Instructional Consultant (K–12, Part-Time)

Ideal Instruction | New York City (In-Person) | $65–$85/hour | Contracted Opportunity

Join Our Consultant Community

At Ideal Instruction, we believe every student deserves access to excellent teaching.

We partner with schools to strengthen instruction through job-embedded coaching, professional learning, curriculum implementation, and strategic consulting. Because we're continually building relationships with exceptional educators, this is an ongoing opportunity. We accept applications year-round and are always excited to meet experienced instructional leaders who share our mission.

When you apply, you'll be considered for current consulting opportunities. If there isn't an immediate opening, you may be invited to join our Ideal Instruction Consultant Community, a network of trusted educators we turn to first as new school partnerships and projects arise.

About the Role

Instructional Consultants partner with teachers and school leaders to improve instructional practice and student outcomes. Working across a variety of school communities, consultants provide job-embedded coaching, facilitate professional learning, support curriculum implementation, and help schools solve complex instructional challenges.

This is a part-time, primarily in-person consulting role supporting schools throughout New York City. Most work occurs during the school day, with flexibility for remote planning and preparation.

What You'll Do

• Coach teachers and instructional leaders through observation, feedback, modeling, and co-planning.
• Analyze instructional and student data to identify priorities and measure impact.
• Support curriculum implementation and standards-aligned instruction.
• Design and facilitate engaging professional learning.
• Partner with school leaders to develop and implement instructional improvement plans.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with educators and school leadership.
• Adapt your approach to meet the unique needs of each school while delivering exceptional client service.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of successful K–12 teaching and/or instructional leadership experience.
• 2+ years of instructional coaching, teacher leadership, or school leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success improving teacher practice and student outcomes.
• Experience designing and facilitating professional development.
• Strong knowledge of high-quality instruction, curriculum, and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel throughout New York City during the school day.

Preferred

• Expertise in ELA, Mathematics, or elementary instruction.
• Experience in NYC public or charter schools.
• Experience supporting curriculum implementation across multiple classrooms or schools.

Who Thrives at Ideal Instruction

Successful consultants are relationship builders, problem solvers, and continuous learners. They combine deep instructional expertise with humility, adaptability, and a commitment to helping educators grow. They are energized by working across different schools and believe lasting improvement happens through partnership, not prescription.

Apply

We're always looking to connect with talented educators who are passionate about improving teaching and learning.

Submit your resume and a brief note describing your instructional coaching, leadership, or consulting experience and what interests you about Ideal Instruction.

Even if we don't have an immediate consulting opportunity that aligns with your background, we'd love to get to know you. Outstanding candidates may be invited to join our Ideal Instruction Consultant Community and will be among the first people we contact as new opportunities become available.

How Our Consultant Community Works

We believe great consulting partnerships begin long before a project starts. That's why we accept applications year-round and are always looking to connect with exceptional educators.

1. Apply Anytime

Submit your application whenever you're ready. We review applications on an ongoing basis—not just when a position is immediately available.

1. Meet the Team

Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in our interview process so we can learn more about your experience, strengths, and consulting style.

1. Join Our Consultant Community

Candidates who demonstrate a strong match with our mission and approach may be invited to join our Consultant Community—a network of trusted educators we know and enjoy partnering with.

1. Be the First to Know

As new school partnerships and consulting opportunities arise throughout the year, we reach out to members of our Consultant Community whose experience, expertise, and availability align with the project.

1. Grow With Us

Many of our consultants work with us on multiple engagements over time. As Ideal Instruction grows, so do the opportunities to deepen your impact, expand your expertise, and support more schools and educators.