Unity Prep - PK–2 Instructional Coach (2026-2027 School Year)
Democracy Prep Public Schools · San Antonio, TX · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time
Who You Are
- An educator with a deep belief that all scholars can achieve at high levels when provided strong instruction, intervention, and support.
- A highly effective instructional leader with demonstrated success improving early literacy and mathematics outcomes for young learners.
- An expert in foundational literacy development, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, oral language development, and early writing instruction.
- A strong instructional coach who can support teachers through observation, modeling, co-planning, rehearsal, data analysis, and actionable feedback cycles.
- An organized and strategic leader with exceptional time management and follow-through who can manage multiple instructional priorities simultaneously.
- A relationship-builder who fosters trust, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement among teachers and school leaders.
- A data-driven problem solver who consistently analyzes scholar outcomes and instructional trends to identify gaps and implement targeted supports.
- A systems thinker who can strengthen intervention structures, progress monitoring systems, and instructional routines that support early literacy and math growth.
- Someone who thrives in collaborative environments and believes deeply in continuous improvement for both scholars and adults.
- A graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program (required); advanced degree and prior instructional coaching or school leadership experience preferred.
What You’ll Do
- Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development
- Coach PK–2 teachers through classroom observations, real-time feedback, modeling, co-planning, rehearsal, and instructional data analysis.
- Support teachers in implementing rigorous, standards-aligned literacy and mathematics instruction that is engaging, developmentally appropriate, and accessible to all learners.
- Develop teacher capacity in foundational literacy instruction, guided reading, small group instruction, math discourse, intervention practices, differentiation, and checks for understanding.
- Build strong relationships with teachers and leaders that foster trust, reflection, accountability, and continuous growth.
- Support onboarding and development of new teachers through targeted coaching cycles and professional learning.
- Early Literacy & Mathematics Support
- Partner with campus leadership teams to strengthen implementation of early literacy and mathematics curriculum and instructional systems across PK–2 classrooms.
- Support teachers in delivering explicit foundational reading instruction aligned to the Science of Teaching Reading and Texas early literacy expectations.
- Help schools strengthen intervention systems for scholars requiring additional support in reading and mathematics.
- Support implementation of guided reading, intervention blocks, tutoring systems, and targeted small group instruction.
- Collaborate with academic teams to refine and strengthen progress monitoring systems for foundational literacy development, including systems used to track phonics, fluency, comprehension, and intervention effectiveness.
- Identify and recommend instructional tools, resources, and strategies that improve scholar outcomes in early literacy and mathematics.
- Data Analysis & Strategic Planning
- Analyze academic performance data, literacy progress monitoring data, classroom observations, and scholar work to identify instructional strengths and gaps.
- Collaborate with school leaders and network teams to create measurable action plans focused on accelerating PK–2 literacy and mathematics achievement.
- Lead and support instructional data meetings focused on foundational literacy growth, intervention effectiveness, and scholar progress toward grade-level proficiency.
- Maintain a relentless focus on scholar achievement, foundational skill development, and long-term academic success.
- Professional Development & Adult Learning
- Design and facilitate engaging professional development sessions focused on early literacy, foundational reading skills, mathematics instruction, intervention strategies, differentiation, and data-driven instruction.
- Support the development of strong instructional cultures rooted in collaboration, urgency, reflection, consistency, and joy.
- Model a growth mindset and foster continuous improvement across the network.
- Scholar Support & Inclusive Practices
- Support instructional practices that ensure all scholars, including multilingual learners, scholars with disabilities, and scholars requiring additional academic support, have access to rigorous and engaging learning experiences.
- Collaborate with teachers and leaders to create classrooms that foster belonging, strong relationships, high expectations, and academic confidence for young learners.
- Maintain a relentless focus on scholar achievement, foundational skill development, and long-term academic success.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Demonstrated success improving early literacy and mathematics outcomes in PK–2 settings
- Strong knowledge of foundational literacy instruction, early numeracy development, intervention systems, and progress monitoring practices
- Prior experience coaching teachers, leading professional development, or serving in instructional leadership roles preferred
- Strong understanding of data-driven instruction and curriculum implementation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Compensation
Salary is competitive and commensurate with your experience. Unity Prep employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, parental leave, a smartphone, and a laptop.