Instructional Coach (Full Time)

Instructional Coach (Full-time) 

Beginning August 17, 2026

ABOUT US: 
Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 313 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

DESCRIPTION:

Kingsley is looking for culturally aware applicants for the position of Instructional Coach to support excellent teaching and learning across Toddler through Grade 6 through non-evaluative instructional coaching, classroom collaboration, and professional partnership with faculty. This full-time Instructional Coach will join our Student Support Team and work alongside Academic and Social Emotional specialists, Education Directors, the Assistant Head of School, and teachers to strengthen instructional practice, particularly in the areas of differentiation, enrichment, assessment, and data-informed instruction in literacy and math. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of progressive educational practices and child development, and ideally have experience with Montessori education or school settings, though Montessori certification is not required. Additionally, the candidate should have experience supporting teachers in implementing research-based instructional practices and programs, including approaches such as Wilson Fundations and Illustrative Mathematics, while helping faculty meet the needs of a wide range of learners. The ideal candidate will be skilled at building trusting relationships with teachers, facilitating reflective conversations, and partnering collaboratively with families and colleagues in support of student growth. We actively seek candidates who will reflect and enhance the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community.

This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week, with attendance at staff meetings and occasional night/weekend events outside of regular hours, to be agreed upon with the Assistant Head of School.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Instructional Coaching & Faculty Partnership

• Partner with teachers in a non-evaluative, confidential coaching model grounded in trust
• Engage in coaching cycles including observation, co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, and reflective conversation
• Support teachers in setting goals, analyzing practice, and implementing new strategies
• Work with faculty across all program levels (Toddler–Grade 6)

Differentiation, Enrichment & Instructional Practice

• Support teachers in designing and implementing differentiated instruction for a wide range of learners
• Partner with teachers to develop meaningful enrichment opportunities, particularly for advanced learners
• Help expand instructional strategies, including flexible grouping, student choice, and responsive pacing
• Support implementation of research-based practices and programs (e.g., Wilson Fundations, Illustrative Mathematics, and other schoolwide approaches)
• Help teachers connect instructional decisions to both Montessori principles and broader progressive best practices

Assessment & Data-Informed Instruction

• Support teachers in using formative and summative assessments to gather meaningful data
• Partner with faculty to analyze student work and assessment results to inform instruction
• Help teachers monitor student progress and adjust instruction to better meet individual and group needs
• Contribute to a culture of thoughtful, purposeful use of data to support student growth

Collaboration with Student Support Team

• Serve as an active member of the Student Support Team
• Collaborate with colleagues to align classroom instruction with student support plans
• Help teachers integrate strategies that support a range of academic and developmental needs within the classroom

Professional Learning & Schoolwide Practice

• Facilitate or support professional development aligned with school priorities
• Contribute to collaborative faculty learning and reflection
• Partner with school leadership to support coherence in instructional practice across programs
• Share resources and strategies that reflect progressive educational best practices

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience
• Experience with instructional coaching, mentoring, or adult learning preferred
• Experience with or knowledge of Montessori education preferred; Montessori certification a plus, but not required

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position including your background and experience
• Current resume
• List of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers

Kingsley is committed to equitable compensation for all faculty. Faculty salaries are determined based on an experience-based step scale, ensuring fair pay for those with similar teaching experience. Salaries for full-time teachers typically range from $57,000 to $91,000, with the low end reflecting less experienced educators and the higher end recognizing those with over 20 years of teaching expertise.

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.