Elementary Mathematics Instructional Coach - JOB ID# 14239

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs.

About the Role

CREC seeks a talented elementary mathematics instructional coach to serve three schools: Ana Grace Academy of the Arts, Reggio Magnet School of the Arts, and the Academy of International Studies Elementary School. This role is ideal for a committed educator looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. The elementary mathematics coach will work under the general supervision of the supervisor of mathematics and the school principals.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the district's curriculum, instruction, and assessment in K-5 Mathematics.
• Collaborate with other math instructional coaches.
• Oversee the training and implementation of district curriculum and materials.
• Design and coordinate district-wide and school-based professional development for teachers and administrators.
• Assist the district and schools in analyzing data and use that information to further drive instruction.
• Support teachers and administrators through individual and group instructional coaching.
• Assist school leaders in recognizing and supporting exemplary mathematics instruction.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Intrapersonal Competencies

• Facilitate adult cognitive shifts through structured coaching.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and emotional intelligence to remain adaptable, patient, and resilient when navigating adult resistance to instructional change.
• Cultivate a continuous growth mindset toward math teaching, modeling reflective practice and openness to feedback in professional learning.
• Demonstrate a dedication to all learners, especially those historically marginalized.

Interpersonal Competencies

• Establish trusting, non-evaluative relationships with teachers, creating psychological safety for adult learners to take risks and refine their practice.
• Employ active listening and precise questioning to guide collaborative problem-solving and facilitate non-judgmental coaching conversations.
• Build consensus and foster collaborative professional learning communities (PLCs) across grade-level teams and school leadership.
• Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.

Cognitive Competencies

• Deconstruct and interpret diverse student mathematical thinking and misconceptions to help teachers anticipate strategies and facilitate meaningful mathematical discourse.
• Analyze multiple streams of formative and summative math data to identify systemic instructional trends, drive collaborative inquiry cycles, and make evidence-informed adjustments.
• Synthesize research-based instructional frameworks to support teachers in selecting high-leverage tasks and structuring problem-based learning environments.

Instructional Competencies

• Model high-leverage, standards-aligned math instruction, demonstrating effective task launch, questioning techniques, and student-centered consolidation.
• Plan and lead targeted co-teaching, peer observations, and real-time coaching interventions to scaffold teachers' implementation of new pedagogical practices.
• Design and deliver actionable, job-embedded professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in an education discipline applicable to the assignment.
• Teaching certification: Elementary, 1–6 (305 or 005) or Elementary, K–6 (013).
• Master's in math education and intermediate administration certification (092) preferred but not required.
• A minimum of 7 years prior teaching experience at the elementary school level, with a strong preference for individuals with teaching experience at various elementary school grades.
• Experience and skill as a mathematics coach or mentor.
• A proven record of instructional leadership with extensive knowledge of best practices.
• Successful experience in the development and monitoring of curriculum and instructional programs.
• Knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balanced Assessment.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum and instructional materials.
• Experience with designing and supporting intervention programs to improve mathematics achievement.
• Knowledge of effective use of data information systems to improve student achievement.

Travel Requirements

• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching.
• Lifting and carrying materials.
• Fine motor skills for manipulating small objects.
• Clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing.
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to move quickly to respond to student and teacher needs.
• Ability to work in a high-energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student and teacher activity.
• Work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and participate in off-site field experiences.

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year
• Exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs

Benefits are based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.