Job Description

Part-time Effectiveness Coach \xe2\x80\x93 Nevada Teacher CorpsLas Vegas, NVWHO WE ARETNTP brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine America\xe2\x80\x99s public education system. Working collaboratively, we dig into educators\xe2\x80\x99 toughest challenges, and we provide actionable solutions grounded in evidence. This work takes place in schools and districts across the country, and our national position allows us to spot trends, collect and analyze data, and advocate for policy changes that introduce greater impact at scale. Our goal is to empower every student, breaking them free from the constraints of poverty and race, fostering innovation, and driving growth across the country. We collaborate across sectors and with school systems to ensure that the 3.5 million young people who graduate high school every year have pathways to economic and social mobility.TNTP\xe2\x80\x99s Nevada Teacher Corps (NTC) consists of aspiring teachers who are committed to improving the odds for kids in Nevada by raising student achievement. NTC prepares Fellows to achieve immediate, measurable success with their students in the fall. This is the seventh year of operation for the NTC and this year we intend to work with 30 teachers.WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL DOAs a Part-time Effectiveness Coach you will play a critical role in TNTP\'s teacher development initiatives and academic consulting work. You will be responsible for the performance of the program participants on your contract, developing teachers to reach their full potential as well as the facilitation of relevant curriculum and instruction-centered professional development focused on preparing teachers to support all students including multilingual learners in schools across Las Vegas. This position is currently grant funded through June 2026.Some responsibilities and duties may vary, but the role of Part-time Effectiveness Coach includes:

• Closely partner with NTC team members to develop and execute a data-driven and comprehensive coaching strategy
• Develop teachers through direct coaching and training, ensuring that teachers rapidly improve their performance
• Conduct cycles of coaching which include planning for effective instruction, cycles of observation and feedback, and analyzing student learning
• Design responsive coaching sessions for small group teacher professional development
• Identify innovative solutions for improving the overall performance of your caseload of teachers to meet contract goals
• Identify and act on trends in fellow performance by using data to identify trends in teacher performance and potential interventions/strategies for improving individual, group and cohort-wide performance
• Support the planning and smooth execution of monthly professional development seminars for cohort members
• Establish and reinforce a culture of achievement that supports teacher development and student achievement
• Support seasonal PST staff members through some combination of direct management, facilitation of staff learning experiences, and on the ground coaching and support during PST
• Moderate one strand of our fellow-facing online coursework
• Communicate with key stakeholders \xe2\x80\x93 fellows, partners, principals, and other Nevada Teacher Corps staff
• The expected travel for this role is up to and including 40%. This can be 2-5 days on site weekly. In addition, as this will mostly be local travel around Las Vegas and surrounding areas, all candidates must have a valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License (reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities).

WHAT YOU HAVEQualifications and ExperiencesWe are looking for a candidate to possess the following skills and expertise:

• At least two years of teaching experience.
• Prior experience developing and coaching adults.
• Experience supporting multilingual learners (MLs) and knowledge on best practices to support MLs.
• Proven track record of building trusting relationships with other adults.
• Previous experience designing and/or facilitating professional development for teachers. (preferred)

• Get things done. Previous experience with developing a strategic vision and are able to implement it. Ability to chart a clear course, juggle many tasks and priorities, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment will bring clarity to the complex project. You also have the systems and skills to keep on top of a caseload of 8-25 teachers. You are confident working independently and don\xe2\x80\x99t hesitate to draw on the expertise of others to achieve great things.

• Ability to track and analyze data on participant and student performance to uncover trends and act strategically and effectively to improve results.
• A commitment to constant learning and improvement in both your work and the work of others. You thrive on feedback and implement it quickly to improve your practice continually.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish. (preferred)

Competencies

• Have classroom experience. You have at least two years of teaching experience and a proven track record of raising student achievement (required).
• Believe that students\xe2\x80\x99 and families\xe2\x80\x99 cultural, linguistic, and holistic identities are an asset in the educational experience. You honor and attend to these identities in your practice, and students are empowered and affirmed. You believe in the abilities of all students and advocate for them. (required)
• Understand quality curriculum and instruction. You have strong familiarity and expertise with the Common Core State Standards, and have experience working with and coaching others using Tier 1 curriculum (highly preferred).
• Develop teachers. You track and analyze teacher data, but it\xe2\x80\x99s what you do with it that really has an impact. Based on your data analysis and what you see in the classroom, you identify new approaches to improve teacher performance under a quick timeline.
• Have stage presence. We\xe2\x80\x99re counting on your strong facilitation skills and ability to expertly lead teacher professional development.
• Be comfortable with the unknown. Ambiguity doesn\xe2\x80\x99t scare you; just the opposite, you thrive on it. You are flexible and comfortable adapting your work to maximize your impact on students, the teachers you coach, and your team.
• Build meaningful relationships. You look for opportunities to connect with others to find out what really makes them tick and use those relationships as a strong foundation in your shared work, whether with a teacher, your teammates, or school and system leaders.
• Embrace cross-cultural agility. Authentic self-reflection, self-awareness, and high emotional intelligence are central to who you are, and you utilize these skills to contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. You have an adept cultural understanding of yourself and use your understanding of yourself and others to build trusting relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• A commitment to constant learning and improvement, in both your own work and the work of others. You thrive on feedback and implement it quickly to continually improve your practice

WHAT WE OFFERTNTP offers a competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience in a similar position. The pay range for this position is between $29.23-$43.85 per hour. TNTP offers a motivated team of dynamic colleagues, a collegial atmosphere that values professional development and valuable feedback, and the chance to impact the direction of a growing, mission-driven company that is committed to the success of our nation\xe2\x80\x99s children. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each day.We\'re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other protected category.We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. So, we encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Latinx, Asian American, and Pacific Islander, Indigenous people, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary people, veterans, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience being part of marginalized communities.HOW TO APPLYOur application process is simple. In addition to submitting your resume, we also would like for you to share why you are interested in TNTP and how your experience has prepared you for this position. The priority application deadline for this position is August 15, 2024. After that date, applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. Please submit your application online through Workday.Position Type: Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)TNTP is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. TNTP does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of TNTP, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.Applicants for employment with TNTP must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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