Pre-Service Training Instructors

TNTP is a national nonprofit founded by teachers that believes our nation’s public schools can offer all children an excellent education. Today we’re a diverse team from a wide range of fields, united by a fierce commitment to helping school systems end educational inequality and achieve their goals for students.

Lead Instructors lead skill-building sessions focused on the foundational skills of pre-service training, ensuring Fellows have high quality opportunities to both learn and practice the skills. In addition, Instructors design and facilitate sessions that support Fellows’ ability to plan and execute high-quality, Common Core-aligned instruction in their classrooms.

* Plan and facilitate structured daily skill-building sessions for groups of 25-50 Fellows * Deeply internalize Teach Like a Champion and the principles of effective practice with the techniques * Expertly model classroom management and Common Core-aligned instructional techniques so that Fellows understand the essential components of effective instruction, and can develop those components within their own teaching practice * Lead sessions that support Fellows’ acquisition of instructional planning and execution skills * Provide targeted, actionable feedback to Fellows as they practice foundational teaching skills – both during skill-building sessions and in their classrooms * Collaborate with Fellows’ coaches to determine trends in Fellow performance, and lead responsive coaching sessions that target Fellows’ highest areas of need * Identify and communicate trends in Fellow performance by keeping accurate records of Fellow performance * Plan and facilitate collaborative planning sessions for two groups of Fellows, that include designing and leading weekly lesson planning sessions that support Fellows’ acquisition of instructional planning skills * Implement interventions and support structures to ensure all Fellows improve their teaching practice * Establish and reinforce a culture of achievement that drives Fellows to ensure that all students achieve at high levels.

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change children’s lives through education. You’ll be right at home here if you learn from failure and overcome adversity, cultivate strong relationships, and push yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level. Lead Instructors are experienced educators who demonstrate a track record of success working with students in high-need schools, hold high expectations for students and teachers, and have strong organizational and communication skills. Ideal candidates will also have: * Minimum two years of successful teaching experience in high-need subject areas (required) * Strong familiarity and experience with the Common Core State Standards (required) * Experience with Teach Like a Champion techniques (highly preferred) * Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire students and adults * Experience and comfort providing direct, in-the-moment feedback to teachers, both written and verbal, that leads to immediate improvement * Experience in facilitating effective training experiences for adult learners * Demonstrated ability to connect with adult learners quickly and to build strong working and mentoring relationships * Exceptional skills in time management, including the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment * Readiness to work non-standard hours over the course of the pre-service training (35 hours per week) * A positive outlook, flexibility, and sense of possibility in stressful situations * Exceptional skills in time management, including the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment * Readiness to work non-standard hours over the course of the pre-service training with a positive outlook, flexibility, and sense of possibility in stressful situations