Part-time Teacher Instructional Coach – ELA

Part‐time Teacher Instructional Coach – ELA

Location:

Detroit

Achievement Network (ANet) is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing instructional tools, coaching, and partnership to schools and districts to advance educational equity and improve student learning. Our work centers on cultivating strong instructional leadership, deepening use of high‑quality materials, and building sustainable systems that support great teaching for all students.

We work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with educators, honoring their expertise while helping them navigate the complexity of instruction, data, and curriculum implementation.

The Part‑Time Instructional Coach (ELA) supports partner schools in strengthening instructional practice, deepening use of high‑quality materials, and improving outcomes for students. This role is ideal for experienced high school ELA educators or instructional leaders who want to contribute meaningfully on a flexible schedule.

This is a fixed‑term W2 role, scoped intentionally at 15 hours per week. Hours may vary depending on partner needs, coaching cadence, and school schedules. Renewal of this role is based on district renewals, scope of work, and organizational priorities.

This role requires regular, in‑person coaching at partner schools estimated at every other week. During on‑site coaching weeks, coaches are typically in schools approximately five days per week. Travel needs may vary based on the assigned school portfolio and scheduling requirements.

Provide High‑Quality High School ELA Instructional Coaching

• Deliver direct instructional coaching aligned to high school ELA content
• Support teachers in planning and reflecting on rigorous, student‑centered instruction
• Model instructional strategies and support use of high‑quality instructional materials
• Engage teachers in culturally responsive coaching that centers equity and student learning
• Support strategies for multilingual learners and students receiving special education services

Use Data to Guide Action

• Analyze student work and assessment data to surface trends
• Support teams in identifying instructional gaps and planning adjustments
• Ground coaching feedback in evidence and standards alignment

Document & Codify Coaching Work

• Maintain accurate coaching notes, plans, and partner documentation
• Share insights and tools that strengthen overall coaching practice
• Contribute to internal learning and improvement cycles

In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field
• 5 years of high school ELA/literacy teaching experience with demonstrated student impact
• 3 years of instructional coaching or teacher leadership experience
• Strong content knowledge in ELA standards, literature, writing instruction, and discourse

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Skill in facilitating adult learning and instructional improvement
• Ability to analyze and interpret instructional and assessment data
• High bar for follow‑through, organization, and independent work

Preferred skills:

• Experience implementing Eureka Squared
• Experience supporting multilingual learners and students with IEPs
• Comfort with tools such as Google Suite, learning platforms, and virtual facilitation

ANet uses a transparent, non‑negotiated hourly pay structure for part‑time coaching roles.

Hourly Rate Range: $25.84 — $144.23/hour
Most part‑time instructional coaches are compensated at $73.02/hour.

Final placement is based on experience, expertise, and internal equity.

Because this is a fixed‑term, part‑time role averaging 15 hours/week, the following apply:

• Eligible to participate in ANet’s 401(k) plan
• Not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits
• Not eligible for prorated PTO (under the 20‑hour threshold)
• Not eligible for paid holidays, parental leave, disability insurance, or life insurance
• Requires accurate tracking of all hours worked
• Fixed‑term roles include a defined end date aligned to school‑year cycles

Because this role includes direct instructional…