About Us:
At the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI), we are a vibrant, nonprofit organization committed to transforming education. We believe that every student deserves access to high-quality math and science education. Since our founding in 2007, we've empowered over 2.9 million students and 72,000 teachers across 1800 high schools in 43 states. Our staff are the heartbeat of our mission, driving impactful programs that foster success in the 21st-century global economy.
Why Should You Become A NMSI Coach? Collaborate and learn alongside outstanding coaches within your subject area
Develop effective strategies and best practices for facilitating learning with adult educators
Serve as a STEM literacy advocate and help advance high-quality instruction
Contribute to the development of curricular materials used by a national audience
Build a strong national network of educator colleagues and professional connections
Earn additional income while maintaining your current full-time role
NMSI Coaches partner with teachers and school leaders in both virtual and in-person settings to strengthen instructional practices and improve student achievement in Math, Science, and English classrooms.
NMSI is currently seeking coaches with at least three years of experience in the following areas:
Math: Grades 3-5
Science: Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
High School Science
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics 1
Leadership: Campus or district-level leadership experience
What You'll Do:
All Day As a Coach, you will play an essential role in advancing our mission. You will collaborate with a passionate team to craft and implement strategies that elevate the future of math and science education. The Coach directly impacts our mission by supporting our professional development services through Content Workshops, Vertical Team Trainings, Curriculum Implementation Trainings, 1:1 Coaching, and STEM Leadership Workshops.
Your day-to-day activities will include:
Delivering professional development for teachers and leaders in both online and in-person environments (in-person events may require single or multi-day travel)
Developing, editing, and piloting curricular materials for educators and students
Producing and delivering customized and tailored training events for partner districts
Developing new educational content, including model activities, lessons, and units for educators and student audiences
Modeling teaching strategies and content-driven activities for NMSI stakeholders
Sharing feedback and insights from training to inform future programming
Serving as an ambassador for NMSI and NMSI's mission and values to schools, teachers, and students
Promoting NMSI in your professional networks and support coach recruitment as needed
Other duties as assigned
The Coach will report to a Manager, Program Design & Innovation and is a temporary part-time hourly position offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the contiguous United States. Occasional travel is required for in-person meetings, conferences, and events.
What We're Looking For We seek individuals who have:
Experience:
Deep knowledge of content, pedagogy, and instructional practices, with at least three years of teaching experience within a specific K-12 content area or grade band.
College-Readiness Expertise: Strong familiarity with state and national teaching standards related to college readiness, including frameworks such as AP assessment standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Understanding of Effective Teaching and/or School Leadership: Demonstrated understanding of what effective teaching and school leadership look like, along with a strong commitment to rigorous, high-quality instruction.
Technology Proficiency: Ability to facilitate learning experiences in an online learning management system (LMS) such as Maple, Canvas, or Google Classroom. Skills include, but are not limited to: Navigating and creating course content within an LMS such as Maple or Google Classroom
Designing engaging learning experiences for teachers and students using content authoring tools such as Articulate
Expert Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, direct, and constructive feedback.
Flexibility: Comfortable working in an evolving environment with competing priorities. Availability and flexibility to support school-day events as needed is a plus.
Growth Mindset: Demonstrates a willingness to learn from challenges, actively give and receive feedback, and commit to ongoing professional development in adult learning and facilitation.
Commitment: Ability to facilitate up to 100+ hours of teacher- or leader-facing events throughout the program year. While many events occur during the summer, some weekday and Saturday events may take place during the school year.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with STEM-focused learning, work in high-need schools or with high-need populations, and a demonstrated record of improving student achievement. AP Reader experience is preferred for coaches supporting AP teachers and students. Experience coaching teachers in modifying, adapting, or extending curricula to better meet student needs and facilitating professional development is also preferred.
What Do We Offer? The starting hourly range for this position is $35.00, commensurate with experience. We take pay equity seriously and strive to ensure fair compensation for all team members. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
401(k) with up to 6% employer match, fully vested on day one
Additional Information:
Candidates must pass county, state, and federal-level criminal background checks as a condition of employment. Positions with fiduciary responsibilities may require additional checks.
This job description is not exhaustive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned as necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer NMSI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. We comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
