Literacy Coach

The Center for Student Achievement Solutions (CSAS) is seeking a Literacy Coach Consultant to serve as a trusted partner and instructional coach for K–3 teachers and school leaders in New York City.

Our mission is to close opportunity gaps by delivering job-embedded coaching, structured literacy professional development, and Science of Reading-aligned training that transforms instruction and accelerates achievement.

Hours: Per Diem consultants are scheduled on an as-needed basis, paid hourly. Schedule is highly dependent on customer demand, professional development is usually scheduled with partners during normal school hours.

Location: New York, New York (All 5 Boroughs)

Type: Part time Per Diem

As a Literacy Coach Consultant, you will deliver onsite, job-embedded coaching, model Science of Reading-aligned instruction, and support teachers with phonics and structured literacy programs.

• Deliver job-embedded coaching to K–5 teachers, including co-planning, modeling, side-by-side coaching, and debriefing.
• Support teachers in implementing core phonics and structured literacy programs such as UFLI, Heggerty, Orton-Gillingham, Bridge the Gap, Phonics for Reading, REWARDS and HMH.
• Use Acadience, mCLASS, and classroom assessments to drive instructional planning, group students, and accelerate reading growth.
• Provide feedback and professional learning aligned to the Science of Reading and district literacy priorities.

• Master’s degree in Reading, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field.
• 3+ years of K–5 classroom teaching experience with a strong record of student literacy growth.
• 2+ years of literacy coaching and/or professional development delivery.
• Residence in New York City (NYC) and must be willing to travel to all 5 boroughs for onsite school support.
• Deep knowledge of the Science of Reading, structured literacy, and foundational reading skills.
• Strong ability to facilitate adult learning, lead coaching cycles, and provide actionable feedback.
• Experience supporting ELLs/MLLs, students with disabilities, and struggling readers.

• Competitive contract-based pay that recognizes your expertise.
• Flexible scheduling tailored to your availability.
• Opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and leadership development.
• A mission-driven environment committed to closing literacy gaps.
• The chance to influence instructional practices across multiple NYC schools.
• Meaningful work that directly impacts K–3 student success, equity, and access.