About Amplify

Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit Amplify.com.

Job Description

Amplify is seeking experienced Math Coaches with a background in teaching, coaching, and/or school leadership to join our Professional Development team as a fixed-term employee supporting the New York City Department of Education for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year.

Essential Responsibilities

The Instructional Coach will support educators on-site four days a week with the fifth day dedicated to planning and preparing to meet the needs of educators. Most weeks will be 40-hour work weeks. The Instructional Coach may also support department-wide initiatives on days when NYC DOE schools are closed but Amplify remains open (e.g., teacher workdays, holidays, winter and summer breaks). Support may include designing and/or delivering professional development to other districts.

In this role, you will collaborate with district/school leadership and the Amplify STEM Professional Development Strategist to determine the strategy, focus, and a coaching approach for different times of year. You will also partner to adjust course, as needed, with an eye toward improving student outcomes. An outcomes-centered orientation and ability to pivot on short notice are necessary for this role.

The Instructional Coach’s daily responsibilities will be based on the district’s goals and priorities throughout the year. Specific areas of focus may include:

Leading classroom observations and providing feedback to teachers and leaders

Conducting model lessons and co-teaching alongside classroom teachers

Providing office hours for leaders and teachers

Supporting unit or lesson planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers

Leading lesson study cycles for teachers

Analyzing student work and formative assessment data to support instructional decision-making and responsiveness to learner outcomes

Cultivating model classrooms as a means of elevating and replicating best practices for planning and instruction

Providing recommendations to educators designed to enhance equity of learning for diverse student populations including Students with Learning & Thinking Differences and English Learners

In addition to these specific areas of focus in coaching, the instructional coach will also:

Proactively seek out feedback and adapt practice based upon the feedback and what is leading to improved student outcomes

Create or customize professional development experiences, as needed

Facilitate district-wide professional development sessions (in person and remote), as needed, for leaders and teachers

Minimum Qualifications

Passionate for mathematics and deep knowledge of problem-based learning

Experience leading sustained coaching engagements and professional development for educators in K-5 and/or 6-8

Ability to build strong relationships with leaders and educators at various levels

5+ years of K-5 and/or 6-8 math teaching experience, leading to demonstrable results for students

Experience in guiding teams of educators through change management processes

Experience supporting HQIM implementation across diverse student populations, including Students with IEPs, English Learners, and students in ICT, Nest, Self-Contained, and other special class settings.

Experience working on collaborative projects with leaders and teachers

Proven efficacy in time management while managing multiple engagements and competing priorities