K-8 ELA Professional Learning Facilitator/Coach (Chicago, IL)

Type of Vacancy: Contract (1099 Position)Start date: September 2025Location: Chicago, ILCompensation: Compensation includes paid training and onboarding. Lead group facilitation is compensated at $150/hour, and lead 1:1 coaching is compensated at $110/hour, inclusive of preparation and follow-up time. Teaching Lab values continuous growth; hence, consultants can increase their earning potential through our Facilitation Certification Program. Please note that work hours are not guaranteed.Areas of interest: Deep expertise in curriculum-based professional development, equitable instructional practice, and have a robust record of delivering impactful 1:1 coaching and facilitating engaging group learning sessions. Experience supporting effective implementation of the Skyline ELA curriculum is required.
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 seeks multiple experienced, skilled, and passionate educational consultants with a demonstrated commitment to racial and educational equity to facilitate high-quality, professional learning and instructional coaching experiences to teachers, teacher leaders/coaches, as well as school and district administrators/school leaders through June 2026, with high probability for contract renewal. Ideal candidates are adept in high-quality curricula, research-based equitable instructional practices, and a demonstrated record of successfully providing both 1-1 coaching and group professional learning sessions. These roles require a unique blend of interpersonal skills, pedagogical knowledge, and a commitment to educational excellence.
Candidates must have the ability to drive to and coach in-person in Chicago, IL with two weeks or more advance notice. There are also opportunities for providing virtual facilitation and/or coaching.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate in-person professional learning and coaching sessions for educators and school leaders throughout Chicago, focusing on the Skyline ELA curriculum and research-based equitable instructional practices.
• Provide tailored 1:1 instructional coaching as well as group learning experiences, both in-person and virtually as required.
• Build collaborative, trusting relationships with teachers and school leaders to enhance instructional capacity and student outcomes in ELA classrooms.
• Guide participants through structured cycles of implementation, reflection, and growth, using data and evidence to inform support.
• Share, adapt, and recommend ELA-specific tools and resources to support diverse student populations and align with school initiatives.
• Assist educators in setting goals and planning actions related to curriculum implementation and instructional practices.
• Partner with Learning Cycle leaders to implement teacher professional learning communities (PLCs), utilizing Skyline Learning Cycle protocols for lesson and data study.
• Participate in ongoing data collection and reporting to measure the effectiveness and impact of coaching and professional learning initiatives.
• Engage in regular meetings, professional development activities, and collaborative planning with the Teaching Lab and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) teams.


• Ongoing, engage in administrative and Teaching Lab programmatic responsibilities, including but not limited to: collecting and reporting data to measure the impact and progress toward project goals, conducting classroom and teacher coaching observations, collecting student work samples, administering educator surveys, supporting teacher leaders in administering student surveys, etc. 
• Attending (paid) internal planning and work meetings as requested
• Completing other tasks assigned by the Project Lead to be responsive to the needs of educators 
• Continuously update knowledge on educational trends and research to improve coaching and facilitation techniques.

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
• Deep familiarity with the Skyline ELA curriculum or similar high-quality, standards