Teaching Matters
Teaching Matters is a national nonprofit organization headquartered in New New York City with a mission to close the opportunity gap in an unequal education system for underserved and historically marginalized children. From state and district initiatives to individual schools, we partner to help teachers and school leaders develop the skills they need to teach well, lead peers, and drive school‑wide improvement.
We are seeking an exceptional Educational Consultant to support transformative instructional improvements in public schools across NYC. This role will provide on‑site coaching to teachers and administrators in all five boroughs, ensuring every educator and leader has the support they need to meet the needs of all students.
Responsibilities
Support teachers and school leaders in creating and implementing culturally responsive lessons, resources, and activities for students.
Develop customized instructional coaching plans for teachers and leaders based on needs identified through a structured needs assessment process.
Coach teachers within cycles of coaching focused on developing key competencies in teaching.
Differentiate teacher support based on individual needs and address needed teacher mindset shifts.
Facilitate teacher teams reflecting on practice, analyzing data that leads to deep analysis and identification of inequitable practices in schools, and examining student work toward the goal of improving pedagogical practices and student outcomes.
Guide school leaders in making critical changes to systems, structures, and communication in their school, creating an environment where professional collaboration is embraced and student success is the focus.
Build teachers/listeners understanding and proficiency in culturally responsive pedagogy and racial literacy.
Build trusting relationships with partners, meeting educators where they are and empowering them to continue to grow in their profession.
Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years experience as a math coach and/or minimum of 4 years of teaching.
Strong content knowledge in mathematics with a lens to culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy.
Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving ambitious, measurable student results.
Experience facilitating teacher teams or groups to achieve student outcomes.
Dynamic presenter, comfortable engaging large groups of educators in professional workshops and work‑sessions.
Experience teaching and/or coaching teachers in culturally responsive practices and curriculum development.
Passion for advocating for students and communities traditionally marginalized and under‑resourced.
Experience in urban schools.
Exemplar skills in technology and proficiency in utilizing Zoom, Google Suite, and other online collaboration tools.
Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, well organized, excellent writing and communication skills.
Superior interpersonal skills to motivate and lead others at all levels within a school.
Demonstrates deep commitment to Teaching Matters’ mission, vision, and core values.
Illustrative Math or Amplify experience is a must.
Additional Requirements
Expertise supporting students acquiring English or multilingual learners.
Expertise supporting students with special needs.
Strong background and experience in research‑based culturally responsive teaching.
Compensation Per diem rates range from $628 to $653 per day. Salary range is $81,000 to $103,000 per year with a $315 per day training rate.
Teaching Matters is unable to hire any employees of the New York City Department of Education within one year of the end of their employment.
Teaching Matters is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital or partnership status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are also committed to affirmative action and to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment.
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We are seeking an exceptional Educational Consultant to support transformative instructional improvements in public schools across NYC. This role will provide on‑site coaching to teachers and administrators in all five boroughs, ensuring every educator and leader has the support they need to meet the needs of all students.
Responsibilities
Support teachers and school leaders in creating and implementing culturally responsive lessons, resources, and activities for students.
Develop customized instructional coaching plans for teachers and leaders based on needs identified through a structured needs assessment process.
Coach teachers within cycles of coaching focused on developing key competencies in teaching.
Differentiate teacher support based on individual needs and address needed teacher mindset shifts.
Facilitate teacher teams reflecting on practice, analyzing data that leads to deep analysis and identification of inequitable practices in schools, and examining student work toward the goal of improving pedagogical practices and student outcomes.
Guide school leaders in making critical changes to systems, structures, and communication in their school, creating an environment where professional collaboration is embraced and student success is the focus.
Build teachers/listeners understanding and proficiency in culturally responsive pedagogy and racial literacy.
Build trusting relationships with partners, meeting educators where they are and empowering them to continue to grow in their profession.
Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years experience as a math coach and/or minimum of 4 years of teaching.
Strong content knowledge in mathematics with a lens to culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy.
Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving ambitious, measurable student results.
Experience facilitating teacher teams or groups to achieve student outcomes.
Dynamic presenter, comfortable engaging large groups of educators in professional workshops and work‑sessions.
Experience teaching and/or coaching teachers in culturally responsive practices and curriculum development.
Passion for advocating for students and communities traditionally marginalized and under‑resourced.
Experience in urban schools.
Exemplar skills in technology and proficiency in utilizing Zoom, Google Suite, and other online collaboration tools.
Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, well organized, excellent writing and communication skills.
Superior interpersonal skills to motivate and lead others at all levels within a school.
Demonstrates deep commitment to Teaching Matters’ mission, vision, and core values.
Illustrative Math or Amplify experience is a must.
Additional Requirements
Expertise supporting students acquiring English or multilingual learners.
Expertise supporting students with special needs.
Strong background and experience in research‑based culturally responsive teaching.
Compensation Per diem rates range from $628 to $653 per day. Salary range is $81,000 to $103,000 per year with a $315 per day training rate.
Teaching Matters is unable to hire any employees of the New York City Department of Education within one year of the end of their employment.
Teaching Matters is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital or partnership status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are also committed to affirmative action and to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment.
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