Leadership Development Coach, New York at Teach For… · New York

ROLE TITLE: Leadership Development Coach, New York (Early Childhood Education)

TEAM: Pre-Service New York  

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are due on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.

LOCATION: In Region 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

The Leadership Development Coach facilitates ongoing learning experiences that support Corps Members in making connections between the content they are learning, their instructional practice, and their leadership development priorities. They are key contributors to the processing and coaching Corps Members need to make progress toward Pre-Service outcomes. Candidates for this role are seasonal staff members with prior coaching experience of adult learners, who will work with a cohort of Corps Members from a specified region. Leadership Development Coaches work with the Regional Points of Contact in their region and are centrally supported by the SMD, LD  within the Hub. Given our regions will host an in-person Practicum, being able to drive between schools is essential. As such, this role requires a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one before the first day of employment.  

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR  

Spring Training  

• Internalize Pre-Service structures, including but not limited to the scope of this role, the schedule, session content, and connections  between the content facilitator sessions, teacher leadership  sessions, learning environment sessions, and coach-led spaces

• Internalize and customize pre-scripted coach-led sessions to be delivered during Pre-Service 

• Build community with other Leadership Development Coaches and members of the central CM Pod  to have a strong understanding of what each role is responsible for 

• Utilize and support others in their engagement with the systems and structures needed to achieve outcomes (i.e. Docebo, Slack, incident reports, etc.)

• Complete 30-40 hours of asynchronous learning modules and a series of sync calls (4 total throughout April/May)

• Be available for 1-2 potential in-person training experiences as needed (TBD by individual regions)  

Corps Member Training and Practicum 

• Build strong, asset-based relationships with corps members that can be leveraged in pursuit of strong outcomes with Corps Members and students

• Facilitate coach-led spaces including 1:1 coaching conversations throughout Pre-Service 

• Conduct classroom observations and determine key responsive development in alignment with Pre-Service outcomes

• Build community amongst Corps Member cohort that fosters collaboration and collective learning conditions

• Make data-informed decisions that support Corps Members in reaching Pre-Service outcomes 

• Collaborate with other Leadership Development Coaches in the Pod to share best practices and maximize impact

• Support Corps Members’ growth and development as teacher leaders by leading toward Pre-Service outcomes

• Manage day-to-day risk and policy work in alignment with policy and any guidance from the CMLD team, including direct feedback conversations and/or implementation of improvement plans with Corps Members related to performance, breaches, etc. 

• Submit key evidence of CM progress via ongoing observation note submission and CM assessments

A WEEK IN THE LIFE  

Over any week, the Leadership Development Coach will spend time: 

• Recognizing and interrupting misalignment with core values and commitment to community in all interpersonal and group interactions

• Examining power and decision-making through leading CMs and providing feedback via 1:1 coaching conversations

• Leading sessions related to student curriculum, skills clinics, etc.

• Submitting risk ratings and CM assessment ratings

YOUR EXPERIENCE  

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications): 

• Bachelor’s Degree Required

• 2+ years of classroom teaching experience and coaching and leading adult learners  

• Quantifiable success as a classroom teacher, with demonstrated success in reaching Broader Student Outcomes

• Strong understanding of early teacher development and foundational knowledge/understanding/orientations that lead to strong  student outcomes

• Previously demonstrated skills and belief in building relationships across lines of difference, connecting to adult learners, and creating  and contributing to a strong culture 

• Strong organization, time management, and verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to make adjustments and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

• Committed to developing themselves, others, and the broader Pre-Service e community through intentional engagement, reflection, and  feedback 

• Adeptness with Zoom and other virtual platforms 

• Ability to work occasional weekend or evening work hours required for Spring Training 

BONUS (preferred qualifications)  

• Master’s degree preferred 

• Previous Pre-Service, VSTT, or Institute experience is strongly preferred

YOUR COMPENSATION  

The seasonal Leadership Development Coach role is compensated $34.28 per hour throughout the entire commitment. Compensation for all  Pre-Service positions is competitive and determined based on role responsibilities. 

DURATION 

The Leadership Development Coach position starts on April 6, 2026, and ends on August 1, 2026. Part-time Staff Training for Leadership Development Coaches begins April 6, 2026. There will be 4 synchronous training required for LDCs (10- 15 hours). Check out the Pre-Service Start Wave and Practicum timelines here.