About This Role
An Instructional Coach at Peterson School works with teachers and academic leaders to improve teaching practices, support curriculum, and enhance student learning. This role is for an experienced and collaborative professional passionate about instructional excellence and teacher development.
Responsibilities
- Plan and facilitate student-centered coaching cycles through co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, classroom observations, and evidence-based feedback
- Support teachers in understanding and implementing Peterson’s Educational Model, curriculum, and academic programs effectively
- Guide teachers in aligning curriculum standards, learning intentions, success criteria, instructional activities, and assessments
- Help teachers reflect on their instructional practices, establish professional growth goals, and strengthen their teaching strategies in alignment with Peterson Teaching Standards
- Collaborate with teachers to analyze student work, formative assessments, and standardized assessment data to inform instructional decisions and improve student outcomes
- Conduct non-evaluative classroom observations and facilitate reflective conversations that promote professional growth and continuous improvement
- Support the planning, facilitation, and follow-up of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), encouraging collaboration and the implementation of effective practices in the classroom
- Identify teacher learning needs and collaborate with academic leadership to design, facilitate, and evaluate professional development opportunities, including Professional Development Days (CTE)
- Develop and share research-based instructional strategies, resources, and tools aligned with school-wide academic priorities
- Work closely with principals, coordinators, and the Curriculum Department to align coaching initiatives with institutional goals, monitor progress, and strengthen instructional practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
- Postgraduate studies in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field
- More than 5 years of relevant professional experience in education, with a strong understanding of effective instructional practices and teacher development
- Two or more years of experience in educational leadership roles
- Advanced to proficient English skills
- Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate effectively in professional and academic settings
- Ability to build trusting relationships, provide constructive feedback, facilitate reflective conversations, and support teachers’ professional growth
- Ability to interpret student learning evidence and use it to inform instructional planning and improvement