Infant and Toddler Instructional Coach

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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Instructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity, and their understanding of instructional practices as related to standards-aligned instruction and Data-Driven Instruction.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Provide modeling of effective instructional techniques and data collection/analysis within PD sessions, co-teaching, staff meetings, and 1:1 conversation with teaching staff.
• Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the CCSS curriculum and varied assessments, the Framework for Teaching, and data analysis.
• Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches.
• Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught, consistent with District initiatives and recognized best instructional practices.
• Create an articulated schedule with the building administration.
• Assist teachers in understanding the United Community Center’s mission and core values.
• Provide technical support to collaborative teams within buildings.
• Support the onboarding of newly hired staff by providing information on school expectations, lesson plan preparation, professional culture, and curriculum and instructional practices.
• Recommend professional resources, tools, and materials to teachers that will support and enhance classroom instruction and planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood.
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience is required.
• Must have strong leadership and communication skills.
• Record of impacting student achievement and working successfully with students with the greatest needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move around the classroom and school environment, including bending, kneeling, standing, walking, going up and down stairs, and sitting for extended periods.
• Visual and auditory acuity to supervise students and respond to classroom needs.

Working Conditions:

• Work is generally performed in a classroom/school/office environment with regular interaction with students, staff, and families.
• May require supervision of students in varied settings (classroom, hallway, cafeteria, playground, outdoors, etc.)