ELA Facilitator​/Coach; Tennessee

WHO WE ARE

Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life‑long learning and meaningful lives. In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes.

Teaching Lab seeks to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning in pursuit of excellent educational outcomes for every child.

• Educators learn more than they would without us
• Students learn more than they would without us, in a way that cannot be predicted by race, gender, or family income
• Educators we serve say they love our approach, and they want to keep doing it to advance educational equity

Contractor (1099)
Start Date
:
March 2026
Location
:
Nashville, TN;
Knoxville, TN;
Jackson, TN;
Morristown, TN
Compensation
:
Lead group facilitation $150/hr, 1:1 coaching $110/hr, preparation and follow‑up $50/hr work hours are not guaranteed.

The Program department designs, delivers, and continuously improves teacher professional learning programs that strengthen instructional practice and drive student achievement. The team manages scopes of work, provides coaching and professional learning for teachers and leaders, and creates research‑based content and learning assets tailored to partner needs.

The Facilitator/Coach primary responsibility is to facilitate professional learning and provide instructional coaching for educators and school leaders, focusing on implementing high‑quality instructional materials and research‑based practices.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering professional development sessions, including engaging in feedback cycles and adjusting based on participant input
• Providing tailored 1:1 coaching and group learning experiences for educators, both in‑person and virtually
• Building collaborative, trusting relationships with educators and leaders to strengthen instructional capacity and improve student outcomes
• Supporting data collection, reporting, and reflection processes to measure the effectiveness and impact of coaching and professional learning initiatives

This role is an individual contributor‑level contractor role with no management responsibilities.

• Deep experience coaching school leaders in grades 6‑12 ELA
• Experience implementing Tennessee Academic Standards
• At least 2 years as an instructional coach to teachers or school leaders with evidence of impact in student learning outcomes
• Experience supporting various levels of instruction across classroom settings
• Strong background in instructional best practices, with the ability to apply strategies that support effective teaching and learning for a wide range of educators and students
• Experience in designing professional development materials or serving as an instructional designer
• Experience facilitating impactful professional learning and coaching for educators in both virtual and in‑person settings
• Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in an education context
• Experience empowering teachers through trusting relationships and supporting shifts in practice and mindset to improve student learning

• Strong commitment to growth mindset for both adults and students, with a desire to continuously strengthen instructional practices and team capabilities
• Ability to design and deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based professional learning that advances teaching and learning outcomes
• Compelling communication and facilitation skills that build engagement and influence across diverse educators and stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, multiple priorities, and tight timelines in a fast‑paced environment

• Educational leadership experience
• Valid Tennessee Special Education endorsement (Interventionist 6–12 or Special Education Comprehensive K‑12)

On‑site with some remote work. Candidates must have the ability to travel to Tennessee (Nashville, Knoxville, Jackson, or Morristown) with two weeks or more advance notice.

This position opened on January 30, 2026 and will remain open until filled.

Teaching Lab is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. We comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding equal employment opportunity.