Instructional Math Coach - Independent Contractor

Change the math experience for teachers and students by becoming part of the NTN math coaching team.

Our NTN math coaches enjoy their jobs because they are rewarded with seeing firsthand, the mathematics growth they foster at our partner schools. The ideal candidate will seamlessly partner with math teachers to offer support and instruction using both The Key Elements to Mathematics Success and/or traditional textbook lessons. They will provide professional development using NTN methodologies and conceptual development in standards-based instruction. This position will also serve as a liaison between the math department and teachers.

This part-time role calls for a flexible schedule that would allow the coach to pick up contracted days throughout the school year as those partnerships are solidified or become available. The number of contracted coaching days will vary based on the needs of NTN partners and the availability of the current NTN Coaches on staff. The part-time contracted coach would be able to fulfill anywhere from 10 coaching days to 90 coaching days to be delivered throughout the year. Coaches would be compensated at a daily rate.

Essential Functions:
Reports to: Professional Development Manager (PDM), Vice President of Professional Development Independent Contractor NTN Math Coach - NTN Coach Specifications (Independent Contractor)

• Conduct demonstrations/model lessons
• Create and conduct engaging training/PD sessions rooted in NTN Methodologies
• Work with teachers to analyze data and plan for daily standards-based instruction
• Assist in planning curriculum and lessons
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and support to participating teachers Purposefully observe instruction and provide feedback to teachers
• Assist in coordination efforts and collaborate with school and district admin regarding ongoing professional development opportunities and needs
• Provide support and assistance as needed and based on qualitative and quantitative data
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports, noting interactions with school personnel
• Communicate consistently with NTN colleagues and clients promptly and regularly via email correspondences
• Complete other projects as assigned by NTN leadership team Thorough knowledge of all NTN Methodology, components and products
• Provide great Customer service and satisfaction
• Keep current with state and national trends/curriculum and testing

Position Dimension:

The NTN Coach is pivotal in ensuring the proper infusion and fidelity of NTN methodologies for daily mathematics instruction. As such, the coach must work closely with their Professional Development Manager (PDM) and the VP of Professional Development, participating teachers, school administration and designated district staff. While there may be periodic and specific projects assigned to a coach by their PDM, the fundamental obligation of the coach is to provide support and coaching to participating teachers.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Common Core State Standards - Mathematics (K-12) and implementing the Standards for Mathematical Practice in daily classroom instruction
• Effective instruction methodologies, and classroom management strategies
• Effective use of motivation theory
• Knowledge and experience with effective coaching and mentoring principles and practices
• Knowledge on use of assessments for instructional improvement
• Excellent communication skills –written and verbal Possess mastery level content skills, and teaching skills
• Ability to present oneself in a multitude of group settings
• Proficiency in classroom observation techniques and analysis of effective classroom instruction
• Proficiency in providing verbal and written feedback to participating teachers
• Pedagogical knowledge of the teaching of mathematics
• Working knowledge of The Key Elements to Mathematics Success lessons in both student and teacher editions, video clips, and ancillary materials
• Knowledge of the Common Core State Standards - Mathematics (K-12) and implementing the Standards for Mathematical Practice in daily classroom instruction

Locations Need:

• Elementary, Middle, and High School - New York and Maryland
• Middle and High School - North Carolina

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Salary: $340.00 per day

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay