Experience supporting HQIM implementation across diverse student populations, including Students with IEPs, English Learners, and students in ICT, Nest, Self-Contained, and other special class setting
• Experience working on collaborative projects with leaders and teachers
• Proven efficacy in time management while managing multiple engagements and competing priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology-based productivity tools, mainly Google Applications
• Able to travel locally across New York City
• Approved clearance through the NYC Solves PETS System

Nice to have

• Deep knowledge of New York City’s Mathematics Shifts
• Experience teaching or supporting Desmos Math
• Knowledge of Amplify Desmos Math
• Experience analyzing data and using it to inform practice
• Ability to support teachers in a remote learning environment, if needed
• Fluent in Spanish (including speaking, reading, and writing)
• Master’s or Advanced Degree in Education

Before you apply

• Approved clearance through the NYC Solves PETS System
• A background check will be required
• You may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting

About the company

Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. They are a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building teaching and learning experiences based on research.