Instructional Coach (1946)

Core Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists teachers in creating classroom environments that are conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students by observing classroom instruction and providing feedback;
• Demonstrates lessons for teachers;
• Conducts small and large group trainings;
• Act as a 'coach' in providing assistance.

Supports Teachers

• Develops and demonstrates lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences;
• Supports teachers in guiding the learning process toward the achievement of state and local curriculum goals;
• Assists teachers in establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and in communicating these objectives to the students;
• Makes sure classroom set-up and teacher/child interactions are monitored through the Classroom Assessment Scoring System;
• Aids in the appropriate assessment of children's development and accomplishments and assists in the referral process.

Knowledge and Skills

• Keeps current with latest research on best practices in early childhood education and uses knowledge to develop materials, policies and training materials for teachers and other staff;
• Provides staff development, conducts staff meetings, and serves on staff committees as requested;
• Communicates effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the agency;
• Provides recommendations to the Senior Child Development Services Coordinator on the purchase of necessary classroom materials and supplies.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience:
• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field required;
• A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience.