Early Childhood Instructional Coach

Brief Description / Position Summary

Yorkville CUSD is seeking an Early Childhood Instructional Coach to serve as a school leader and model of best student-focused early childhood practices. The coach will coordinate and communicate effectively with program administrators, teachers, teams, and district administrators to ensure consistency in coaching practices. They will collaborate with cross-departments to support teachers and students, participate in district-wide committees, and develop and evaluate early childhood curriculum and assessments.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Serves as a school leader and model of best student-focused early childhood practices.
• Collaborates with cross-departments throughout the district including the Student Services, Multilingual/EL, and Technology departments.
• Facilitates growth of staff through meaningful feedback and professional development.
• Selects appropriate resources and equipment to ensure best practices in the early childhood program.
• Conducts ongoing staff learning through coaching cycles and meaningful professional development.
• Demonstrates confidence in collaborating with educators through in-class modeling and co-teaching.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field.
• Engages in the district data system to record coaching cycles.

Qualifications / Skills

• Illinois Professional Educator License with Early Childhood (Birth to Grade 3, or Birth to Grade 2) and LBS1 with Pre-K or Early Childhood Special Education approval required.
• Strong understanding of special education required.
• Illinois English Language Learner (ELL) endorsement preferred.
• Prior Early Childhood Experience Preferred.
• Experience coaching others and/or leading teams preferred.