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How much do curriculum coach jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for curriculum coach in the United States is $49,051.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,000.00 and $50,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Curriculum Coach typically collaborate with teachers to implement new instructional strategies?

A Curriculum Coach works closely with teachers by providing ongoing support, modeling effective instructional techniques, and offering constructive feedback. They often co-plan lessons, observe classroom instruction, and facilitate professional learning communities to address specific instructional needs. This collaborative approach ensures that new strategies are tailored to the unique context of each classroom and that teachers feel supported throughout the implementation process. Regular communication and trust-building are key to successful collaboration in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Curriculum Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Curriculum Coach, you need a strong background in education, curriculum development, and instructional strategies, often supported by a teaching credential and experience in classroom instruction. Familiarity with educational standards, assessment systems, and data analysis tools is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaboration skills enable effective support for teachers and staff. These competencies are crucial for driving instructional improvement and fostering student achievement across classrooms.

What is the difference between Curriculum Coach vs Curriculum Specialist?

AspectCurriculum CoachCurriculum Specialist
CredentialsTypically requires a teaching certification and experience in educationOften requires a degree in education or curriculum development, with some certifications
Work EnvironmentWorks directly with teachers and schools to improve instructional practicesFocuses on designing, developing, and evaluating curriculum materials
Employer & IndustrySchools, districts, educational organizationsEducational publishers, school districts, curriculum development firms

While both roles focus on education and curriculum, a Curriculum Coach primarily supports teachers and instructional practices, whereas a Curriculum Specialist develops and evaluates curriculum content. The roles often overlap but serve different functions within educational settings.

What are Curriculum Coaches?

Curriculum Coaches are educational professionals who support teachers and school staff in the effective implementation of curriculum and instructional practices. They collaborate with educators to develop lesson plans, provide feedback, and introduce new teaching strategies that align with educational standards. Their goal is to improve student learning outcomes by ensuring that teachers have the resources and guidance needed to deliver high-quality instruction. Curriculum Coaches often conduct workshops, model lessons, and help analyze student data to inform teaching decisions.
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Infographic showing various Curriculum Coach job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 27% Full Time, 72% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,051 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Instructional Curriculum Coach- 10 Month

Memphis Shelby County Schools

Memphis, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Memphis Shelby County Schools rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 557 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

Purpose and Scope
The primary function of the position within the organization is to provide essential leadership for a school's entire Literacy, Math, or Science program. The position is charged with expertise in reading and writing across content areas, communication, and instructional organization. The Instructional Curriculum Coach organizes and leads a team that develops literacy, math, or science plans for a school, guides teachers in embedding instructional strategies, analyzes data related to student mastery, and coordinates intervention and support for students.
Essential Job Functions
  1. Supports teachers through conferences, observations, feedback, and analysis of student results, demonstration lessons, curriculum implementation, team teaching and instructional best practices.
  1. Shares effective instructional strategies with teachers both individually and through in-service workshops; assist with unit and lesson planning, observes teachers in the classroom as requested by principals; makes recommendations for improvement in performance as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
  1. Assists teachers and school administrators in meeting identified goals in instruction; maintains on-going communication with teachers, school leadership as appropriate.
  1. Collaborates with teachers to build a knowledge base of core content areas and repertoire of teaching skills to improve student achievement.
  1. Keeps abreast of developments in curriculum, instruction, educational/content area research and assist in determining their appropriateness for implementation at the school level.
  1. Analyzes state and district assessment data to help target professional development needs; designs, plans and implements school and individual-level professional development opportunities addressing instructional content, curriculum, instructional methods, and assessment in the classroom.
  1. Organizes and facilitates a team that reviews assessment data and develops long-term literacy, math, or science plan for a school. Organizes and facilitates grade level teams, teacher leaders, or curriculum focus group sessions.
  1. Communicates instructional best practices with school leadership to provide maximum teacher effectiveness.
  1. Leads analysis of data related to student achievement in Literacy, Math, or Science and supports staff in using this data in instructional decision making.
  1. Prepares weekly logs and/or reports documenting activities to support the improvement of teaching and learning at assigned school(s). Compiles data for and prepares various statistical, administrative and professional reports as required.
  1. Attends training, conferences, workshops and meetings as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
  1. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction or other relevant field of study and requires an endorsement in the content area directly related to area of assignment; requires four (4) years of classroom experience related to the area of assignment and a valid state of Tennessee teacher licensure certification.
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
Master's Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master's degrees are required, years for Bachelor's Degrees must be included.

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