Literacy Educational Coach Middle School; Long ) Per Diem

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Teaching Matters is a national nonprofit organization, headquartered in New York City, with the mission to close the opportunity gap of a radically unequal education system for underserved and historically marginalized children. From states and districts to schools and classrooms, we partner to help teachers and school leaders develop the skills they need to teach well, lead their peers and drive school-wide improvement.

We currently seek exceptional educational consultants to support transformative instructional improvements in public schools across NYC. Teaching Matters has been at the front lines with our partners by supporting teachers and leaders to develop the competencies and skills critical to create culturally responsive, engaging learning experiences for all students. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to join our team to ensure every teacher and leader has the support they need to meet the needs of all students.

The primary role of the Educational Consultant will be to coach teachers and administrators onsite in schools covering Wyandanch LI

• Minimum of 3-4 years experience as a Literacy Coach / LIteracy Consultant - plus 4 years teaching Middle School ELA
• Strong ELL / MML Experience
• Strong content knowledge in Literacy with a lens to culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving ambitious, measurable student results.
• Experience facilitating teacher teams / 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 facile 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.

In addition to the requirements above, we are prioritizing educational consultants with expertise in one or more of the below areas:

• Supporting students acquiring English or multilingual learners
• Supporting students with special needs
• Strong background and experience in research-based culturally responsive teaching

covering Wyandanch LI

Per diem rates range from $640.56 to $666.06 day, training days $540.60.

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.
Please see the following Compensation Philosophy for more information.