Director of Content & Coaching - Secondary Math

What We Do

At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world.

That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology.

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ensure every student reaches their full potential. Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org.

Internal & External Candidate Application Deadline: August 19, 2025

Position

Are you ready to lead transformative work that shapes the future of math instruction for thousands of students? As the Director of Content & Coaching – Secondary Math, you’ll play a pivotal role in our partnership with the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), empowering educators to deliver high-quality math instruction.

In this role, you’ll design and facilitate dynamic professional learning experiences, coach school and district leaders to become powerful math-centered instructional leaders, and build systems that ensure lasting impact. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with partners: observing classrooms, analyzing instructional data, and developing strategies that close learning gaps and spark student curiosity. This is your opportunity to influence the conditions, content, and capacity for excellent teaching—while shaping the next generation of thinkers and problem solvers.

Do you have expertise in…

• Leading the design and facilitation of content-specific professional learning for math educators and leaders
• Coaching instructional leaders and teachers to improve pedagogy, implement curriculum, and align instruction to rigorous standards
• Applying mathematical pedagogical expertise to strengthen both teacher and leader capacity in Common Core-aligned instruction
• Building strong, trusting relationships with various stakeholders at both school and district levels

Do you enjoy…

• Inspiring and equipping educators to elevate their practice and achieve transformational outcomes for students
• Using data to uncover opportunities for growth, track progress, and celebrate successes
• Collaborating with colleagues to design innovative strategies and solve complex instructional challenges
• Making a direct impact on the teaching and learning experience in secondary mathematics classrooms

If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following:

• 5+ years of math classroom teaching experience and 3+ years in instructional leadership (e.g., instructional coach, principal, academic dean)
• Demonstrated success coaching educators to achieve measurable improvements in student learning
• Deep understanding of Common Core Math Standards and shifts, with experience addressing unfinished learning
• Significant knowledge and experience with Illustrative Mathematics or similar high-quality curriculum
• Expertise in adult learning design and facilitation, particularly in content-specific contexts
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-changing environments and adapt strategies to meet evolving needs

Travel Requirements

• The person in this role will need to be based within Washington, D.C or within 1 hour of the DC Metro area.
• National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, donor meetings or professional development 
• Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office, within the radius mentioned above, when not visiting schools. 
  
  

Why Work at Leading Educators? 

Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and become an integral part of driving progress in education. 

Learn About Our Mission & Values:

Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life.

Values:

• Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others.
• Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices.
• Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences.
• Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities.

Benefits

Compensation: 

• If hired for this position, the base salary range is $103,649 to $140,231 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $121,940, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 8 years of relevant experience.
• If you have more than 8 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum of $129,779. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer.
  • • For candidates based in Washington, DC, the range reflects a 10.70% geographic adjustment, resulting in a salary range of approximately $114,739.44 to $155,235.72, with an minimal entry point of $134,987.58 and a maximum entry salary of $143,665.35.

Benefits: 

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees.

Time Off: 

• First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. 
• Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment.
• Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment 

Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities