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Type of Vacancy: Contractor (1099)
Start Date: October 2025
Location: New York, NY
Compensation: Compensation includes paid training and onboarding. Lead group facilitation is compensated at $150/hour, and lead 1:1 coaching is compensated at $110/hour, inclusive of preparation and follow-up time. Teaching Lab values continuous growth; hence, consultants can increase their earning potential through our Facilitation Certification Program. Please note that work hours are not guaranteed.
Areas of Expertise: Deep expertise in curriculum-based professional development, equitable instructional practice, and a robust record of delivering impactful 1:1 coaching and facilitating engaging group learning sessions for grades 6-12, with a specific focus on Illustrative Math curriculum implementation and instructional practices.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge
- Deep experience coaching educators in grades 6-12 math
- Experience teaching or coaching Illustrative Math curriculum
- At least two (2) years of experience as an instructional coach to teachers or school leaders with evidence of impact in student learning outcomes
- Experience supporting various levels of instruction across classroom settings
- Strong background in instructional best practices, with the ability to apply strategies that support effective teaching and learning for a wide range of educators and students
- Experience in designing professional development materials or serving as an instructional designer
- Experience facilitating impactful professional learning and coaching for educators in both virtual and in-person settings
- Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in an education context
- Experience empowering teachers through trusting relationships and supporting shifts in practice and mindset to improve student learning
Values, Skills, and Competencies
- Strong commitment to growth mindset for both adults and students, with a desire to continuously strengthen instructional practices and team capabilities
- Ability to design and deliver high-quality, evidence-based professional learning that advances teaching and learning outcomes
- Compelling communication and facilitation skills that build engagement and influence across diverse educators and stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, multiple priorities, and tight timelines in a fast-paced environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- IM (Illustrative Math) certification.
ABOUT COACHING/FACILITATION ROLES
At Teaching Lab, our coaches and facilitators play a vital role in advancing our mission by delivering high-quality professional learning experiences.
There is no guarantee of hours. The number of service hours and the specific hours are dependent on the projects we have and when you are available.
These roles are project-based and flexible, with opportunities communicated several weeks in advance so you can align them with your schedule. Once assigned, you’ll collaborate with our project teams to prepare, practice, and tailor content to the needs of our partners, ensuring every session is both impactful and engaging.
Facilitation may be virtual or in person, and when travel is required, you’ll manage logistics with the support of Teaching Lab’s travel policies. After each engagement, coaches and facilitators participate in reflective debriefs that strengthen both individual practice and collective impact. Throughout, you’ll bring Teaching Lab’s Facilitation Competencies to life, helping educators and partners experience transformative learning that extends beyond each session.
Because contractors may work with confidential or sensitive organizational information, discretion and professionalism are essential expectations in every engagement.
Contractor roles are not eligible for benefits, retirement, or leave.
This is more than facilitation—it’s an opportunity to shape meaningful change in education while benefiting from the flexibility of project-based work.
TRAVEL
On-site with some remote work - Candidates must have the ability to travel to New York, NY with two weeks or more advance notice.
CLOSING/REVIEW DATE
This position opened on September 8, 2025 and will remain open until filled.