Early Education Instructional Coach: Elevate Teaching

San Francisco Unified School District; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision

Pension

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation time

Job summary

San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is seeking an Early Education Instructional Coach to support professional growth of early childhood educators within the department. The TSA will provide coaching, training, and resources to enhance classroom practice and student outcomes.

Under the EED Program Administrator, the coach will design plans, align with district priorities, and model effective teaching strategies to uplift instructional quality across schools in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• Child development knowledge and permit or higher.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Experience in early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the professional growth of early childhood educators.
• Provide training and coaching aligned with district priorities.
• Model effective teaching practices and lead observation cycles.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Mathematics education

Diversity & inclusion

Training design

Education

Child Development Teaching Permit

Legal work authorization in the U.S.

Job description

Job Class: Teacher on Special Assignment (0807C)

Salary Range: $69,525-$131,654/annually

Calendar: Full-Time / 2025-2026 School-Year

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 130 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile. Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21^st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by ourCore Values:

• Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
• Fearless: We persist through challenges
• United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
• Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
• Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

We are also inspired by Vision, Values and Guardrails which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan.SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As aCORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.

Who We Want

We want talented people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are inspired by our mission steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers comfortable in a community of continuous learning. We have high need for teachers in the following areas:Bilingual (Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish) Special Education (Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Early Childhood Special Education) Physical EducationMath Science

Essential Duties

The Early Education Instructional Coach plays a critical role in supporting the professional growth and development of early childhood educators within the department. The primary focus is on improving teaching practices, enhancing instructional quality, and ultimately promoting positive outcomes for young children. The instructional coach collaborates closely with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders to create a supportive learning environment that fosters continuous improvement and excellence in early childhood education.

Under the supervision of the EED Program Administrator, this position ensures the development of a plan that supports the implementation of EED classroom programs and builds the capacity of classroom teachers by providing training and support in the field of early education. The EED TSA will provide instructional coaching aligned with the district and department priorities to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. Instructional Coaches model effective teaching practices, engage in observation cycles, co-plan, and co-teach, and provide access to researchbased strategies and technology tools.

The strongest candidates will have:

• Previous experience working as an early childhood educator or in a similar instructional coaching role.
• Capacity to design and implement professional learning experiences among teachers of mathematics to employ a range of resources: lessons analysis, tasks, videos, student work, data, peer observation, and current research in mathematics education;
• Deep understanding of child development principles, best practices in early childhood education, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze data, provide feedback, and support teachers in implementing effective instructional practices.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in early childhood education settings.
• Continuous learner with a growth mindset and a passion for supporting the professional growth and development of educators.

Education and Experience

• Child Development Teaching Permit or higher
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $69,525-$131,654/annually commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

• Visit www.careers.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application.
• Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.
• You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references and any applicable credentials or licenses
• Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found athttp://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note:Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and futurejobopportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.