Early Literacy Coach & Teacher Development Lead

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; Tennessee; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metro Atlanta seeks an Instructional Support Coach to boost early literacy and language development across centers. Under the Senior Director, you will provide high-level coaching to birth-to-five teachers, using evidence-based practices and data-driven decisions.

You will train, model best practices, co-teach, observe classrooms, and lead study groups. Collaboration and building a connected learning community are central to this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in reading, early childhood education, special education, or related field.
• Experience coaching adults on literacy-related topics.
• Strong data analysis to inform instruction.
• Knowledge of scientifically based literacy development and evidence-based practices.
• GA provisional teaching certification with reading coursework.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Hands-on data use to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide resources and training to school or center staff on scientifically based early language and literacy research and evidence-based practices.
• Coach teachers on implementing core, supplemental, and intensive intervention approaches with fidelity for birth to five language and literacy development and data from assessments.
• Provide support for the implementation of core curricular programs and approaches; coordinate with publishers as needed.
• Establish and oversee a peer mentoring network for teachers; enable classroom observations and cross-visit opportunities.
• Redeliver literacy content or advanced seminars; lead study groups to discuss research and improve practice.
• Act as a catalyst for building a school/center learning community focusing on integrated learning and connections across classrooms.
• Lead and coordinate the school/center assessment team; administer literacy assessments for screening, progress monitoring, diagnostics, and outcomes.
• Coach on administration and interpretation of assessment data to guide intervention decisions and grouping for small groups.
• Become familiar with in-depth diagnostic measures used in early education.
• Review curriculum materials for alignment with literacy initiatives; evaluate potential purchases.
• Organize and lead professional development to disseminate literacy content.
• Meet with leadership to assess progress and adjust implementation as needed.
• Support the Early Learning Department in meeting School Readiness Goals.

Skills

Literacy coaching

Adult coaching

Data-driven instruction

Excellent communication

Knowledge of evidence-based practices

Classroom observation

Education

Bachelor's degree in reading or related field

Master's degree in reading or related field

Job description

YMCA of Metro Atlanta seeks an Instructional Support Coach to boost early literacy and language development across centers. Under the Senior Director, you will provide high-level coaching to birth-to-five teachers, using evidence-based practices and data-driven decisions.

You will train, model best practices, co-teach, observe classrooms, and lead study groups. Collaboration and building a connected learning community are central to this role.