What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach position at Breakthrough New York?
Company Description
Breakthrough New York empowers motivated students from low-income backgrounds to graduate from college and pursue fulfilling careers. Starting in middle school, we provide academic preparation, guidance, and mentoring to help students access competitive high schools. In high school, we focus on skill development, application assistance, and enrichment opportunities to prepare students for rigorous four-year colleges. We continue supporting students through college to ensure graduation and career readiness. Our near-peer relationship model recruits college students as teaching fellows and mentors, supporting scholars while igniting interest in education.
Role Description
This is a Summer on-site role for an Instructional Coach located in the New York City Metropolitan Area. The Instructional Coach will be responsible for providing guidance and support to teaching fellows, facilitating professional development sessions, and assisting in curriculum implementation. Additional responsibilities include observing and providing feedback on classroom instruction, developing instructional resources, and ensuring adherence to educational standards and best practices.
Qualifications
- Experience in curriculum planning, lesson development, and educational resource creation
- Strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills
- Excellent communication, observational, and feedback skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
- Knowledge of educational standards and best practices
- Passion for empowering underserved students and commitment to educational equity
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, or a related field
- Experience in 6-12 education, preferably in middle or high school settings
