Instructional Coach

The role

An Instructional Coach will design, facilitate, and sustain professional development to support instructional growth. This person will coach teachers through classroom visits, analyze student data, and ensure curriculum fidelity.

What you will do

• Visit classrooms regularly and coach teachers with timely, actionable feedback
• Guide educators in crafting standards-aligned lessons
• Analyze student work with teachers to adjust instruction
• Support differentiation and inclusive practices
• Review and analyze formative and summative assessment data
• Identify learning needs and curate professional development experiences
• Lead data-driven conversations and planning with teachers and leadership
• Plan peer observation cycles and reflection opportunities
• Serve on the instructional leadership team and help to recruit, interview and onboard new staff
• Support parent-teacher conferences, family engagement, and student showcases

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or a related field
• 3 years of successful, high-impact classroom teaching experience
• 1 year of experience in instructional coaching or consulting
• Deep understanding of NYS learning standards for elementary grades
• Familiarity with high-quality ELA, math, science, and social studies curricula
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Proven ability to design, deliver, and evaluate high-impact professional development
• Strong instructional modeling skills and comfort leading adult learners
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and effective coaching practices
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Understanding of change management, team dynamics, and group facilitation
• Ability to build strong, trust-based relationships and communicate effectively

Nice to have

• 3+ years experience as an effective, impactful classroom teacher, in the elementary grades
• NYS teaching certification
• Ability to speak, write and understand Spanish

Benefits

• medical plans averaging a $55 employee contribution monthly for single coverage
• dental & vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with an organization-paid contribution after 1-year
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• pre-tax commuter & transit benefits
• flexible spending/health reimbursement accounts
• longevity and referral bonuses
• generous paid time off
• access to a federal student loan debt reduction program
• professional development

Before you apply

• Completion and clearance of pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must not require employer sponsorship for employment visa status, either now or in the future

About the company

Amber Charter Schools understands specific groups are subject to marginalization and believes these powerful groups should be centered in our community.