[2026-2027] Instructional Coach

Company Description

KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 279 schools, nearly 16,500 educators, and 210,000 students and alumni. KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) is part of the national KIPP Public Schools network and currently leads eight schools serving 3,400 students in North and West Philadelphia. By 2030, KPPS will be serving approximately 4,000 students.

KPPS Mission

Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

Life at KPPS

At KPPS, we believe that talented, committed, and culturally competent educators and staff are the foundation of our students' success. We work to create a professional community grounded in joy, candor, care, and connection – where every team member can bring their authentic self, grow in their craft, and contribute to meaningful work. Here is what you can expect:

• Commitment to Anti-Racism & Equity: Join a team dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and creating inclusive, culturally responsive schools where all students and staff can thrive.
• Joyful, Inclusive Community: Work in a collaborative, identity-affirming environment that values relationships, celebrates individuality, and supports the well-being of adults and children alike.
• Competitive & Equitable Compensation: Benefit from transparent compensation structures, including performance-based bonuses that recognize meaningful contributions.
• Professional Growth & Leadership Pathways: Access high-quality development – including coaching, workshops, and tailored leadership opportunities – designed to support your long-term career trajectory.
• Authenticity & Belonging: Be part of a culture that encourages you to show up as your full self and contribute to a community rooted in trust and respect.
• People-Centered Excellence: Join colleagues who believe strong relationships and thoughtful preparation drive excellent outcomes—for students and for staff.
• Comprehensive Well-Being Support: Receive whole-person support through coaching, mental health resources, wellness initiatives, and team-building experiences that prioritize your professional and personal growth.

Job Description

Role Overview:

The Instructional Coach reports directly to the School Principal and plays a critical role in strengthening instructional practice and teacher development within the school. The Instructional Coach partners with teachers, Assistant Principals, and school leaders to ensure the consistent implementation of rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and high-quality instruction.

Through observation, coaching cycles, modeling, and professional learning, the Instructional Coach supports teachers in improving their instructional practice in order to drive strong student outcomes. The coach helps ensure that every classroom provides engaging, rigorous, and culturally responsive instruction that affirms and centers the identities and experiences of students.

The Instructional Coach also collaborates with the regional Teaching & Learning team to support monthly regional professional development for teachers, helping ensure strong alignment between school-based instructional coaching and regional academic priorities.

The Instructional Coach serves as a key member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and supports the continuous improvement of teaching and learning across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Teacher Coaching & Development

• Provide individualized instructional coaching to teachers through regular classroom observations, feedback sessions, modeling, and co-planning.
• Implement structured instructional coaching cycles focused on improving teacher practice and student outcomes.
• Support teachers in planning rigorous, standards-aligned lessons and units.
• Model effective instructional practices and facilitate opportunities for teachers to practice new strategies.
• Support the onboarding and development of new teachers.
• Formally and informally evaluate teachers.  

Instructional Improvement

• Partner with the Principal and As