6-8 Math Facilitator/Coach (Oakland, CA)

WHO WE ARE Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life-long learning and meaningful lives. In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes. To learn more about Teaching Lab, explore our website at www.teachinglab.org . OUR VALUES Teaching Lab seeks to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning in pursuit of excellent educational outcomes for every child. Teaching Lab’s ultimate goals are: Educators learn more than they would without us Students learn more than they would without us, in a way that cannot be predicted by race, gender, or family income Educators we serve say they love our approach, and they want to keep doing it to advance educational equity All employees are expected to embrace Teaching Lab’s Values to help us achieve our ultimate goals. Collaboration & Responsive Service Resilient Solution-Finding Research & Learning With Humility Accountable Excellence Equity & Justice Read more about Teaching Lab’s Values here . Type of Vacancy: Contractor (1099) Start Date: September-October 2026 Location: Oakland, CA Compensation: Compensation includes paid training and onboarding. Teaching Lab compensates facilitation/coaching contractors using a day-rate model: ⅓ day rates ( Areas of Expertise: Deep expertise in curriculum-based professional learning and equitable instructional practice, with a strong track record of delivering high-impact 1:1 coaching and facilitating engaging group learning for secondary (6-8) math educators, supporting effective implementation of Illustrative Math curricula through strong instructional routines and responsive, standards-aligned practice. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Program department’s primary purpose is to design, deliver, and continuously improve teacher professional learning programs that strengthen instructional practice and drive student achievement. The team’s main functions include managing and implementing scopes of work with partners, providing coaching and professional learning for teachers and leaders, and creating research-based content and learning assets tailored to partner needs. The Program department contributes to Teaching Lab’s mission by ensuring that every partnership drives measurable impact on teacher practice and student learning, advancing educational equity at scale. ABOUT THE ROLE The Facilitator/Coach's primary responsibility is to facilitate professional learning and provide instructional coaching for educators and school leaders, with a focus on implementing high-quality instructional materials and research-based practices. With support from their project…