Instructional Leadership Coach – ELA (NYC)

What We Do

At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world.

That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology.

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org.

Internal Candidate Application Deadline: July 14th, 2025 

External Candidate Application Deadline: July 14th, 2025 

Position

We are seeking an experienced Instructional Leadership Coach (ILC) to support our NYC public school partnerships with a focus on elementary English Language Arts (ELA) small group instruction.

The ILC will collaborate with teachers, instructional leadership teams, and school-based coaches to support implementation of Tier 1 and Tier 3 small group instruction using curricula such as HMH Into Reading, S.P.I.R.E., REWARDS, and Phonics for Reading. You will facilitate professional learning, lead coaching cycles, analyze data, and provide guidance to strengthen instructional practices aligned to district goals.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in coaching, curriculum implementation, and school-based professional development.

Do you have expertise in…

• Instructional coaching in elementary ELA, particularly focused on small group instruction?
• Implementing HMH Into Reading, S.P.I.R.E., REWARDS, or Phonics for Reading programs?
• Designing and leading professional learning for teachers and school leaders?
• Conducting coaching cycles that include data analysis, co-observation, and feedback?

Do you enjoy…

• Building collaborative working relationships with school and district staff?
• Supporting teachers in improving instructional practice?
• Using data and artifacts to reflect on teaching and guide improvement?
• Leading learning walks, coaching meetings, and professional development sessions?

If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following:

• 7+ years of experience including instructional coaching, adult facilitation, and professional development
• Familiarity with NYC public school structures and curriculum frameworks
• Experience designing and executing coaching cycles with teachers and school-based coaches
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Authorization to work in the U.S. and the ability to travel throughout NYC schools

Travel Requirements

• This is a remote position that requires between ~3-5 in-school coaching days per week
• National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, or professional development 
• Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere in New York City. 

LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION & VALUES:

Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life.

Values:

• Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others.
• Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices.
• Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences.
• Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities.

COMPENSATION 

• If hired for this position, the base compensation range is $136,058 to $172,483 annually. New hires typically enter the range at a set comp ratio (e.g., 0.95 or 0.98), depending on the role. For this position, the salary entry point is $146,985. Candidates may move up the range based on additional years of relevant experience beyond the role’s minimum years of experience qualification, with a maximum entry salary of $156,413. 
• The role is location specific: New York City. The range below  reflects a 15.90% geographic adjustment, resulting in a salary range of approximately $115,870.88  to $147,973, with an entry point of $132,126 and a maximum entry salary of $138,896. 

In addition, Leading Educators offers a very generous benefits package including 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Eligible dependents receive 60% medical premium cost coverage and 100% coverage for dental, and vision plans. We also offer a 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees.

Additionally, Leading Educators offer generous time off with pay in order to support a sustainable high performance work culture. During the first three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment. Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT 

Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.