Instructional PreK-K Educational Coach

The Role

The Early Childhood Education Consultant will implement a program model focused on interactive read alouds, small group, and social-emotional learning supports to teachers, while engaging leaders in systemic change. They will develop customized instructional coaching plans for teachers and leaders based on needs identified through a structured needs assessment process. They will coach teachers within cycles of coaching focused on developing key competencies in teaching, differentiate teacher support based on individual needs, and address needed teacher mindset shifts. They will facilitate teacher teams reflecting on practice, analyze data that leads to deep analysis and identification of inequitable practices in schools, and look at student work toward the goal of improving pedagogical practices and student outcomes. They will guide leaders in making critical changes to systems, structures, and communication in their school, leading to an environment where professional collaboration is embraced and student success is the focus. They will build teachers/leaders understanding and proficiency in culturally responsive pedagogy and racial literacy. They will build trusting relationships with partners that meets educators where they are and empowers them to continue to grow in their profession.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years experience in early childhood education as a PreK Classroom teacher
• Strong content knowledge in early childhood development with a lens to culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy
• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving ambitious, measurable student results
• Experience facilitating teacher teams / groups to achieve student outcomes
• Dynamic presenter, comfortable engaging large groups of educators in professional workshops and work-sessions
• Experience teaching and/or coaching teachers in culturally responsive practices and curriculum development
• Passion for advocating for students and communities traditionally marginalized and under-resourced
• Experience in urban schools
• Exemplar skills in technology and facile in utilizing zoom, google suite, and other online collaboration tools
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, well organized, excellent writing and communication skills
• Superior interpersonal skills to motivate and lead others at all levels within a school

Qualifications

• Deep commitment to Teaching Matters’ mission, vision, and core values

Skills

• Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
• Racial Literacy
• Interactive Read Alouds
• Small Group Instruction
• Social-Emotional Learning
• Instructional Coaching
• Systemic Change
• Professional Collaboration
• Student Outcomes
• Urban School Experience
• Technology Proficiency
• Collaboration Tools Utilization
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Writing and Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Benefits

• Per diem rates range from $640.56 to $666.06 day, training days $540.60
• Full time salary range: $83,471 - $97,381

Pay

• Per diem rates range from $640.56 to $666.06 day, training days $540.60
• Full time salary range: $83,471 - $97,381

Schedule

• Per diem
• Full time