Instructional Coach/ Site Coordinator: Middlesex Stem Charter

Start date: March 02, 2026

Reports To: Program Manager

Direct Reports: Tutors 

Site Information

• Location: Middlesex Stem Charter School

• Address: 351 Mechanic Street, Perth Amboy

• Embedded School Day Hours between 9am- 3pm

• Days: Tues, Wedn, Thurs (Monday & Friday will be makeup days)

• Work Hours: up to 13 hours per week; work hours are subject to change based on the partnership's needs

• Program end date: May 14, 2026

Basic Function

The New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc. provides high-impact tutoring for pre-K through Grade 8 students in math and literacy to close learning gaps. Tutoring will be embedded in established networks of community-based organizations in high-need communities during the summer program. The New Jersey Tutoring Corps is seeking to hire Instructional Coaches to oversee tutor performance and technical logistics of the program. 

Essential Functions

• Works with NJTC/PATC program management as well as the district/community partner point-of-contact to develop strong relationships with the site staff and community

• Ensures that tutors have the necessary materials needed to help scholars succeed.

• Completes and submits digital records of tutor and scholar attendance, scholar rosters, and site concerns.

• Works closely with program staff and participates in weekly coaching meetings with tutors

• Manages the tutor's work schedules.

• Apprise the Program Manager of staff issues immediately and helps work to resolve them.

• Review tutor performance and provide guidance as needed.

• Ensure that tutors are using all materials needed to help scholars succeed.

• Observe tutoring sessions and provide constructive feedback to tutors.

• Assist tutors with data-driven instruction using iReady.

• Provides coverage in the absence of a tutor. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree 

• Proven coaching experience in the public or charter school system (strongly recommended);

• History of overseeing the work of others, providing feedback, and course correction when applicable 

• Leadership experience negotiating with administrative faculty (a plus, not required) 

• Standard certificate, certificate of eligibility (CE), or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing (CEAS)

• Experience teaching

• New Jersey Certification of Criminal History (fingerprint form)

• MUST have a Gmail email address or be willing to create a Gmail account; and experience with Google Suite applications: Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills and proven ability in conflict resolution skills;

• Reliable transportation to and from the work site
  
  

Employer Qualifications 

• Must adhere to local health department and school district requirements for the site at which you are working, including any mask rules that must be followed if applicable. 

• Undergo a background check for I-9 employment authorization to work in the United States.

• Some knowledge of the implementation of professional growth models similar to the Danielson framework.

Application

• Please submit your resume via the online platform you are using to apply. 

• Before being hired, you will be asked to email your teaching certification, one professional letter of reference, and your New Jersey Criminal Background Fingerprint Certificate to HR@njtutoringcorps.org.

  • If you do not have a certificate, use this link to apply for one: https://nj.gov/education/crimhist/

• Applications will be considered until all positions are filled. 

• The final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful uploading of required documents and completion of background and reference checks.

JOB DISCLAIMER

Please note that our tutoring schedule is based on the school calendar for the partners we serve.  These calendars include predictable break periods during which On-Site staff may not be required to work. The predictable vacation periods include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Winter break (mid December to mid January)

• Spring break (mid March to mid April)

• Summer break (mid May to mid September) 

• Detailed dates to follow

Employees have reasonable assurance of returning to work after a predictable vacation period, unless otherwise informed.

COMPANY: New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc.

DEPARTMENT: Field Staff – Tutors

COMPENSATION: $40hr-Hrs. Vary; Semi-monthly Pay; Paid Training

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

New Jersey Tutoring Corps, Inc. makes reasonable accommodations wherever necessary for all employees or applicants, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and that the accommodations do not require significant difficulty or expense.