Instructional Coach

BAKERRIPLEY; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BAKERRIPLEY in Minnesota seeks an instructional coach for early childhood programs to support, mentor and train teachers and staff for developmentally appropriate classroom instruction. Responsibilities include observations, modeling lessons, and leading trainings, with a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of teaching experience required.

The role emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional development to meet state and local curriculum goals and to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience.
• Experience in early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe classrooms and provide constructive feedback.
• Demonstrate lessons and model effective teaching strategies.
• Plan and deliver staff trainings and coaching sessions.
• Coach teachers to implement developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assist in assessment and progress monitoring using GOLD.
• Develop materials and policies based on current research.
• Collaborate with staff teams and participate in committees.
• Communicate effectively with management and families.
• Recommend classroom materials and supplies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mentoring teachers

Staff training

Observation & feedback

Curriculum alignment

Education

Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field

Tools

GOLD assessment

Job description

The Instructional Coach applies professional expertise in early childhood education to provide support, mentoring and training to teachers and other program staff to promote effective, developmentally appropriate classroom instruction individualized to the needs of each child and family.Core Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists teachers in creating classroom environments that are conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students by: 1) Observing classroom instruction and providing feedback; 2) Demonstrating lessons for teachers; 3) Conducting small and large group trainings; 4) Act as a ‘coach’ in providing assistance.Develops and demonstrates lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences.Supports teachers in guiding the learning process toward the achievement of state and local curriculum goals. Assists teachers in establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and in communicating these objectives to the students.Monitors screenings, observation and documentation of student progress in GOLD.Assists teachers in the appropriate assessment of children’s development and accomplishments and assists in the referral process.Monitors classroom set-up and teacher/child interactions through the Classroom Assessment Scoring System.Keeps current with latest research on best practices in early childhood education and uses knowledge to develop materials, policies and training materials for teachers and other staff.Provides staff development, conducts staff meetings, and serves on staff committees as requested.Communicates effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the agency.Provides recommendations to the Senior Child Development Services Coordinator on the purchase of necessary classroom materials and supplies.Other duties as assigned.Education and/or ExperienceBachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field requiredA minimum of three (3) years teaching experience