Instructional Coach

Cankdeska Cikana Community College; Fort Totten District (ND); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cankdeska Cikana Community College is seeking an experienced supervisor to coach Head Start staff, conduct classroom observations, and support curriculum fidelity. You will use reflective feedback, group trainings, and data analysis to improve instructional quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and leadership, maintaining records, and staying current with best practices in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Lead Teacher experience minimums per degree path.
• Familiarity with instructional coaching models or willingness to research and adopt.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized coaching to teaching staff with goal setting and reflective feedback.
• Conduct regular classroom observations to assess practices and environments.
• Model effective teaching strategies during in-class support sessions.
• Support curriculum implementation with fidelity while honoring child needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor professional development plans.
• Facilitate group trainings on early childhood education and best practices.
• Maintain coaching logs, observation notes, and PD records.
• Analyze observation/assessment data to inform coaching strategies.
• Prepare program monitoring, evaluation, and compliance reports.
• Ensure alignment with Head Start Performance Standards and ELOF.

Skills

Coaching

Observation

Communication

Data analysis

Professional development

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education

Job description

• Supervisor: Head Start Educational Manager
• Opening Date: February 9th, 2026
• N/A

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individualized coaching to teaching staff, including goal setting, action planning, focused observations, and reflective feedback sessions.
• Conduct regular classroom observations to assess instructional practices and learning environments.
• Model effective teaching strategies and positive classroom management techniques during in-class support sessions.
• Support teachers in implementing curriculum with fidelity while honoring individual classroom and child needs.
• Assist teachers in developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized professional development plans.
• Facilitate group training sessions and workshops related to early childhood education, curriculum implementation, and best teaching practices.
• Support continuous improvement through reflective practice and adult learning principles.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date coaching logs, observation notes, and professional development records.
• Analyze data from observations and assessments to inform coaching strategies and professional development planning
• Prepare reports as required for program monitoring, evaluation, and compliance.
• Ensure coaching practices align with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and other applicable regulations.
• Support staff in understanding and applying the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF).
• Work collaboratively with teachers, education staff, and program leadership to support instructional quality.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and a positive, solution-focused approach.
• Serve as a supportive and flexible team member, willing to assist where needed to meet program goals.
• Stay informed about current research, evidence-based practices, and coaching methodologies in early childhood education.
• Strong communication, coaching, and reflective feedback skills.
• Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with staff.
• Collaborative mindset and positive team presence.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with at least 5 years of Lead Teacher experience; or
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with at least 3 years of Lead

Teacher experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of instructional coaching models or the ability and willingness to research, adopt, and

implement an effective coaching model.

• Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood settings.

Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening. CCCC gives preference to qualified Native American’s and Veterans in accordance with the Spirit Lake Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). CCCC is an EEOC Employer.