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Instructional ELA Coach-Grades 6-12_(2026-2027)

Trenton, NJ

INSTRUCTIONAL ELA COACH 

Position Summary:

Achievers Early College Prep is excited to grow a team of teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration.  An ELA (English Language Arts) Instructional Coach will partner with teachers and school leaders to improve literacy instruction, analyze student data, and elevate classroom engagement. 

Performance Expectations:

  • Conduct classroom observations, model effective literacy lessons, co-plan units, and provide actionable, real-time feedback.
  • Design and lead high-quality workshops, training sessions, and professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on ELA standards and adult learning theories.
  • Help teachers examine student work and literacy data to differentiate instruction, track progress, and target intervention needs. 
  • Ensure research-based, standards-aligned ELA and humanities curricula are implemented consistently across grade levels. 
  • Ability to build trust, motivate adult learners, and foster a collaborative school culture. 
  • Strong time-management skills to balance scheduling, observations, data reviews, and meetings 
  • Clear, empathetic verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff and families. 

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
  • 3+ years working in classrooms and coaching teachers, preferably in urban schools and/or communities, with a proven record of successful classroom literacy.
  • Demonstrated history of collaboration- building trust with staff. 
  • Adept interpersonal and communication skills with diverse audiences 
  • Familiarity with Google Classroom and virtual meeting platforms
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
  • Valid NJ Teacher Certification (CE, CEAS or Standard), preferably with an endorsement or specialization in ELA, English or Reading.

Who is Achiever's Early College Prep Charter School?:

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in middle school and high school that provides them with the unique opportunity to pursue one of four STEAM pathways (Health Sciences, Digital Media, Audio Engineering and Cisco Computer Networking). Students can have access to a program that allows them to earn up to 60 college credits, NOCTI credentials and workplace training. AECP is determined to ensure that students can enhance their journey through high school and graduate with content mastery, skills, and experiences that are essential to the current marketplace and the world beyond. 

What Achiever's Needs From Educators:

  • Demonstrates alignment and commitment to Achievers Early College Prep's mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy
  • Adaptable in a growing environment; Is flexible and solutions-oriented
  • Evidence of self-motivation, taking initiative, and willingness to be a team player
  • Experience in schools that rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and content knowledge as a means to dramatically increase student achievement
  • Driven to deliver rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis
  • Exhibits a laser focus on analyzing student work and student data, coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making
  • Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results 
  • Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, practice, and the notion of “I’M ALL IN!”
  • Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset-based thinking.

What Achievers Offers:

At Achievers Early College Prep, we believe in taking care of our teachers both in and out of the school building. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your physical, financial, and professional well-being:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance is offered at a 25% employee coverage rate.  Achievers believes in your health and covers 75% of the insurance premiums.  On top of a health reimbursement account designed specifically for your needs. 
  • Generous PTO & Flexibility: 5 days of paid time off, all paid school holidays , and we promote a healthy work-life balance with a work day that ends at 4pm for most days. 
  • Professional Growth: We offer regular professional development workshops, designed for continuous learning, certifications, and professional development.
  • Starting salary of $65,050.

 

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Achievers Early College Prep is a gap-closing, "All-in", team-oriented charter school focused on results for kids. This role requires a significant amount of standing, teaching, grading, annotating and assessing student work quickly; writing or internalizing plans quickly and regularly; enagaging in learning and feeback protocols, and being open to observations and growth-oriented feebdack. Are you able to meet the requirements of this role?

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