South Dakota Elementary ELA Instructional Coach/Mentor Teacher
Mentor job in North Sioux City, SD
Job Description
Bailey Education Group, LLC is expanding our instructional coaching team and seeking highly skilled Elementary ELA experts who live in states bordering Nebraska and can easily drive into Nebraska school districts for on-site coaching support.
This is a 1099 Consultant position with a competitive daily rate, offering flexibility, autonomy, and the rewarding opportunity to make a measurable impact on student literacy across Nebraska.
As a consultant with Bailey Education Group, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, employing structured literacy practices and evidence-based strategies that fuel student success. Our culture emphasizes teamwork and accountability, ensuring that you have the support of like-minded professionals as you work towards closing achievement gaps. If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values integrity and excellence, this is your chance to make an immediate impact in schools across Iowa.
Your passion for developing lifelong readers will resonate with the community, making every day a rewarding experience!
Bailey Education Group, LLC: Who We Are
Bailey Education Group is committed to partnering with all schools and districts to improve the lives of all children through customized professional development and side-by-side teacher coaching, performed by certified instructional coaches with a deep understanding of state standards for Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. We also offer professional development and training for both in school and district leadership, special needs services, early childhood, technology, multi-tiered systems of support and many other areas. At Bailey Education Group, we have a proven track record in professional development programs and coaching services that is quantifiable.
Make a difference as an elementary ELA Instructional coach/lead teacher
As a Contract Instructional Coach serving Nebraska districts, you will bring your mastery of Elementary ELA to support teachers in elevating literacy outcomes for young learners.
Your work will include:
Collaborating with teachers to strengthen ELA instruction
Modeling lessons and providing actionable coaching feedback
Conducting classroom observations and refining instructional practices
Leading professional development for ELA strategies and standards
Analyzing student data to guide instructional decisions
Supporting schools with curriculum implementation
Driving excellence through teamwork, accountability, and customer-centric solutions
You will join an innovative, forward-thinking team committed to abundant thinking, problem-solving, and improving classrooms across Nebraska.
Would you be a great elementary ela instructional coach/mentor Teacher?
This role is ideal for educators with:
Deep expertise in Elementary ELA content and standards
Strong communication and instructional coaching skills
Experience analyzing literacy data
Ability to build rapport with teachers and leaders
Organizational strength and professionalism
A solutions-oriented, collaborative mindset
The ability to drive into Nebraska from a neighboring state (Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Missouri, or Wyoming)
Perfect for retired educators, former instructional coaches, literacy specialists, or anyone ready to expand their consulting work.
Experience in coaching and mentoring educators is essential, as is the capability to model lessons, facilitate planning sessions, and provide constructive feedback. Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills are necessary for building trust with teachers and school leaders. Additionally, organizational skills to manage multiple coaching assignments, along with proficiency in technology and virtual platforms, will enhance the coaching experience in diverse educational settings across Nebraska.
why work with us!
Competitive daily consultant rate
Flexible scheduling as a 1099 contractor
Opportunities to influence teaching and learning at scale
A supportive team aligned to meaningful work
Work that truly changes student lives
Serve Nebraska while living in a bordering state - no relocation needed
ready to make a difference!
If you're an Elementary ELA expert excited to coach, inspire, and elevate literacy across Nebraska, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and help us continue our mission of
improving the lives of all children!
At Bailey Education Group, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the students, educators, and communities we serve. To uphold this commitment, all consultants engaged with our organization will undergo comprehensive background checks as a standard requirement of their role.
Additionally, consultants must comply with any specific background screening procedures or requirements mandated by the state(s) in which they will be providing services. This may include, but is not limited to, fingerprinting, child abuse registry checks, or other state-recommended verifications.
These measures are vital to maintaining the trust of our clients and partners and align with our core values of honesty, collaboration, and service.
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Youth Mentor & Activity Specialist
Mentor job in Sioux Falls, SD
is eligible for a $500 hiring bonus**
Department: Out of School Time
Job Status: Relief
Reports to: Middle School Youth Program Coordinator
None
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:15 PM - 6:00 PM
POSITION SUMMARY
Are you looking for a meaningful, hands-on opportunity to work with middle school students? As a Youth Mentor & Activity Specialist, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment where students can grow, learn, and thrive.
What You'll Do:
Be a positive presence by supervising students and ensuring their safety at all times.
Build real connections through games, conversations, and activities that help students feel welcome and valued.
Lead engaging programs by planning and facilitating at least 11 academic, recreational, and social-emotional activities each month.
Keep things running smoothly by helping maintain clean, organized spaces and assisting with hygiene when needed.
Support families and students by communicating clearly, following behavior plans, and upholding our values every day.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)
Programming
Supervise middle school students in a safe and enriching environment
Provide appropriate supervision of students to ensure safety and intervene when necessary
Actively engage with students through games, play, conversation, etc.
Plan a minimum of 11 activities per month as assigned by the Middle School Youth Program Coordinator and submit to Coordinator in advance for approval
Facilitate activities as assigned by Coordinator
Complete van driver and provide safe transportation to off-site activities and field trips
Clean and organize afterschool spaces to ensure they are safe and developmentally appropriate
Help students with personal hygiene
Track attendance, snack records and participation as requested
Assist with data collection and reporting as requested
Report any incidents, behaviors, injuries, etc. to Coordinator and assist in completing related forms as requested
Support students and implement consequences as identified in the organization's policies and procedures and any written behavior plans
Student and Family Supports
Communicate student and family needs with Middle School Youth Program Coordinator to facilitate referral to community resources
Participate in and help with special events and family nights
General
Attend scheduled meetings and required trainings, which may occur outside of regularly scheduled hours
Complete all required trainings within identified timeframe
Report any safety, maintenance or equipment concerns to Coordinator as soon as possible
Be a positive role model for students by being a positive, active and engaged member of the team
Maintain high level of confidentiality with sensitive information
Report any instances (or suspected instances) of child abuse and neglect to the proper authorities
Report any instances (or suspected instances) of child abuse and neglect to proper authorities
Responsible for other duties as assigned.
POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Diploma and/or state education requirements required
Experience: Previous experience working with youth preferred, but not required.
Skills: Ability to build relationships with students; ability to communicate clearly and positively; Ability to lead a group of students in an activity; Ability to respond calmly to unexpected situations.
Licenses: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
A. Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak and bend on a daily basis
B. Capability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs on a daily basis
Youth Mentor & Activity Specialist
Mentor job in Sioux Falls, SD
Job Description
is eligible for a $500 hiring bonus**
Department: Out of School Time
Job Status: Relief
Reports to: Middle School Youth Program Coordinator
None
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:15 PM - 6:00 PM
POSITION SUMMARY
Are you looking for a meaningful, hands-on opportunity to work with middle school students? As a Youth Mentor & Activity Specialist, you'll play a key role in creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment where students can grow, learn, and thrive.
What You'll Do:
Be a positive presence by supervising students and ensuring their safety at all times.
Build real connections through games, conversations, and activities that help students feel welcome and valued.
Lead engaging programs by planning and facilitating at least 11 academic, recreational, and social-emotional activities each month.
Keep things running smoothly by helping maintain clean, organized spaces and assisting with hygiene when needed.
Support families and students by communicating clearly, following behavior plans, and upholding our values every day.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)
Programming
Supervise middle school students in a safe and enriching environment
Provide appropriate supervision of students to ensure safety and intervene when necessary
Actively engage with students through games, play, conversation, etc.
Plan a minimum of 11 activities per month as assigned by the Middle School Youth Program Coordinator and submit to Coordinator in advance for approval
Facilitate activities as assigned by Coordinator
Complete van driver and provide safe transportation to off-site activities and field trips
Clean and organize afterschool spaces to ensure they are safe and developmentally appropriate
Help students with personal hygiene
Track attendance, snack records and participation as requested
Assist with data collection and reporting as requested
Report any incidents, behaviors, injuries, etc. to Coordinator and assist in completing related forms as requested
Support students and implement consequences as identified in the organization's policies and procedures and any written behavior plans
Student and Family Supports
Communicate student and family needs with Middle School Youth Program Coordinator to facilitate referral to community resources
Participate in and help with special events and family nights
General
Attend scheduled meetings and required trainings, which may occur outside of regularly scheduled hours
Complete all required trainings within identified timeframe
Report any safety, maintenance or equipment concerns to Coordinator as soon as possible
Be a positive role model for students by being a positive, active and engaged member of the team
Maintain high level of confidentiality with sensitive information
Report any instances (or suspected instances) of child abuse and neglect to the proper authorities
Report any instances (or suspected instances) of child abuse and neglect to proper authorities
Responsible for other duties as assigned.
POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Diploma and/or state education requirements required
Experience: Previous experience working with youth preferred, but not required.
Skills: Ability to build relationships with students; ability to communicate clearly and positively; Ability to lead a group of students in an activity; Ability to respond calmly to unexpected situations.
Licenses: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
A. Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak and bend on a daily basis
B. Capability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs on a daily basis
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