Servant Leader Apprentice (SLA) Coach, Seasonal

Freedom Schools Literacy Academy (FSLA)

Location: Philadelphia, PA (In-person)

Employment Type: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $35.00 per hour

Reports To: 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 Servant Leader Apprentice (SLA) Coach is a seasonal, in-person instructional leadership role within CBED’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy (FSLA), a five-week summer apprenticeship program designed to prepare high school– and college-aged aspiring educators while providing high-quality literacy intervention and enrichment to elementary school scholars.

Reporting to the Site Lead, the SLA Coach serves as an instructional leader by owning the professional development of Servant Leader Apprentices and the instructional integrity of programming. Through individualized coaching, professional development facilitation, and instructional oversight, the SLA Coach ensures scholars receive high-quality literacy instruction and that SLAs develop strong Black pedagogical understanding, instructional skill, and leadership capacity.

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

• Professional Development Facilitation

Facilitate high-quality 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) toward program outcomes.
• Ensure daily literacy lessons are internalized and implemented with fidelity to curriculum and instructional expectations.
• Conduct classroom observations of SLAs and provide targeted feedback aligned to instructional goals and competencies.
• Prepare for and lead regular one-on-one coaching sessions grounded in data and reflective practice.
• Facilitate professional development sessions created by the Curriculum Department.
• Develop and support strategies to address instructional challenges and implement improvement plans.
• Complete required coaching documentation, data entry, and instructional deliverables accurately and on time.
• Supervise local field trips and ensure scholar safety.
• Actively participate in weekly one-on-one meetings with the Site Lead.
• Support SLAs in fostering the intellectual, emotional, and social development of scholars.
• Adhere to CBED and FSLA policies and procedures with fidelity.
• 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 and mentoring teachers preferred.
• Experience working in urban education settings.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and data tracking systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear, affirming, and constructive feedback and to receive feedback from others.
• Engages in ongoing critical reflection on professional practice with attention to both outcomes and processes.
• Results-oriented, adaptable, and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Upholdshigh standards of professionalism, integrity, accountability, reliability, and respectful communication.
• Deep alignment with FSLA’s instructional model and CBED’s mission, vision, and core values.

Working at CBED

CBED offers meaningful, justice-driven professional experiences 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.