Fast Facts

The part-time Director of School Support at Achievement Network will collaborate with school leaders in Camden, NJ to enhance instructional systems and improve student outcomes, specifically in Mathematics, through coaching and professional development.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include partnering with school leaders to improve instructional practices, coaching on data-driven systems, facilitating professional learning, and addressing educational inequities.

Skills: Candidates should have 5–7 years of experience in school leadership coaching, expertise in instructional strategy and change management, strong communication skills, and a data-oriented mindset.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include experience in standards-based leadership and the ability to design and facilitate adult learning.

Location: Position is based in Camden, NJ with 50% travel to local schools for coaching support.

Compensation: $73 - $73 / Hourly

Part-time Director of School Support

Location: Camden, NJ

ABOUT ANET

Achievement Network (ANet) is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping all students achieve strong educational outcomes. We partner with school and district leaders to strengthen instruction, implement high-quality curricula, and build systems that support great teaching for all students.

People who join ANet become part of a mission-driven, equity-centered, and collaborative team. We believe deeply in fostering a working environment where the diverse identities, lived experiences, and perspectives of our staff are valued and affirmed.

OPPORTUNITY

The Director of School Support (DSS) partners directly with school leaders to strengthen instructional systems and structures, deepen the use of high-quality curricula, and build schoolwide capacity around grade-level instruction, data analysis, and teacher development.

The DSS serves as a strategic thought partner to leaders, supporting change management, instructional coherence, and schoolwide improvement efforts. This role collaborates closely with peer coaches and cross-functional ANet teams to ensure aligned, comprehensive support. The Director of School Support (DSS) will report to the MD, Partner Experience and Impact.

This is a fixed-term W2 role, and is anticipated to work 10-15 hours per week. Hours may vary slightly based on partner needs, coaching cadence, and school schedules. Renewal of the role aligns with district renewals, scope of work, and organizational priorities.

TRAVEL

This role requires frequent, in-person coaching and leadership support across Camden, NJ. The DSS should expect to spend approximately 50% of their time on site in schools. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with and coach school leaders to strengthen fairness in instruction and increase student achievement in Math

• Serve as an instructional leadership coach focused on strengthening schoolwide math instruction
• Support leaders in developing and implementing standards-aligned, data-driven instructional systems
• Guide leaders through change management, improvement planning, and teacher development cycles
• Build and maintain strong relationships that position ANet as a trusted partner in improving student outcomes

Facilitate Professional Learning 

• Design and facilitate professional learning for school and district teams
• Connect school leaders to one another to share promising practices
• Strengthen coherence between school- and district-level priorities

Advance Equitable Instruction and School Improvement 

• Collaborate with leaders to identify instructional inequities and address systemic barrier 
• Use student data, observations, and curricular insights to co-design schoolwide support plans
• Coach leaders and teachers on leveraging high-quality materials and analyzing assessment data
• Promote culturally responsive and inclusive instructional practices

Strengthen ANet strategy and Learning  

• Develop tools, coaching resources, and strategy recommendations that advance ANet’s instructional vision
• Contribute to special projects, which may include anti-racist leadership initiatives, network event planning, recruiting and hiring, or strategy development
• Collaborate with internal teams to share learnings and elevate best practices

COMPETENCIES

• 5–7 years of experience coaching school leaders or leading instructional strategy and change management
• Expertise in Area of Focus: Ability to improve student outcomes through standards-based, data-driven leadership as well as design and facilitate adult learning and professional development.
• Planning and Prioritizing Work: Leverage a proven track record in standards-based leadership to manage initiatives that directly improve student learning outcomes. Lead the design and facilitation of transformative adult learning and professional development programs for internal and external audiences. Coaching leaders to develop ambitious, context-informed improvement plans
• Critical Thinking and Data Orientation: Proactively identify and address inequitable instructional or systemic practices to ensure fair and inclusive educational environments.
• Communication: Strong relationship-building and communication skills

COMPENSATION

The hourly salary for this position is $73.02. This position is non-exempt and therefore eligible for overtime pay, which requires advanced approval, in accordance with applicable laws. In order to uphold our commitment to transparent, equitable, competitive, and sustainable compensation, ANet does not negotiate pay.

APPLY

We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit your application online. Learn more about the application process here.

ANet is committed to building an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone at our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all individuals of all backgrounds to apply to our

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.