Job Listings For Coaches

Month: February 2014

  • Leadership Coach (Greater NYC area)

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    Teaching Matters, a leading non-profit educational organization and Partnership Support Organization for the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE), is seeking an exceptional leadership coach to support its network of schools. Teaching Matters’ mission is to develop and retain great teachers and measurably increase their ability to give students in urban public schools an excellent education.

    The leadership coach will guide principals and their school cabinet to implement systems and structures that will ensure teacher effectiveness and student success.  These structures are defined by the NYC DOE Citywide Instructional Expectations and the Quality Review.

    The leadership coach is supported by the network and an achievement coach who works with the school at least two days a month. The work will include at least one full day of support per school per month and a one day instructional walk with the network team led by the leadership coach. Based on data analysis and the network team instructional walk, the coach will work with the school cabinet and the network team to identify a set of strategic priorities that will guide the school cabinet and the network supports.

    On site:
    The leadership coach will provide on-site support to each school cabinet twice per month. S/he will serve as the primary contact between the school and the network and will remain in weekly contact with each school via phone and email.

    The leadership coach will help lead monthly network team meetings, help lead monthly workshops for network principals, and participate in weekly meetings with the network leader on Tuesday afternoons.

    Key responsibilities:

    To Schools
    – Coach school leadership on establishing and/or refining the systems and structures necessary for improving student achievement, as measured by the Quality Review (QR).
    – Oversee implementation of Instructional Expectations starting with Year 1 goals to ensure all schools are actively putting key structures in place:  (supervisory structures, common coherent curriculum, common assessments, time for team planning, RTI, MOSL, Danielson)
    – Develop school specific action plan with network team and school cabinet outlining strategic priorities for support and school leadership.
    –  Serve as primary contact to principal  for the network and as the primary liaison between school leadership and network on key instructional issues and be familiar (cc’d) with related strategic operational issues.
    – Provide targeted supports to build the capacity of school leadership.
    – Ensure equitable access to network supports including staff time; resources erring to provide additional support to highest priority schools.
    – Ensure school satisfaction with network supports as measured by school survey.

    To Network
    – Identify network wide challenges and opportunities to develop network supports.
    – Co-design and/or deeply inform agenda of network meetings.

    To Network School Teams
    – Review progress on goals and action plans with school and network team providing support and supervision to ensure effective implementation.

    Desired Skills and Experience

    Requirements:

    Minimum

    Applicants must possess a valid New York State certificate in School Administration/Supervision (SAS), School District Administrator (SDA), or School Building Leadership (SBL), as well as a Certificate of Eligibility for Supervisory Placement or a valid New York City license in the specific area for which they are applying.  Please visit https://www.nycenet.edu/offices/DHR/rms/ext/res/HomeHRMS.aspx to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility.

    In addition:
    ·         Expertise in pedagogy and relevant content area(s) at elementary, middle, and/or high school level.
    ·         Evidence of excellent interpersonal relationships.
    ·         Excellent record of attendance and punctuality.
    ·         Experience engaging in curriculum mapping.
    ·         Extensive knowledge of effective staff development practices and adult learning theory.
    ·         Experience in training other school professionals to improve achievement.
    ·         Extensive knowledge of the Common Core standards.
    ·         Demonstrated experience in supporting student achievement through instructional, administrative, and/or programmatic means.
    ·         Knowledge of data analysis and methodologies for measuring student achievement.
    ·         Ability to communicate effectively (in writing and orally).

    Preferred
    ·         Experience in training other school professionals to improve achievement.
    ·         Experience in data analysis and methodologies for measuring student achievement.
    ·         Experience engaging in curriculum mapping.
    ·         Experience selecting and creating formative assessments.
    ·         Expertise in implementing and supporting Common Core-aligned instructional practices.
    ·         Expertise in designing Common Core-aligned curricular units and assessments/tasks.
    ·         Extensive knowledge of Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching.
    ·         Knowledge of the DOE’s accountability tools, including the Progress Report and the Quality Review, and achievement resources, including Periodic Assessments.

    Selection Criteria
    ·         Ability to coach classroom teachers and school practitioners who provide staff development for classroom teachers.
    ·         Evidence of a record of successful collaborations within school communities and demonstrated strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues and school administrators.
    ·         Demonstrated expertise in designing effective professional development.
    ·         Demonstrated capacity to facilitate instructional change focused on increased student achievement.
    ·         Demonstrated mastery of pedagogical and subject matter skills with an understanding of and experience in addressing the complexities of classroom life.
    ·         Demonstrated skill in team-building and group dynamics with adult learners.
    ·         Willingness to travel to assigned schools, which may be located across the city.
    ·         Willingness to accommodate scheduling needs of schools.
    ·         Willingness to attend and provide professional development after school/summer/weekends at contractual per session rate.
    ·         Ability to use email.
    ·         Evidence of internet research skills.

    Reports to: Network Leader

    About this company

    Teaching Matters is dedicated to increasing teacher effectiveness, one of the most critical factors in student success. Our services transform how educators work together at urban public schools, helping the most effective teachers develop the skills they need to lead their peers and drive school-wide improvement. We also partner with school leadership to create a work environment that equips teachers to succeed in the classroom.

    Our mission is to develop and retain great teachers, and measurably increase their ability to give students in urban public schools an excellent education.

    Click here to apply online.

  • Coach (Knowledge) – Permanent – EYG London Waterloo

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    EYs Social Enterprise team helps support social collaboration for the firms 170,000 employees globally. The position is responsible for assisting EYs leaders and the Social Enterprise team by providing social collaboration coaching for EY leaders.

    The Executive Coach will assist and take direction from the sub-team lead, Social Enterprise Thought Leadership and Executive Engagement and work collaboratively with other members of the team.

    Essential Functions of the Job:

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

    • Assist the Social Enterprise team and EY leaders by:
    • Providing one-to-one and small group coaching for global EY leaders regarding how to best leverage social collaboration for themselves, their employees, and their groups
    • Building and nurturing relationships with other groups providing training for leaders to help appropriately embed social collaboration topics
    • Collaborating with other EY groups to create and provide training for EY leaders
    • Consistently using the tools to model leading practices and creatively communicate product applications
    • Participating in online conversations internally to highlight best practices and increase Social Enterprise team visibility. Set tone, expectations, and rules of engagement for leaders
    • Working with the Enterprise Social Interaction Lead to prepare leaders to participate in online events
    • Providing ongoing support for leaders beyond initial coaching sessions via online tools (e.g., Yammer)
    • Staying current on leading practices and how other organizations are demonstrating value and success using social applications and training leaders
    • Providing guidance to key groups across the organization regarding how to best use social collaboration
    • Participating in professional networking by interacting with peers and influencers both internally and externally
    • Identifying, engaging, and building relationships with advocates and key influencers throughout the organization
    • Helping leaders understand and communicate value and success metrics for their groups
    • Capturing and documenting leading practice examples from within the organization
    • Proactively escalating issues, observations, opportunities, and insights to the appropriate team member

    Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:

    • Executive Coach must have excellent planning, writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills particularly the ability to meaningfully communicate seemingly complex information to mainstream audiences.
    • Sub-team Lead must have confidence and experience managing up (as well as laterally and down), since this person will be tasked with the planning and execution of communication strategies for specific leadership through the global EY organization.

    Desired Skills and Experience

    Who we are

    At EY our inclusive work environment means that everyones opinion is valued. This enables us to provide better advice and ideas to our clients, which in turn helps you develop as an individual to achieve your potential and make a difference.

    Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

    • Experience developing curriculum and delivering learning programs
    • Broad understanding of fundamental business and technology concepts
    • People-oriented. Gain satisfaction from helping people and find it rewarding to assist, educate, and interact with a wide variety of individuals
    • Exceptional verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills. Adept at conveying seemingly complex information to mainstream audiences
    • Demonstrated ability to work professionally with executives at all levels. Be comfortable and have experience working with C-suite level executives. Must be able to influence and earn the respect of senior leaders
    • Keen understanding and appreciation for the conflicting demands impacting leaders and how best to cut through the noise to deliver a compelling, memorable call-to-action
    • Strong group facilitation, consultation, and leadership/executive coaching skills
    • Experience with change management projects. Experience implementing change efforts in global complex, matrixed management environments a plus
    • Internet savvy. High degree of knowledge and familiarity with social networking & social media. Keen understanding and awareness of internet trends
    • Good knowledge of how social tools work, how they interrelate, and can be utilized to grow and strengthen internal collaboration

    Supervision Responsibilities:

    • Although this individual will have no direct supervisory responsibilities, they must have strong time management and organizational skills.
    • They must meet deadlines and work successfully with minimal supervision.

    Other Requirements:

    • Ability to work cross-functionally
    • Ability to prioritize and adapt to change quickly. Comfortable navigating through ambiguity
    • Commitment to continual process improvement
    • Experience with geographically diverse teams a plus

    Education:

    • Bachelors degree in business, human resources, organizational psychology, or related discipline required. An advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred (e.g. business, change management, organizational development, industrial/organizational psychology, communications, etc
    • This job description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal functions of the job. However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the required job functions and functions may vary depending on the particular geographic location of the job and/or the manager. Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management.

    About this company

    EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

    Click here to apply online.

  • Business/Executive Coach

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    The Taylor Group is a 25+ year coaching and consulting organization that works with organizations and leaders to work together successfully.

    We are seeking a seasoned business professional for a business consultant and coaching position working with organizations, teams and individuals to improve performance, productivity, effectiveness, communication and team alignment.

    You will be accountable for your client working effectively with others and producing results in the following areas and more:

    • Business Planning & Execution
    • Employee management and development
    • Effective and productive communication
    • Financial Management
    • Effective team building
    • Leadership

    You will be expected to:

    • Generate a full coaching and/or group schedule (80 client hours a month) by the end of the first year.
    • Leverage your core competencies to develop opening offers to new clients
    • Produce quality results with clients [this will be measured by the growth & success of your clients’ organizations & careers, as well as by clients continuing to work with you and referring others to you]
    • Consistently meet your sales and new client targets
    • Consistently deliver on the promises you make to your clients and to the company.
    • Be a team player on a high performance team committed to client service and client results

    Desired Skills:

    • Service orientation critical
    • Commitment and track record to your own professional development and a history of that is essential.
    • Proven ability to train others and lead a conversation in front of the room of 30+ participants
    • Minimum undergraduate degree and/or business experience equivalent
    • Demonstrated business track record of producing results
    • Sales experience and track record
    • Coaching Certification helpful but not required if other skills are mastered (or present).
    • Demonstration of coaching effectiveness and track record preferred
    • Willingness and openness to learn to be even more effective
    • Desire and capacity for being both an individual performer and a strong team player
    • Strong communication skills
    • Capacity to develop strong relationships with a wide variety of people to support their success

    About this company

    With today’s pace of rapid change, each day seems to present a new challenge. Such challenges can be disturbing. They can also be a catalyst for discovery and accomplishment; an invitation to creativity, renewal and growth. The Taylor Group works with organizations, individuals and families — helping not just to manage change, but to generate powerful, creative change.

    Send resumes to info@taylorgroup.com

  • P/T Career Coaches in Boston MA, Nashville TN and Tucson/Phoenix AZ

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    REA, Ricklin-Echikson Associates, www.r-e-a.com, is an industry leader in providing global career and transition services to relocating spouses/partners of small, mid-sized and large Fortune 100 and 500 corporations. Services are provided for Intra US and International movers in over 53 countries. Established in 1981, REA specializes in delivering high quality services that include:

    • Skill Assessments
    • Professional Resume/CV Writing
    • Customized Career and Transition Coaching
    • Career and Acclimation support via tele-counseling and face-to-face as required

    We’re currently looking for two Part-Time Career Coaches residing in and able to service clients moving to each the Boston MA, Nashville TN and Tucson/Phoenix AZ.

    JOB DESCRIPTION: PART-TIME CAREER COACH / INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

    REA services address the expatriation and repatriation needs of the accompanying spouse/partner. Program services are tailored to meet the individual needs of the relocating client and include transition assistance, career assessment, skills evaluation, resume and cover letter development, job market research, networking techniques, interview preparation and salary negotiation. These multi-faceted services, which are provided to clients at all career levels, include career advisement, coaching, and/or consulting primarily by telephone and via email, with occasional face-to-face interaction. Acclimation and life/transition assistance is a necessary bi-product of our career coaching expertise. Ongoing, proactive client monitoring by the consultant is important.

    COACHES WILL NEED 2+ YEARS EXPERIENCE AND FIT THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

    • 2 + years career coaching including: Career Development, Career Transition, and Resume Writing
    • Not be working full-time.
    • Excellent networking, resourcefulness, communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Flexible schedule with days, nights, weekends as necessary to deliver services across multiple time zones.
    • Have a professional office set up including computer and email.
    • Available for face-to-face coaching as needed.
    • Willing to work with clients on a flat fee billing structure.
    • Comfortable being supervised.
    • Able to work with a diverse population of relocation clients pursuing career related, volunteer, entrepreneurial or other meaningful pursuits

    Many of our consultants are solpreneurs with career coaching or private consulting practices. They have joined REA to supplement their client base, while also enjoying the many benefits of their affiliation with REA:

    • Expanded client base and additional income stream – no marketing for new business required.
    • Flexibility of hours and ability to work from home.
    • Supportive community providing ongoing learning, professional recognition, and a wealth of REA resources.
    • Opportunity to draft and publish articles in International Expatriate magazines through REA’s ongoing public relations efforts.
    • Broad diversity of clients and exposure to the specialty of spousal relocation career consulting.

    Note: applicants employed full-time will not be considered; those with private practices are encouraged to apply.

    Resumes and letters of interest can be emailed to mritter@reacareers.com

  • Executive Coach & Peer Group Facilitator

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    Job description

    Vistage Michigan has an immediate need for a poised, empathetic leader to facilitate Executive peer groups, and provide one to one coaching to Chief Executives in Southeastern Michigan.

    The focus of this role is making connections with people. As a Vistage Chair your primary responsibility will be motivating and inspiring people to achieve results personally and professionally. You will lead local CEOs who are looking to more effectively manage the growth of their businesses, become better leaders, make better decisions and achieve better results.

    Utilizing strong initiative and self-direction, Vistage Chairs drive towards results by enrolling the commitment and buy-in of local business leaders. They possess sincere appreciation for the dilemmas executives face and how each individual is uniquely motivated. This appreciation is the foundation for designing and implementing interactive communication and decision-making processes.

    The role requires a high degree of influence, is fast-paced and results oriented. The ideal candidate possesses a self-confident, extroverted style that can enliven, engage and positively impact individuals and groups. The role of a Vistage Chair has a variety of tasks and is dynamic and changing. Because goals and desired results can quickly change, the role requires regularly meeting and proactively establishing relationships with new partners. The ability to understand, quickly react and motivate others to adapt to the changing organization environment is a critical key to success.
    In general, the core of this position requires a motivated and motivating team builder and organization developer.

    Desired Skills and Experience

    • Knowledge and skill in how to successfully influence and persuade others by understanding individual needs and motivations that link to goals
    • Ability to commit 30+ hours a week to building an entrepreneurial peer group
    • 4-6 months of financial runway
    • Business experience as a Founder, Owner, CEO, President, COO, Chairman of the Board, Principal or Managing Partner
    • Prior experience managing full responsibility for a P&L of at least $5MM
    • Advanced emotional intelligence and self-awareness
    • Coaching, active listening, and facilitation skills

    About this company

    With more than 17,000 members internationally, Vistage is the world’s foremost executive leadership organization. But more importantly, Vistage is a place where passionate business leaders can share their knowledge and experience to help other executives achieve their personal and professional goals. Vistage Michigan has 15 Chairs and more than 240 executive members from a diverse set of companies.

    Recognized as one of the Top 125 Training Organizations in the world, Vistage will provide you with on-going training and continued development in the areas of master facilitation, executive one-to-one coaching, active listening, emotional intelligence and other advanced leadership topics. You will enter an elite international community of Executive Business Coaches and share experiences with your peers in a Vistage Chair Group outside of your Vistage practice.

    Apply now and discover your future as a Vistage Chair in Michigan by clicking here or emailing your resume to amorton@vistagemichigan.com.