Start Date: July 1, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year
ABOUT ESPERANZA ACADEMY
Esperanza means hope. Esperanza Academy Charter School (EACS), located in the Hunting Park section of North Philadelphia, is dedicated to serving the students within its community. We believe education can be a vehicle for social and economic advancement, especially in underserved communities. This core belief drives our relentless pursuit to become the best educational option for all students in the Philadelphia area.
Our strong track record of academic excellence and community impact sets us apart. With a growing K–12 program serving over 2,200 students, Esperanza Academy continues to expand opportunities for students and families across Philadelphia.
In the fall of 2025, we opened a brand-new elementary school building, marking the completion of our expansion to a full K–12 program serving over 2,200 students. This growth will make Esperanza Academy the second-largest single charter school in Philadelphia, reinforcing our commitment to delivering high-quality education to even more students in our city.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Esperanza Academy Charter School is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Teacher Pathways Coach to strengthen teacher capacity, support professional growth, and advance academic excellence across our K–12 program. This role is critical in developing both current and aspiring educators by providing high-quality coaching, leading teacher induction efforts, and managing strategic teacher pipeline initiatives.
The Teacher Pathways Coach will play a key role in ensuring that teachers at all stages of their careers receive the support, feedback, and development needed to drive strong instructional outcomes for students. This position requires a highly organized, relationship-driven professional who is passionate about coaching, adult learning, and building sustainable systems that improve teacher effectiveness and retention.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teacher Coaching & Development
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Conduct regular classroom observations focused on instructional quality, classroom management, and student engagement
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Lead individualized coaching cycles including goal setting, modeling, co-teaching, and feedback
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Develop targeted support plans for teachers requiring additional coaching
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Support implementation of culturally responsive and differentiated instructional practices
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Track teacher progress and communicate outcomes with school leadership
Teacher Induction Program Leadership
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Design and lead a comprehensive induction program for new teachers
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Facilitate professional development sessions, workshops, and reflective practice opportunities
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Coordinate mentor-teacher pairings and monitor progress
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Ensure alignment with certification and licensure requirements
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Use feedback and data to continuously improve programming
Teacher Pipeline & Grant Management
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Serve as the lead coordinator for grant-funded teacher pipeline initiatives
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Manage project timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements
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Facilitate team check-ins and ensure alignment across recruitment and development efforts
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Identify and pursue additional funding opportunities to support teacher pipeline work
Student Teacher & University Partnerships
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Partner with universities to coordinate student teacher placements
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Match student teachers with mentor teachers
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Conduct regular check-ins and support progress toward program benchmarks
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Serve as liaison between Esperanza, universities, and student teachers
Instructional Programming Support
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Collaborate with the Academic Division on key instructional initiatives
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Support curriculum development and implementation of academic programs
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Contribute to school-wide instructional improvement efforts
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
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Minimum of 5 years of highly effective classroom teaching experience
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Valid Pennsylvania teaching or principal certification PK-12
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Demonstrated success in coaching teachers or leading professional development
Preferred
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Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field
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Experience with grant management or program coordination
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Knowledge of PDE induction and certification requirements
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Special Education experience or certification
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Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
