Instructional Coach for Early Childhood Educators

Nurtury Early Education; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading early education organization seeks a Professional Development Specialist to enhance curriculum implementation and teaching staff skills. This role involves conducting program assessments, coaching educators, and collaborating with Program Directors to ensure quality standards are met. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and teacher certification, with strong communication skills and computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience or training.
• Teacher Certification through the Department of Early Education and Care required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observations and program assessments in classrooms.
• Coach and guide educators in applying professional development training.
• Prepare and submit monthly summary reports for each program.

Skills

Knowledge of program quality standards

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teacher Certification through EEC

Lead Teacher Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Summary

Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Professional Development, the role involves conducting observations and program assessments using measurement tools in classrooms. The objective is to identify opportunities to improve curriculum, teaching staff skills, and other activities to facilitate curriculum implementation. The position requires collaboration with Program Directors to ensure the implementation of quality standards.

Essential Functions

1. Provide technical guidance to Program Directors on conducting program assessments using quality standards and developing plans with timelines for these assessments.
2. Utilize measurement tools to assess compliance with quality standards according to agency and state requirements. Establish goals and timelines for teachers and administrators to improve program and classroom quality.
3. Coach and guide educators in applying professional development training to enhance program quality and staff skills through trainings, cohort meetings, or team meetings.
4. Assist educators in completing child assessments and utilizing assessment data to inform curriculum planning.
5. Maintain communication with site directors regarding staff and classroom goals and progress, and communicate program progress with Senior Directors to ensure ongoing improvement.
6. Prepare and submit monthly summary reports for each program.
7. Provide monthly training sessions as part of staff orientation and review, focusing on Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) and Creative Curriculum.
8. Support teaching teams using classroom-specific software related to TSG.
9. Facilitate monthly "lunch in a bag" mini trainings or discussion topics, remotely or in person.
10. Attend monthly Early Childhood Team meetings.
11. Participate in working groups as needed.
12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of program quality standards and measurement tools in early childhood education.
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Teacher Certification through the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is required; Lead Teacher Certification is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, internet, and email.