PreK-2 Literacy and Language Coach (Massachusetts)

Type of Vacancy: 1099 Contract, up to 3 days a weekStart Date: January-February 2024Duration: Through June 30, 2024Location: Massachusetts Fees: Monthly fees of $5,191-$6,180 for up to three (3) days a week, prorated for the number of days worked per week. Rates are commensurate with experience. Monthly fees are paid upon acceptance of deliverables.Areas of interest: Experience as an instructional coach for teachers, coaches, or leaders in early childhood literacy preferred.
Teaching Lab is an equal-opportunity employer committed to reflecting the diversity of the students we serve. We pursue equity as both a means and an end and enthusiastically welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Teaching Lab is hiring multiple experienced coaches and leaders with a demonstrated commitment to racial and educational equity to provide instructional coaching and support to teachers, coaches, and either instructional leaders between January 2023 through June 2024, with high probability for contract renewal for the next school year.
Candidates must be located within a reasonable commuting distance to Massachusetts with the ability to travel to and coach in-person for at least one full day per week in-person, with at least one day of remote work for a 3-day/week contract.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monthly, provide in-person coaching services for up to twelve days (based on availability and need), engaging in the following: 
• Engaging in phases of a coaching cycle of inquiry, including: Identifying needs and determine a focus; setting goals; implementation & support, which can include any of the following: conducting observations and provide feedback through instructional walkthroughs, or providing in-person modeling and/or co-teaching with teachers; analyzing & discussing data 
• Facilitating micro professional learning in PLCs
• Collaborate/”coach the coach” with building or district level coaches
• Debrief with school leaders


• Monthly, design or adapt coaching content and then facilitate meetings with school-based coaches and leaders, including but not limited to: 
• Support the research-based instructional strategies the district has identified to implement with teachers in professional learning community (PLC)
• Supporting school-based leaders to implement an action plan and monitor progress
• Communicating strategic plans and progress of PL goals


• Ongoing, engage in administrative and Teaching Lab programmatic responsibilities, including but not limited to:
• Creating a coaching plan for each coaching cycle
• Completing one coaching log per coaching interaction 
• Supporting and monitoring timeline data collection, including but not limited to: conducting classroom observation, collecting student work samples, administering educator surveys, encouraging teachers to administer student surveys, to measure the impact and progress toward project goals
• Documenting and providing once-a-month reports of coaching activities and progress to the school leadership team and school-based coaches
• Attending internal planning and work meetings 
• Completing other tasks assigned by the Project Leader to be responsive to the needs of educators

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge
• At least two (2) years experience as an instructional coach to teachers or school leaders with evidence of impact in student learning outcomes
• Experience facilitating impactful professional learning and coaching for educators in virtual and in-person settings
• Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in an education context 
• Experience empowering teachers through trusting relationships and shifting mindsets/beliefs about students' potential
• Expertise in UDL and DEI in early childhood (PreK)


• Values, Skills, and Competencies
• Strong commitment to growth mindset for both adults and students, and a desire to work collaboratively to grow team skills and capabilities 
• Compelling communication and influence skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to build rapport quickly
• Strong organizational skills
• Reliable and consistently completes work in a timely manner with high quality

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS

• A 1099 Contractor is not eligible for Teaching Lab’s benefits and perks
• Must be available during normal public school hours each contracted dayMust be willing to travel to schools multiple days a week
• Must be available for project team meetings during normal business hours each contracted day
• Priority for candidates who are based in AND have experience teaching or coaching in Massachusetts.
• If providing in-person professional learning, must be able to provide p