Virtual Servant Leader Apprentice (SLA) Coach, Seasonal

Freedom Schools Literacy Academy (FSLA)

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Virtual)

Employment Type: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $35.00 per hour

Reports To: Virtual Site Lead

About the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED)

The Center for Black Educator Development exists to rebuild the national Black Teacher Pipeline in service of a clear vision: a world where all Black students have access to high-quality Black educators throughout their PreK–12 education, and where educator preparation, pedagogy, and policies that advance equity and effectiveness are fully institutionalized. We are unapologetically committed to educational justice and racial equity by increasing the presence, effectiveness, and retention of Black educators. Our work centers Black students, families, and educators by designing liberatory pathways into teaching, investing in sustainable program models, and advocating for systems-level change that endures beyond individual programs or classrooms.

Position Summary

The Virtual Servant Leader Apprentice (SLA) Coach is a seasonal, virtual instructional leadership role within CBED’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy (FSLA), a five-week summer apprenticeship program that prepares high school and college-aged aspiring educators while providing high-quality literacy instruction and enrichment to elementary school scholars.

Reporting to the Virtual Site Lead, the SLA Coach is responsible for coaching and developing Servant Leader Apprentices, ensuring instructional integrity, and supporting high-quality virtual program implementation. Through individualized coaching, professional development facilitation, and instructional oversight, the SLA Coach ensures scholars receive rigorous, culturally responsive literacy instruction and that SLAs build strong pedagogical understanding and instructional skill.

Core Accountabilities

• Instructional Coaching & SLA Development

Lead the professional growth of Servant Leader Apprentices through observation, feedback, coaching cycles, and data-informed support.

• Instructional Quality & Program Fidelity

Ensure virtual literacy instruction is implemented with fidelity to curriculum, instructional standards, and FSLA expectations.

• Professional Development Facilitation

Facilitate high-quality virtual professional learning experiences that strengthen instructional practice and leadership capacity.

• Data, Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Maintain accurate coaching documentation and instructional data to track progress and inform improvement strategies.

• Equity-Centered Instructional Leadership

Ensure coaching and instructional practices reflect CBED’s commitment to racial equity, justice, and Black pedagogical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a cohort of approximately six Servant Leader Apprentices (SLAs) in a virtual learning environment.
• Ensure daily virtual literacy lessons are internalized and implemented with fidelity to curriculum and instructional expectations.
• Conduct virtual classroom observations and provide timely, targeted feedback aligned to instructional competencies and coaching goals.
• Prepare for and facilitate regular one-on-one virtual coaching sessions grounded in data, observation, and reflective practice.
• Facilitate virtual professional development sessions designed by the Curriculum Department, ensuring active engagement and application.
• Identify instructional challenges in virtual settings and support responsive improvement strategies.
• Complete required coaching documentation, data entry, and instructional deliverables accurately and on time.
• Participate in weekly virtual one-on-one meetings with the Virtual Site Lead to support alignment and continuous improvement.
• Support SLAs in fostering the intellectual, emotional, and social development of scholars.
• Adhere to CBED and FSLA policies and procedures, including expectations specific to virtual programming.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program success.

Leadership & Cultural Expectations

CBED leaders are expected to model the organization’s core beliefs, leadership competencies, and values by centering justice, demonstrating operational discipline, and leading with clarity, accountability, and care. Leaders are responsible for fostering inclusive, high-performing teams; engaging in continuous learning and reflection; and building systems that are sustainable, transparent, and aligned with CBED’s mission. Leaders are also expected to demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, and to partner effectively across teams and stakeholders in ways that produce measurable outcomes and sustain the people doing the work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with at least two (2) years of teaching experience resulting in strong student outcomes.

• At least two (2) years of experience coaching or mentoring teachers preferred.
• Experience working in virtual instructional environments.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and data tracking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to give and receive clear, affirming, and constructive feedback.
• Strong reflective practice with attention to both instructional actions and outcomes.
• Results-oriented, adaptable, and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to professionalism, accountability, and respectful communication.
• Deep alignment with CBED’s mission, vision, and core values.

Working at CBED

CBED offers meaningful, justice-driven professional opportunities that support leadership development, skill-building, and career pathways in education. We affirm racial identity, value lived experience and believe justice-driven work must be both excellent and sustainable.