Design and Coaching Specialist

What We Do

At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world.

That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology.

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org.

Internal Candidate Application Deadline: 7/12/2026

External Candidate Application Deadline: 7/12/2026

Position

Imagine being the catalyst for transformative instructional change across Philadelphia schools. As a Design and Coaching Specialist at Leading Educators, you'll work at the intersection of expert coaching and strategic professional learning design—two powerful forces that directly shape teacher practice and, ultimately, student success. This role is built on a compelling premise: excellent teaching is the most important driver of student achievement, and teachers don't have to figure it out alone.

In this position, you'll partner with school leaders, teachers, and instructional teams to implement Illustrative Mathematics with precision and impact. You'll blend deep content expertise with sophisticated coaching skills, moving fluidly between observing classrooms, analyzing student work, facilitating powerful professional learning experiences, and designing resources tailored to each school's unique context. Your work will be visible—you'll see shifts in instructional practice, watch teachers grow in confidence and capability, and witness the ripple effects in student learning.

This is not a behind-the-desk role. You'll spend significant time in schools, building trusting relationships, asking powerful questions, and co-designing solutions with the educators you support. You'll use data—classroom observations, student work, feedback, and assessment metrics—to inform every decision you make. And you'll do it all while continuously learning, adapting, and modeling what it means to be a committed professional learner yourself.

Do you have expertise in…

• Making mathematics come alive for students and teachers alike? You possess deep Grade 6–Secondary math expertise grounded in Illustrative Mathematics, and you know how to unlock the "why" behind the content so teachers can inspire genuine mathematical thinking in their classrooms.
• Coaching conversations that spark real change? You've mastered the art of observation, feedback, and reflection—the kind that shifts how teachers see their practice and empowers them to make bold instructional moves with confidence and precision.
• Designing professional learning that educators actually want to attend? You create PLCs, learning labs, and leadership experiences that feel fresh, relevant, and directly connected to what's happening in real classrooms. Your designs spark conversation, challenge thinking, and drive measurable improvement.
• Harnessing AI to amplify your impact? You're fluent in using artificial intelligence strategically—integrating it into your workflows to elevate planning, sharpen analysis, strengthen communication, and deliver results with greater precision and speed.

Do you enjoy…

• Building genuine, trust-based relationships with educators and school leaders, and taking pride in consistent follow-through and reliability?
• Synthesizing complex data from multiple sources—observations, student work, surveys, artifacts—to surface patterns and translate them into actionable insights?
• Designing and adapting resources, tools, and learning experiences that feel responsive to a school's specific context and needs?
• Growing continuously through feedback, reflection, and new learning about coaching practice, adult facilitation, and curriculum implementation?

If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following:

• 7+ years of professional experience in education, including teaching, leading instructional practice, or supporting curriculum implementation
• Demonstrated expertise in Grade 6–Secondary mathematics content, with foundational knowledge of K–5 standards
• Proven experience providing coaching to teachers, teacher leaders, or school leaders with documented impact on practice
• Strong skills in designing and facilitating professional learning aligned to curriculum, standards, and observable instructional practice
• Ability to analyze student work, classroom observation data, and instructional artifacts to inform coaching and professional learning decisions
• Established credibility as an instructional leader with the ability to manage school-based relationships with professionalism, reliability, and expertise
• Active practitioner-level fluency with artificial intelligence tools—you use AI to improve work quality and impact, identify appropriate use cases, and exercise sound judgment about responsible application
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including bi-weekly local travel to schools and district meetings, plus occasional national travel for organizational retreats and professional development

Travel Requirements

• This remote position requires frequent travel including bi-weekly local travel to schools and district meetings in Philly, and occasional national travel for organizational retreats, program related work, job related responsibilities, and professional development.
• Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere within the U.S. 

Questions? We’re here to help.

If you have questions about this role or about our hiring process at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. This inbox is monitored regularly, and we aim to respond within two business days. To ensure your question receives a thoughtful and timely response, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing individual staff members or members of our HR team directly. The best way to connect with us is always through [email protected].

Why Work at Leading Educators? 

Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and become an integral part of driving progress in education. 

Learn About Our Mission & Values:

Mission:Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life.

Values:

• Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others.
• Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices.
• Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences.
• Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

• We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools throughout our hiring process, from the moment a candidate applies through the offer stage, to support administrative tasks and the initial review of candidate materials. These tools help us organize, analyze, and surface relevant information efficiently, but they do not make hiring decisions.

• All candidate materials—including applications, resumes, assessments, and interview feedback—are reviewed and evaluated by people. All hiring decisions, including interview selection, advancement, and offers of employment, are made by humans.

• We use AI solely as a support tool to assist with early-stage reviews and process efficiency. We do not use AI in ways that discriminate based on protected characteristics, nor do we use ZIP codes or similar data to target or exclude protected groups. Our hiring practices are designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with equal employment opportunity standards.

Benefits

• Compensation: If hired for this position, the base salary range is $100,320 to $127,680 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $114,000, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 7 years of relevant experience. If you have more than 7 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $119,863. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer.
• Benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees.
• Time Off: 
• First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. 
• Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment.
• Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment 

Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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