About the team

For this Instructional Coach position, you'll be working for our high school in north Philadelphia called TECH Freire Charter School (9th-12th Grade): TECH Freire reimagines the college prep high school by blending state-of-the-art equipment and hands-on learning with the rigor of the time-tested Freire Schools liberal arts program to help each of our students truly thrive. We have a culture that demands excellence from our students while providing them the supports they need to achieve at high levels and prepare for college. 100% of TECH Freire's Class of 2023 were accepted to at least 63 colleges and universities and earned over $4 million in college scholarships and aid. TECH Freire offers students the power to build their future.

TECH Freire Charter School (9-12): 2221 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19132

What you'll do

Reporting to the Head of Academics, you'll work together with teachers and school leadership to identify and support teachers who need instructional help. You'll facilitate teacher growth and development in ways that lead to higher student achievement!

Responsibilities

• Use a high-touch point, actionable approach through classroom observations followed by varied strategies such as co-planning, modeling, role-playing and interclass visitation to aid in the growth of our new and veteran teachers.
• Co-teach alongside the new teachers that they work with as a method of observation.
• Support in the additional roles that come with an instructional leadership position including (but not limited to) scheduling, hiring, project management, test coordination, professional development planning, IEP work, and brainstorming solutions to problems.

Who you are

You possess an unwavering belief that our students are capable of success, and you both exude and cultivate our values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity. We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• 3 years of math teaching experience required, particularly in high-needs schools.
• Prior leadership experience (e.g. teacher-leader experience: mentor teacher, department chair, grade-level chair, extra-curricular leadership; school leadership experience)
• Superior grasp of effective instructional methods that allow students to do the intellectual heavy lifting
• A strong ability to develop relationships and work with various members of our school community, from students to teachers to heads of school.

Pay and benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and more. Pennsylvania employees are enrolled in Freire's 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 5% contribution from Freire.