Manager, Teaching & Learning - 5-12 ELA

Uncommon Schools • Boston, MA

5d • $88,600 - $104,200

About The Position

Are you passionate about empowering teachers and accelerating student achievement in ELA? As Manager, Teaching & Learning for grades 5-12, you'll work directly with teachers and school leaders across our Boston region to implement high-quality curricula, analyze student data, and drive measurable growth. In this role, you'll combine content expertise with coaching skills to build instructional capacity—designing professional development, modeling exemplary teaching, and supporting leaders in making data-informed decisions that transform student outcomes. If you're energized by working on the ground with educators and seeing the direct impact of your work on students' learning, this role offers meaningful, collaborative work in service of our mission.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of professional experience driving and coaching student achievement in a grade span, department, or team of teachers
• 3–4 years of directly relevant experience in teaching, school leadership, content coaching, or curriculum development (e.g., teacher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, Principal, or similar role)
• Proven ability to analyze student data and create action plans that directly lead to improved outcomes
• Demonstrated excellence in engagement, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong commitment to Uncommon Schools' mission and education philosophy
• Exceptional project management skills, including attention to detail, ability to balance big-picture strategy with actionable steps, and capacity to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• A founder's mentality: you take initiative, work independently, and begin projects without waiting for direction
• Ability to create and sustain meaningful learning partnerships with both adults and students
• Comfort with travel outside your home region approximately once per month
• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimal physical demands; primarily desk-based work with extended periods of sitting
• Ability to travel to schools for on-the-ground coaching and support (minimum 3 days per week in schools)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development
• Coach ELA teachers across grades 5-12 through classroom observations, practice clinics, professional development sessions, and Power Meetings to strengthen lesson execution and student outcomes
• Model exemplary ELA instruction and teach key grade spans or content areas in schools as needed
• Build systems for ongoing observation, feedback, and follow-up with teachers and leaders to track progress and adjust support
• Design, facilitate, and lead professional development, practice clinics, and Power Meetings that develop teacher capacity
• Curriculum Implementation & Resource Creation
• Use your content expertise to support schools with implementing and adapting 5-12 ELA curricula developed by Uncommon Schools
• Create accessible resources that connect assessment and instruction—including scripted lesson plans and assessment tools—to help teachers and leaders internalize and apply best practices
• Work with schools to leverage instructional blocks strategically and align them with individual teacher strengths
• Data Analysis & Action Planning
• Analyze student achievement data across a portfolio of schools to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
• Track progress on key power standards and create targeted action plans that accelerate student learning
• Partner with Regional Instructional Support Leaders (RISLs) and the Teaching & Learning team to make data-driven programmatic decisions and adjust strategies based on results
• Collaboration & Program Support
• Partner with members of the broader K-12 Teaching & Learning team, school leadership, and RISLs on projects and initiatives
• Support additional tasks and projects as needed to advance our teaching and learning mission

Benefits

• Regional staff will have the same holidays and sustainability days as school-based staff in their region, and flexible summer PTO
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• 403(b) retirement savings program
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
• A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager