ROLE TITLE: Content Specialist (Part-time, Temporary)

POSITION REPORTS TO: Managing Director, Leadership Development

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, Jul 25, 2025

LOCATION: Connecticut

WHAT YOU’LL DO

We are looking for four (4) passionate educators to serve as Content Specialists and support the development of 2025-2026 corps members in Connecticut. Each Content Specialist will lead a Professional Learning Community (PLC) grounded in one of the following content areas:

• Elementary (K–5): You bring deep expertise in early literacy, foundational math, and the unique developmental needs of younger learners.

• Humanities (Secondary ELA + Social Studies): You are well-versed in culturally responsive instruction and building students’ reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

• STEM (Secondary Math + Science): You bring content fluency and know how to help students apply mathematical and scientific thinking in real-world contexts.

• Special Education (K–12): You have experience supporting diverse learners and integrating inclusive, differentiated instruction into classroom practice.

The ideal candidate in each area brings strong content knowledge and a desire to help new teachers grow in their instructional practice. You will plan and facilitate four in-person PLC sessions (August, October, February, and April), helping corps members strengthen their skills, use data to drive instruction, and reflect on their teaching. You’ll collaborate closely with the Managing Director, Leadership Development to identify corps member needs and tailor your support accordingly.

The goal is to cultivate a learning space where new teachers build the knowledge, mindsets, and skills they need to thrive—and to help students across Connecticut experience rigorous, equitable learning every day.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Design, Planning, and Execution

• Design, attend, and facilitate four monthly Professional Learning Community (PLC) sessions with ~10-15 teachers during our Corps Saturdays

• Model effective teaching strategies through your sessions while effectively meeting the needs of adult learners

• Share makeup work and track progress for any corps member who misses a session

• Attend meetings with TFA staff to plan the content of quarterly sessions, identify trends in learning, and make adjustments where possible

• Share session plan drafts with TFA staff in advance for feedback by designated due date

• Share finalized session plan and relevant materials with TFA staff

• As applicable, provide subject-area context and support for corps members via 1:1 mentoring

Systems Management and Logistics

• Maintain attendance tracking and communicate attendance with TFA staff in a timely and accurate manner

• Email reminders to corps members with advance notice of meeting dates, times, agendas, and pre-work by designated date

• Follow up, as necessary, via email or in person to address corps member concerns and document support for each corps member

• Submit timesheets at the end of each month

Collaboration with Teach For America staff

• Engage in responsive and ongoing communication with Teach For America staff, engaging in check ins for planning and collaboration

• Demonstrate dedication to continuously improving effectiveness

• Regularly collect feedback and corps member data; analyze data to synthesize trends

• Prepare for and attend alignment meetings with TFA staff and participate actively in collaborative work and discussions

A MONTH IN THE LIFE

Over the course of a month where a Corps Saturday is scheduled, the Content Specialist will spend time:

• Meeting with the Managing Director, Leadership Development to discuss programmatic priorities and the development and learning of corps members. Work collaboratively to identify support and establish learning objectives aligned to corps member growth and development.

• Design in-person learning experience for corps members aligned to the feedback and insight shared by TFA staff and grounded in research-backed best practices associated with their given content area.

• Reach out to corps members in your Professional Learning Community to remind them of deadlines, collect make-up work, and encourage community building and a sense of belonging.

• Execute in-person Professional Learning Community to promote corps members’ development as teacher-leaders who are equipped with the knowledge and best practices associated with supporting students in their content area.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications – What You Bring to the Role:

• At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience, with demonstrated content area expertise

• Strong planning and execution skills grounded in deep knowledge of the Common Core and instructional best practices

• Ability to use assessment and data-tracking tools to consistently monitor and respond to student progress

• Ability to model data-informed instruction to support academic achievement

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage tasks independently, with attention to detail and follow-through

• Capacity to build and lead a positive, inclusive, and productive adult learning community

• Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups of teachers and staff

• Growth mindset with openness to feedback from peers, staff, and corps members, and a desire to continuously learn and improve

• Ability to attend all required in-person Professional Learning Community (PLC) sessions during Corps Saturdays

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Bonus – Preferred Qualifications:

Prior Experience

• Experience mentoring or coaching new or novice educators

• Experience with in-person facilitation and leading professional development

• Experience managing up and working closely with program or organizational leadership

Work Demands

• Willingness and ability to attend all in-person PLC engagements (August, October, February, April), including potential weekend sessions

• Ability to navigate and respond to the evolving needs of first- and second-year corps members

Skills Aligned to Critical Competencies

• Ability to set and adapt project vision and direction aligned to team goals

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to build and execute thoughtful plans

• Ability to make timely, sound decisions and demonstrate good judgment under pressure

• Desire to continuously improve through reflection and iteration

• Ability to build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships—even in challenging or high-stakes environments

• Exceptional written and verbal communication and facilitation skills

• Analytical skills to assess logic and data, and the ability to translate insights into actionable next steps

• Excellent active listening and interpersonal skills

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

The Content Specialist will serve on the Teach For America Connecticut Regional Team. The individual in this role will work most closely with the Managing Director, Leadership Development and support the execution of the Professional Learning Communities.

YOUR COMPENSATION

The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.

• $ 26.54 - $35.48 / Hourly

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