Pennsylvania Education Leadership Coach

Our Why

Teach Plus is a national nonprofit whose mission is to empower excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that advance equity, opportunity, and student access. The Teach Plus team exists to breathe life into the Student Opportunity Mandate: All students should have the opportunity to achieve their potential in an education system defined by its commitment to equity, responsiveness to individual needs, and ability to prepare students for postsecondary success. At the heart of our work is advocacy for collective impact, beginning with classroom teachers.

What We Do

At Teach Plus, we believe in equity-driven teacher leadership. When we invest in developing our most talented teachers into teacher leaders who are well-informed, persuasive, and prepared to lead, they have deep leverage in advancing equity for students, especially for students of color, low-income students, and those from underserved communities. To close the opportunity gap and to ensure equitable access to a world-class education for all students in the schools and communities we serve, we ignite systems change at multiple levels through our Policy Fellowship and Instructional Leadership programs designed to inspire and equip teachers.

What You’ll Do

Teach Plus is launching the Literacy Forward Network PA , a multi-district initiative focused on supporting the implementation of evidence-based reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. This program aims to increase literacy achievement by equipping small to mid-size districts in Southwestern PA with the tools, coaching, and leadership capacity to drive sustainable improvements in K–4 reading outcomes through teacher leadership.

Teach Plus’ Teacher-Led Practice Initiatives are innovative programs that engage, develop, and support teacher leaders to generate, implement, and manage change in district and school practices that impact teaching and learning, school culture and climate, and instructional effectiveness. This is a critical leadership opportunity for an experienced coach who is passionate about literacy, teacher leadership, and equity.

Specifically, the Education Leadership Coach will be responsible for the following:

• Coaching & Development: Provide high-impact coaching to a diverse cohort of Teacher Leaders from participating schools in Southwestern PA.
  • Deliver feedback, guidance, and on-site literacy coaching to strengthen structured literacy instruction.
  • Support Teacher Leaders’ growth through bi-weekly 1:1 and small group sessions, literacy and leadership development conversations, and ongoing observation-based feedback.
• Professional Learning Facilitation: Plan, design, and facilitate professional learning for Teacher Leaders and school partners, including:
  • Bi-monthly cohort meetings, multi-day hands-on training, quarterly convenings, and other sessions as needed.
  • Ensure professional learning aligns with equitable teaching practices and evidence-based continuous improvement cycles.
• Collaboration & Partnership: Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with school, district, and Teach Plus leaders.
  • Partner with them to create and implement strategic literacy and leadership goals, develop improvement plans, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed.
• Program Implementation & Planning: Serve as the primary point of contact for Teacher Leaders, addressing needs, answering questions, and providing resources.
  • Collaborate with the Teach Plus Program Director and school leaders to plan for future school years, including designing and co-facilitating professional learning for 2026 and 2027.
• Data Review & Continuous Improvement: Participate in quarterly data review sessions with Teach Plus staff and district partners to evaluate progress, inform instructional strategies, and ensure program goals are met.

What You’ll Need to be Successful

• 5+ years of experience coaching teachers and/or school leaders in diverse or under-resourced environments.
• Certified reading specialist, certificate in the Science of Reading (LETRS, AIMS, etc…), or equivalent experience in literacy instruction and coaching required.
• Demonstrated success leading literacy-focused school transformation, with deep expertise in structured literacy and the science of reading.
• Preference is given to educators who have led instructional, transformational work in education, elementary literacy experience required.
• A relentless focus on data, including analysis and using it to inform instruction and make continuous improvement decisions.
• Experience in leadership development and facilitation of inquiry with teachers and/or school leaders.
• Experience creating and building professional development materials and training and leading adult learning
• Commitment to and previous experience with educational equity and a belief in the power of teachers to bring about positive change for all students
• Deep knowledge and practical experience in the Science of Reading to guide and enhance the implementation of structured literacy instruction.
• The ideal individual will play a key role in supporting evidence-based reading practices and ensuring instructional approaches are aligned with current research to improve student literacy outcomes.

Our Commitment to Diversity

To better serve the teachers and students at the core of our mission, Teach Plus is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities to apply to our positions.

Start Date and Term

The target start date for this position is early December but it is flexible based on the candidate’s availability. This is a 2.5 year, grant-funded position, contingent upon the program’s continued funding, organizational needs, and annual performance.

Location, Travel

This is an in-person, school-based coaching role that prioritizes strong, consistent relationships with educators and school leaders through regular, face-to-face engagement with occasional virtual meetings based out of Pittsburgh. Coaches are expected to facilitate in-person cohort meetings and conduct a minimum of two in-person school visits per school each month, providing on-the-ground support, modeling practices, and facilitating improvement efforts directly with teachers and school leaders.

While some cohort and internal team meetings may be conducted virtually, this position is designed for individuals who can commit to being present in schools and at key events throughout the year.

Commitments

Evenings and weekends may be required to support educator sessions or accommodate teacher schedules. Attendance is mandatory at the following events unless pre-approved by a manager:

• Professional learning sessions
• Content planning meetings
• Coach team meetings
• Cohort meetings
• Kick offs and Convenings
• Summer Institutes
• Team meetings
• Team retreats
• Annual Fundraiser

This role is ideal for individuals who are energized by collaboration, responsive coaching, and building strong partnerships within schools and across a coaching team.