Manager, Corps Member Support Coach, Milwaukee (Temporary)
Teach for America
ROLE TITLE: Manager, Corps Member Support Coach, Milwaukee
TEAM: Pre-Service
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The application deadline is Monday, May 19, 2025 by 11:59 PM ET
LOCATION: In Region - Milwaukee
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is temporary and will last from May 26, 2025 to September 26, 2025.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Corps Member Support Coach, Milwaukee facilitates ongoing learning experiences that support Corps Members in making connections between the content they are learning, their instructional practice, and their leadership development priorities. They are key contributors to the processing and coaching Corps Members need to make progress toward Pre-Service outcomes. Candidates for this role are - seasonal staff members with prior coaching experience of adult learners, who will work with a cohort of Corps Members from a specified region. Corps Member Support Coach, Milwaukee’s work with the Regional Points of Contact in their region and are centrally supported by the SMD, LD within the Hub. Given our regions will host an in-person Practicum, being able to drive between schools is essential. As such, this role requires a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one before the first day of employment.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Spring Training
Internalize Pre-Service structures, including but not limited to the scope of this role, the schedule, session content, and connections between the content facilitator sessions, the diversity, equity & inclusiveness sessions, the learning environment sessions, and the coach-led spaces
Internalize and customize pre-scripted coach-led sessions to be delivered during Pre-Service
Utilize and support others in their engagement with the systems and structures needed to achieve outcomes (i.e. Docebo, Slack, incident reports, etc.)
Complete 30-40 hours of asynchronous learning modules and a series of sync calls (4 total throughout April/May)
Be available for up to 8–10 hours of in-person training across one or more sessions, as needed
Corps Member Training and Practicum
Build strong, asset-based relationships with corps members that can be leveraged in pursuit of strong outcomes with Corps Members and students
Facilitate coach-led spaces including 1:1 coaching conversations throughout Pre-Service
Conduct classroom observations and determine key responsive development in alignment with Pre-Service outcomes
Build community amongst Corps Member cohort that fosters collaboration and collective learning conditions
Make data-informed decisions that support Corps Members in reaching Pre-Service outcomes
Collaborate with other Leadership Development Coaches in the Pod to share best practices and maximize impact
Support Corps Members’ growth and development as equity-oriented classroom leaders by leading toward Pre-Service outcomes
Manage day-to-day risk and policy work in alignment with policy and any guidance from the National TLD team, including direct feedback conversations and/or implementation of improvement plans with Corps Members related to performance, breaches, etc.
Submit key evidence of CM progress via ongoing observation note submission and CM assessments
Post Practicum Fall Support
Continue building and leveraging strong, asset based relationships with corps members to support their transition in the school year
Provide individualized, responsive coaching that supports the development of foundational teaching skills that aligns to fall outcomes
Conduct classroom observations and provide in the moment, actionable feedback to accelerate corps members’ growth
Support corps members in applying instructional strategies to create student-centered learning environments
Facilitate 1:1 coaching conversations as needed to support corps members growth and development and address real-time challenges
Partner closely with the MDLD to surface any retention-related insights and support the implementation of proactive retention strategies
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
Over any week, the Corps Member Support Coach, Milwaukee will spend time:
Recognizing and interrupting the ways systemic oppression manifest in interpersonal and group interactions
Examining power and decision-making through leading CMs and providing feedback via 1:1 coaching conversations
Leading sessions related to student curriculum, skills clinics, etc.
Submitting risk ratings and CM assessment ratings
A commitment to explicitly naming and interrupting racism and classism in all of its manifestations
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
Bachelor’s Degree Required
2+ years of classroom teaching experience and coaching and leading adult learners
Quantifiable success as a classroom teacher, with demonstrated success in reaching Broader Student Outcomes
Strong understanding of early teacher development and foundational knowledge/understanding/orientations that lead to strong student outcomes
Belief in and understanding of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
Previously demonstrated skills and belief in building relationships across lines of difference, connecting to adult learners, and creating and contributing to a strong culture
Strong organization, time management, and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to make adjustments and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Enjoys being a part of a collective coalition striving for rigorous development of teachers to reach equitable outcomes for kids
Committed to developing themselves, others, and the broader institute community through intentional engagement, reflection, and feedback
Adeptness with Zoom and other virtual platforms
Ability to work occasional weekend or evening work hours required for Spring Training
BONUS (preferred qualifications)
Master’s degree preferred
Previous Pre-Service, VSTT, or Institute experience is strongly preferred
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
The TFA Milwaukee team will prepare teachers to provide students with a high-quality education and to pursue a lifetime commitment to advancing educational equity and excellence. Learning will be focused on concepts that sit at the heart of our work, including culturally relevant pedagogy, equity oriented teacher leadership, universal design for learning, and social-emotional learning.
YOUR COMPENSATION
The Corps Member Support Coach, Milwaukee role will be compensated at an hourly rate of $34.28. The rate will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands.
DURATION
Part-time Staff Training for Corps Member Support Coach, Milwaukee begins April 7, 2025. There will be 4 synchronous training required for LDCs (10- 15 hours). Check out the Pre-Service Start Wave and Practicum timelines here. This person will stay on for additional hours beyond Pre-Service and this position is slated to end, September 26, 2025.