Overview: We are currently seeking part-time remote instructional coaches with at least five years teaching experience or a combined five years teaching and coaching experience in any K-12 subject area. Coaches will be contracted by the number of teachers they agree to coach for 3 to 6 week cycles. Contracted coaches can work from anywhere in the United States. This role requires some virtual preparation, delivered by EdConnective, through webinars. To be contracted, one must agree to coach at least one teacher per week.
Details: Coaches will be responsible for providing 30 minutes of pre-observation conferencing for the enrolled teacher at the beginning of each coaching cycle via phone or video chat. Coaches will also be responsible for developing a coaching plan. Each week of coaching for one teacher will then include two 20 minute observations of an enrolled teacher's recorded classroom instruction. After each of these observations, the coach will be responsible for providing 30 minutes of feedback within 48 hours of the last observation.
This role is flexible: coaches will be contracted per coaching cycle provided to enrolled teachers. Each coaching cycle provided to one enrolled teacher should take approximately two hours per week depending on the type of coaching package requested. Coaches can choose a caseload that requires up to 20 hours per week at the maximum.
EdConnective helps move teachers from good to great by providing educators with instructional coaching remotely through shared video of classroom instruction. There are pervasive achievement gaps within the U.S. public education system that are largely mediated by teacher quality. EdConnective offers instructional coaching, an intensive, individualized form of development. Instructional coaching involves an iterative cycle of observation of teachers' classroom instruction, feedback from the coach, then implementation of more effective practice.
EdConnective matches each teacher to a coach. A camcorder is then sent to a teacher's classroom and recorded instruction is then shared with the off-site coach. The coach views the video and provides performance feedback and assistance over phone or video chat.
EdConnective provides a dynamic support that is:
Tailored to each individual teacher – Each teacher's instruction is observed twice weekly
Non-threatening – Our coaching is non-evaluative, catalyzing teacher buy-in
Measurable – We track growth in teacher pedagogy and student outcomes quantitatively
We are currently contracting instructional coaches who will work directly with teachers in making the changes in their classrooms that will lead to increased student achievement. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who are deeply committed to improving the quality of education in our schools and ending educational inequity. This will mean coming to the table with teaching expertise, but also embracing a relentless desire to improve and constantly offer a better service to teachers and, ultimately, students.
Specifically, we are seeking candidates who have demonstrated past success leading students to academic gains. These individuals must demonstrate expertise in their content area, as well as in the various facets of teaching, such as planning, management and instruction. Moreover, we desire a team of coaches with strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills, who exhibit a high sense of responsibility, professionalism and organization
Classroom Experience:
At least five years of teaching experience
History of setting and achieving ambitious academic gains with students
Content expertise in any core K-12 subject
Experience leading other colleagues in some capacity (preferred)
Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
*Ability to quickly build strong relationships
Ability to navigate a conversation in a leadership role to reach a solid conclusion
Ability to transfer sustainable skills to other adults
Prior experience coaching, observing or mentoring teachers in some capacity (Highly preferred)
Prior experience in video-conference or phone-conference call settings (Preferred)
Critical Thinking Skills:
Ability to analyze a challenging classroom environment and prioritize effective solutions
Ability to use quantitative or qualitative data to inform decisions
Strong personal reflection skills and willingness to constantly adapt and improve
Organizational Skills:
Excellent attention to detail and quality of work
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once
Ability to independently create and adhere to a schedule of tasks
Technology access and skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Access to a mobile and/or landline phone
Access to high-speed internet connection, for viewing observation videos
Comfort with use of video chat platforms and access to a computer with video chat capabilities (Highly preferred)
Instructional coaches will be paid per week of coaching delivered. The exact rate will depend on each coach's experience, prior training, and other metrics determined upon contracting, as well as prices negotiated between EdConnective and participating schools. Coaches can choose to work with one or more teachers at a time.
Working as an instructional coach is a unique opportunity to impact change in classrooms across the country in a way that is tailored directly to your qualifications and each enrolled teacher's individual needs. Coaching for EdConnective will also provide you a new avenue for professional development and access to a community of fellow educators across the U.S who are committed to ending educational inequity.
TO APPLY:
A) Fill out the online form found below. (Copy and paste URL into internet address bar)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XBqsFAMr7FKIrEZLlg3riwzGt6eOkZe-Pev9jhmdggc/viewform
Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from now until August 9th 2015. Once all of our positions are filled, the posting will be closed. Preference goes to the earliest applications and summer webinar prep for contracted coaches will take place in late August so early application is highly suggested.
Diversity clause: EdConnective is committed to fostering and capitalizing on the diversity of our team. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply to this position.
Required experience:
- Teaching: 5 years
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