Part-time Effectiveness Coach, New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

TNTP seeks a Part-Time Effectiveness Coach to work up to 25 hours a week, supporting teachNOLA, a TNTP Teaching Fellows program. This position is based in-person in New Orleans, LA.

WHO WE ARE

TNTP brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine America’s public education system. We are a fully remote, national organization of just under 600 full-time TNTPers with expertise from a variety of fields, united by the vision to change outcomes for all students. Working collaboratively, we dig into educators’ 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. We work across sectors and partner 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.

Learn more about us, what we do, and working here.

teachNOLA Teaching Fellows is consistently rated as a top teacher preparation program in Louisiana, offering teacher certification in a wide range of subject areas and grade levels. With training and preparation rooted in building strong relationships with students and the ability to deliver high-quality instruction, teachNOLA Fellows join school communities ready to play a critical role in providing all students an excellent education. teachNOLA is one of the most accelerated and affordable certification programs in the state. For 20 years, teachNOLA has trained thousands of teachers, reaching over 95,000 students.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Part-time teachNOLA Effectiveness Coach, you will play a critical role in TNTP's teacher development initiatives and program by coaching program participants and supporting their development towards licensure. You will be responsible for the performance of the teachers in your caseload, developing teachers to reach their full potential, through a variety of mediums.

Here are some examples of what a Part-time teachNOLA Effectiveness Coach might do:

• Support a cohort of teachers, in varying grade levels and content areas, in schools across the Greater New Orleans area, utilizing both in-person and virtual support.
• Use research-based, differentiated coaching practices to support teacher development through consistent coaching cycles
• Maintain data collection systems to ensure real-time updates, allowing teacher development to remain responsive and aligned to goals.
• Conduct formal classroom observations and comprehensive observation reports for teachers outside of your dedicated coaching cohort as part of our Assessment of Classroom Effectiveness evaluation system.
• Thought partner with other teachNOLA staff to design, create and lead professional learning sessions
• Communicate effectively with teachers, their school leaders, school-based coaches, and other program staff providing timely reminders, updates, and support as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING

We expect our Part-time Effectiveness Coach to:

• Have experience in New Orleans public schools. You have at least five years of teaching and school leadership experience with a proven track record of raising student achievement. You have strong familiarity and expertise with the LA State Standards, various high-quality instructional materials, and hold – or have held - a valid teaching certificate.
• Have experience developing teachers as a school leader or instructional coach. You support teachers in-person, in their classrooms across New Orleans. You collect, track and analyze teacher data, but it’s 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’re counting on your strong facilitation skills and ability to expertly lead teacher professional development.
• Be comfortable with the unknown. Ambiguity doesn’t 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.
• Be a constant learner. 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
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal awareness and adaptability across a variety of settings. You engage in authentic self-reflection and show high emotional intelligence, using these skills to support the growth of the teachers on your caseload. You have a deep understanding of yourself and use that insight to build trust and strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Build relationships. You have an ability to connect and build relationships with others in service of teacher growth and development.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience as a teacher and school leader in a New Orleans Public School with a strong understanding of high-quality instructional materials, research-based instructional strategies, and managing adults to meet their goals.
• Hold – or have recently held –a valid Louisiana teaching certificate in a high-needs area. Ability to actively coach and facilitate the growth and development of teachers with a range of experience and expertise. Facilitation skills and experience engaging adult learners across settings.
• Ability to build relationships and create a supportive learning environment.
• Comfortable with the Microsoft and Google suites, various learning platforms, and providing troubleshooting support.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

TNTP offers a competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience in a similar position. The pay range for this position is $32.53 - $48.79 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’s children. We also offer an environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each day.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation for the interview process. Email talent@tntp.org to request accommodation.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply for this role directly in Workday. You will need to provide a current resume when you submit your application. The priority application deadline for this position is July 9, 2025. Applicants will be considered beyond that deadline.

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Position Type:

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

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