Summer Instructional Coach - Science 2026

Job Description

Summer Instructional Coach - Science 2026

POSITION OVERVIEW
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia is seeking professional Instructional Coaches in middle school mathematics, science, writing, and literature for its summer academy at Germantown Friends School. The position is designed for professional educators who are looking to gain experience in teacher training, evaluation, and leadership. Instructional Coaches work approximately 35 hours per week (Monday - Thursday) during the nine-week summer sessions, from June 15-August 14. They attend pre-summer training from June 14-26 and help prepare, train, supervise, and mentor our college-student Teaching Fellows. Their work is essential to the success of our students and Teaching Fellows.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Pre-Summer Orientation and Post-Summer Wrap-Up (Weeks 1, 2, and 9)

• Participate in up to 35 hours of pre-program training, including online and in-person collaborative work sessions.
• Attend the two-week Teaching Fellow orientation (part of the nine-week program commitment).
• Adapt scope and sequence for a given subject.
• Evaluate student pre-tests and post-tests based on given rubrics; share data with Teaching Fellows, Program and Assessment Managers, and Site Coordinator.
• Edit end-of-summer evaluations of students written by Teaching Fellows.
• Write end-of-summer evaluations for Teaching Fellows.

Summer Program (Weeks 3 – 8)

Lesson planning:

• Oversee curriculum and instruction in the core subject area(s) and electives.
• Work with Teaching Fellows to revise and implement daily lesson plans based on student data.
• Ensure that Teaching Fellows adhere to lesson plan deadlines.
• Provide Teaching Fellows with written/verbal feedback on daily lesson plans and accompanying documents.

Instructional Feedback and Support:

• Use the Breakthrough model to observe classroom instruction and provide formal support and feedback.
• Lead training sessions and workshops in collaboration with other staff.
• Facilitate weekly department meetings.
• Communicate and work with Site Manager and/or Dean of Faculty to ensure the progress of students and Teaching Fellows.
• Engage fully in the Breakthrough community, sharing our passion for teaching, learning, and leading.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• Data-driven; Excel proficiency and familiarity with Google Drive or other cloud-based systems preferred
• Outstanding knowledge of the subject matter, content-specific and general teaching resources
• Ability to deliver written and verbal feedback
• Flexible approach to pedagogy
• Ability to work with students and teachers from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Excellent presentation, writing, and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and desire to work in mentorship relationships
• Creativity, energy, and ability to exercise agility in educational environments

COMPENSATION: $4,500.00

To apply or for more information: contact Breakthrough at 267-257-1581 or email [email protected]

Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia launches talented students, beginning in middle school grades 5-8, on a path to college success and inspires outstanding college students to pursue careers in education. Breakthrough increases educational opportunities by focusing on the development of both students and teachers. Through academic enrichment and college preparation, Breakthrough prepares students who have limited educational opportunities to attend and succeed at competitive high schools and four-year colleges. Simultaneously, Breakthrough develops future educators by providing professional teaching experiences to college students through its selective residency programs. Breakthrough Philadelphia is part of a national educational movement called The Breakthrough Collaborative, which operates in 26 cities across the country.

Germantown Friends School is a Quaker, independent, co-educational day school, serving early childhood‐12th grade. Located in northwest Philadelphia, the school is home to a vibrant intellectual community, located in a historic neighborhood, serving a diverse school community, with a robust educational program that is grounded in Quaker principles. For more information about the school, visit www.germantownfriends.org.

Breakthrough for Greater Philadelphia at Germantown Friends School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class status. People demonstrating a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in education are encouraged to apply. For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.germantownfriends.org. For more information on Breakthrough, please visit www.breakthroughphilly.org.