Developer, Education Administration, Education ​/ Teaching

Position: Staff Developer
Position Summary

At Amber Charter Schools we believe great teaching transforms lives-and behind every great teacher is a dedicated Staff Developer. We're looking for a passionate, dynamic leader to help grow and guide our talented instructional team. You'll be at the heart of instructional growth-designing, facilitating, and sustaining meaningful professional development that translates into classroom success. You'll be a champion of our values, not just in what you teach, but in how you lead.

Essential Responsibilities

Coach and Champion Great Teaching

* Visit classrooms regularly and coach teachers with timely, actionable feedback

* Guide educators in crafting standards-aligned lessons that spark deep learning

* Analyze student work with teachers to adjust instruction and deepen impact

* Support differentiation and inclusive practices to reach every learner

* Review and analyze formative and summative assessment data and evidence at the student, class, grade and school levels to inform instructional and professional development plans.

Fuel Professional Growth

* Identify learning needs and curate powerful internal and external PD experiences

* Lead data-driven conversations and planning with teachers and leadership

* Plan peer observation cycles and reflection opportunities

* Empower teacher-leaders to share their expertise and shape school-wide impact

Be a Key Player in Our School Community

* Serve on the instructional leadership team and help to recruit, interview onboard new staff

* Support parent-teacher conferences, family engagement, and student showcases

* Pitch in during arrival, dismissal, and lunch/recess to build strong connections

* Lead or support extended learning programs like tutoring or summer school

* Review trimester report cards and specialist progress reports to ensure consistency and alignment between ratings, narrative comments, and supporting data.

* Monitor the routine updating of bulletin boards by teachers to showcase high quality student work.

Drive Curriculum Success

* Act as our resident expert on NYS Learning Standards and high-quality curricula

* Co-develop or adapt materials that ensure all students-especially multilingual learners and those with IEPs-have access to rigorous instruction

* Ensure fidelity of curriculum implementation and organize needed materials

* Plan and deliver PD sessions that bring curriculum and standards to life

* Order and organize all instructional materials to ensure they are accessible and utilized with fidelity and consistency.

Required Experience and Qualifications

* Master's degree in education or a related field

* 3 years of successful, high-impact classroom teaching experience

* 1 year of experience in staff development, coaching, or consulting

* Deep understanding of NYS learning standards for elementary grades

* Familiarity with high-quality ELA, math, science, and social studies curricula

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

* Proven ability to design, deliver, and evaluate high-impact professional development

* Strong instructional modeling skills and comfort leading adult learners

* Knowledge of adult learning theory and effective coaching practices

* Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

* Understanding of change management, team dynamics, and group facilitation

* Ability to build strong, trust-based relationships and communicate effectively

* Entrepreneurial mindset with a solutions-oriented, "can-do" attitude

* Collaborative leadership style with a history of influencing outcomes across teams

* Commitment to honoring and growing the strengths of our staff, students, and families

* Completion and pass pre-employment Fingerprinting and Reference check process

* Legally eligible to work in the United States

* Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

* 4+ years experience as an effective, impactful classroom teacher, in the elementary grades.

* NYS teaching certification

* Ability to speak, write and understand Spanish fluently.

Amber's Expectations

* Regular attendance and punctuality

* Able to maintain a professional appearance

* Organizational fit for Amber culture, that is, exhibit the Amber Traits of Achievement, Community, Responsibility, Honesty, and Respect

Equipment

* Laptop, Promethean board, classroom, and office equipment

Work Schedule

* 12-month work schedule

Work Environment/Physical Effort:

* Regularly required to sit, stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, speak loudly and clearly, visually observe, hear, operate a computer, and other classroom, school, and office equipment, reach with hands and arms, bend down, and must occasionally lift, move and/or support up to 20 pounds. Work is being performed in a traditional multi-floor school environment with limited to no elevator access.

Compensation

Amber Charter Schools strictly follow a salary schedule for each role to ensure our continued commitment towards pay equity. The expected salary range for this role is $87,000- $92,298, depending…