Part-time Teacher Instructional Coach - ELA

Part-time Teacher Instructional Coach - ELA

Location: New Orleans, LA

Achievement Network (ANet) is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes. We partner with school and district leaders to strengthen instruction, implement high-quality curricula, and build systems that support great teaching for all students.

People who join ANet become part of a mission-driven, equity-centered, and collaborative team. We believe deeply in fostering a working environment where the diverse identities, lived experiences, and perspectives of our staff are valued and affirmed.

The Part-time Teacher Instructional Coach  - ELA will play a critical role in partnering with teachers to ensure effective student-centered instruction and increase student achievement. This position requires a deep commitment to access to an empowering education, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making aligned with school and district instructional improvement priorities. The ideal candidate will possess strong instructional leadership and coaching skills, expertise in ELA, and a passion for student achievement by supporting the professional growth of educators. The Part-time Teacher Instructional Coach will report to the MD, Partner Experience and Impact, and work alongside peer coaches.

This is a fixed-term W2 role, and is anticipated to work 10-15 hours per week. Hours may vary slightly based on partner needs, coaching cadence, and school schedules. Renewal of the role aligns with district renewals, scope of work, and organizational priorities.

This role requires frequent travel to New Orleans schools. The DSS should expect to spend approximately 50% of their time on site in schools. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide High-Quality Elementary Literacy

• Deliver coaching in foundational literacy (phonics, fluency, comprehension, writing)
• Model research-based instructional practices and help teachers internalize high-quality materials
• Use culturally responsive, equity-centered coaching strategies
• Support teachers working with multilingual learners and students with IEPs

Partner with School Leaders 

• Identify literacy and math priorities aligned to school goals
• Facilitate professional learning on foundational literacy, numeracy, data analysis, and curriculum implementation
• Use student work and assessment data to guide planning and coaching cycles

Document & Codify Coaching Work

• Develop and maintain coaching plans aligned to grade-band needs
• Document coaching sessions and progress
• Contribute lesson artifacts, tools, and resources that strengthen ANet’s instructional approach

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• 5 years of elementary ELA teaching experience with demonstrated student impact
• 3 years of instructional coaching or teacher leadership at the elementary level
• Strong content knowledge in foundational literacy
• Experience supporting multilingual learners and students with IEPs

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Skill in facilitating adult learning and instructional improvement
• Ability to use assessment and observational data to inform coaching
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple coaching engagements

Preferred skills:

• Comfort using instructional technology (Google Suite, Class Dojo, ChatGPT, etc.)

ANet is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone at our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all individuals of all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.