Employment Opportunities

Literacy and Reading Intervention Coach

About the Role
Strong literacy instruction is foundational to student success. We are seeking an experienced literacy leader to join our team as a Literacy and Reading Intervention Coach, supporting educators across in delivering evidence-based reading instruction.

In this role, you’ll partner with educators and school leaders to strengthen literacy instruction, support targeted interventions, and improve outcomes for students. This is a 3–4 day per week position with coaching responsibilities across NYC partner schools.

Responsibilities Include

• Plan and deliver targeted professional development, workshops, and side-by-side coaching focused on evidence-based reading instruction, multi-tiered intervention strategies, and implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)
• Support teachers in analyzing literacy data, including screening tools and diagnostic assessments, to identify student needs, design targeted interventions, and monitor student progress
• Collaborate with educators to implement evidence-based reading programs and strengthen classroom literacy practices
• Develop and maintain coaching documentation, intervention plans, and progress monitoring records to support effective program delivery
• Prepare coaching materials, agendas, feedback tools, and other resources to support professional learning experiences
• Participate in professional learning communities, team meetings, and project-specific collaborations with coaches, school leadership, and stakeholders
• Build strong partnerships with educators and school teams through consistent communication, collaboration, and shared problem-solving

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Literacy, Reading Education, Special Education, Elementary/Secondary Education, or a closely related educational field
• Minimum 3 years of K–12 teaching experience, with experience using data to inform instruction
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to co-plan, co-facilitate, and work effectively with educators and school teams
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a flexible 3–4 day weekly schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (EdM, EdD, or PhD) in Literacy, Reading/Writing Instruction, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, or Educational/Instructional Leadership
• 5+ years of K–12 experience as a Reading Specialist, Special Education Teacher, or Instructional Coach
• Experience providing professional development, instructional coaching, or adult learning
• Strong knowledge of reading intervention strategies, including Tier 2/3 interventions, phonics, fluency, and progress monitoring
• Experience working in New York City schools, including familiarity with local literacy initiatives and curricula
• Experience supporting diverse learners, including multilingual learners and students with reading disabilities

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Paid Learning Opportunities

Professional Development Fellow for K-12 Educators

We are currently seeking Teachers College students who are enrolled in a Master's, EdM or Doctoral program, possess three or more years of K-12 teaching experience, and are interested in expanding their skills in professional development. 

This Fellowship provides students with an opportunity to engage in real-world projects, develop coaching and professional development skills alongside seasoned facilitators, receive mentorship and customized support through experiential and project-based learning, and cultivate transferable professional skills beyond the classroom. 

We are currently recruiting for all subject areas and grade levels. 

Desired availability:

• 8 - 16 hrs per week (on average)
• Available during school days (8am - 4pm)
• Available on Fridays for professional learning and mentoring

The right candidates will:​

• Be enrolled in a MA, EdM, or Doctoral degree program at Teachers College, Columbia University
• Have a passion for education and a desire to work alongside other educators
• Have three or more years of teaching experience in grades K-12 (Elementary, Middle, and/or High School)
• Have experience working within one/some of the these specific content areas: Math, Humanities, Social Studies, Science, ELA, Special Education, ELL/ENL
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be self-motivated and capable of working both collaboratively and independently
• Be familiar with one or more of the following: curriculum planning, project-based learning, differentiating instruction, assessment design, creating classroom culture, literacy instruction, data-informed instruction

The ideal candidates will also have:

• Teaching/coaching experience in NYC public schools
• Familiarity with performance tasks and how they operate in a cycle of assessment
• Experience with international education
  
• Experience and interest in facilitating through multiple modalities
  

To apply:
Interested candidates should email [email protected] with the following: 

• The title of the position in which you are applying in the subject line
• A current copy of your resume and a cover letter  
• A sample of teacher work and/or professional development materials that speak to your skills and experience as a teacher and/or PD facilitator
• In your cover letter, please describe your career goals and where you are in your TC program