PreK Instructional Coach - Standards-Aligned Teaching

Master St Vincent De Paul Of Baltim; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The PreK Teacher Coach at Head Start Patterson in Baltimore, MD will support the Director and Assistant Director of Education in implementing a high-quality pre-kindergarten program aligned to Maryland standards. The role includes direct support to PreK teachers and ensures compliance with Maryland State Accreditation and Maryland Excels.

The position emphasizes planning, modeling lessons, conducting observations, and coordinating professional development to improve language, literacy, math, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• 3 years of successful experience teaching or coaching in a state funded Prekindergarten program.
• Experience working with people who are/have experience homelessness, living with substance abuse/mental health problems, and/or at-risk population.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact with people of varying ages and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound computer skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists PreK teachers in planning effective early childhood instruction.
• Conducts coaching for all PreK classrooms and supports teaching staff with lesson plan alignment with Maryland Early Learning Standards and/or Maryland College and Career Standards as required by the grant.
• Works with the Curriculum specialists at each site to ensure PreK teachers and classrooms are fully compliant with grant requirements
• Supports PreK teachers with the development, selection and modification of instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Assists teachers with the implementation of curriculum and aligning all lesson plans with Maryland Early Learning Standards and Maryland College and Career Standards.
• Support teachers with planning and implementation towards the stated goals and objectives of the program
• Provides technical assistance by modeling lessons, peer-coaching and conferences.
• Assists staff in analyzing student achievement and observation data to improve classroom instruction.
• Assists with planning and scheduling professional development opportunities for Pre-K personnel.
• Conducts regular formal and informal observations of PreK classrooms including administering IQR assessments and CLASS observations.
• Coordinates all elements of training and professional development for the PreK teaching staff with the Director and Assistant Director of Education.
• Plans, coordinates and operates monthly meetings with all PreK teaching staff.
• Tracks and maintains required training and professional development activities for each teacher and assistant teacher in the PreK program.

Skills

Coaching

Curriculum alignment

Observation/Assessment

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The PreK Teacher Coach at Head Start Patterson in Baltimore, MD will support the Director and Assistant Director of Education in implementing a high-quality pre-kindergarten program aligned to Maryland standards. The role includes direct support to PreK teachers and ensures compliance with Maryland State Accreditation and Maryland Excels.

The position emphasizes planning, modeling lessons, conducting observations, and coordinating professional development to improve language, literacy, math, and