Part-time K-3 Literacy Effectiveness Coach, Maricopa County

Part-time K–3 Literacy Effectiveness Coach

Hybrid (Phoenix, AZ)

TNTP seeks a Part-time Literacy Effectiveness Coach to support school leaders and educators in advancing consistent and coherent early literacy practices and systems. This is a part-time position (up to 20 hours/week) based in Phoenix, Arizona, and requires local residency (Maricopa County), as in-person school support will be needed periodically.

WHO WE ARE
TNTP brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine America’s public education system. We are a fully remote, national organization of over 600 full-time TNTPers with expertise from a variety of fields, united by the vision to change outcomes for all students. Working collaboratively, we dig into educators’ toughest challenges, and we provide actionable solutions grounded in evidence. This work takes place in schools and districts across the country, and our national position allows us to spot trends, collect and analyze data, and advocate for policy changes that introduce greater impact at scale. We work across sectors and partner with school systems to ensure that the 3.5 million young people who graduate high school every year have pathways to economic and social mobility.  

Learn more about us, what we do, and working here.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Part-time K–3 Literacy Effectiveness Coach, you will partner with school leaders and K–3 educators to improve literacy outcomes for students by coaching for consistent and coherent literacy instruction and systems. Your work will focus on helping schools align literacy instruction to research-based practices and improve coherence across teaching, curriculum, and tiered systems of support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to identify opportunities for greater instructional coherence in literacy.

• Coach educators on using HQIM (high-quality instructional materials) to deliver grade-level, standards-aligned instruction in whole group and small group settings that is inclusive of multilingual learners.

• Support implementation of the science of reading-aligned practices across classrooms.

• Facilitate professional learning and planning sessions that build educator capacity in early literacy instruction.

• Surface and communicate patterns of strengths and areas for growth in instruction to inform school improvement efforts.

• Provide feedback and resources aligned to the school’s vision for literacy and student experience.

WHAT YOU BRING 
First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education.  We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level.

We are looking for mission-driven professionals who are committed to improving literacy outcomes for young learners, particularly in communities that have been historically underserved.

You’re a strong candidate if you:

• Have at least five years of K–3 classroom experience, with a demonstrated track record of improving student outcomes.

• Are trained in or familiar with the science of reading and evidence-based foundational literacy practices for multilingual learners.

• Have experience using or supporting the implementation of high-quality instructional materials in literacy.

• Know how to build strong, authentic relationships with educators and school leaders.

• Are skilled at providing effective coaching, facilitation, and/or professional development.

• Are highly organized and able to manage your time and responsibilities independently.

• Are reflective, collaborative, and open to feedback.

• Thrive in dynamic environments and are comfortable working across teams and schools.

• You have an ability to connect and build relationships with diverse communities. Bilingual abilities are a plus. 

Qualifications:

• Prior experience teaching K-3 literacy in Arizona classrooms

• Prior experience coaching K-3