APL Instructional Coach

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The STEM Learning Lab in the UC Irvine School of Education is currently seeking applicants for an instructional coach for elementary school teachers. The Active Playful Learning (APL) Coach will work with the STEM Learning Lab research team, a subrecipient of a LEGO Foundation education grant, to assist in meeting the national project's goal of measuring the impact of Active Playful Learning in classrooms across the U.S. As part of the team, the APL Coach will help implement APL practices into a classroom setting by observing, training, and coaching elementary teachers in local school districts. This will require the APL coach to work both on-site in elementary schools within Orange County, and remotely. The University of California, Irvine School of Education is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative community focused on advancing education sciences and contributing to improved education opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the education lifespan, from early childhood to higher education and beyond. The School's programs, research, and community partnerships are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing current needs in education, and inspiring future generations of educators, scholars, and leaders. As a highly ranked institution, the School is home to approximately 1,000 students enrolled in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, and has a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni. The School of Education has been a part of UC Irvine since 1967, when it was established as an Office of Teacher Education; in 1991, it grew into the Department of Education and; in 2012, became the School of Education.

Requirements

Strong reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and good presentation and relationship-building skills
Strong instructional expertise and ability to support adult learning
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Continuing education in related field required.
A minimum of 5 years of experience Teaching K-12
Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Experience in instructional coaching or related roles
Experience in teaching elementary literacy and/or mathematics
Experience teaching Kindergarten and/or Grade 1-4
Experience in development, preparation, and presentation of professional development
Good analytical skills to understand how research needs can be addressed through the design and delivery of training programs.
Working knowledge of departmental and organization policies and procedures; knowledge of APL program content and research objectives.
Working knowledge of current public education, delivering public educational programs, and understanding the classroom’s demographic and needs.
Working skills to produce and deliver programs coinciding with APL practices that fit the needs of the classroom.
Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment.
Graduate degree in early childhood education, education, or related field
Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates

Responsibilities

Uses professional public educational program concepts in the completion of public education assignments.
Works on programs and needs assessments that are of moderate scope and complexity.
Modifies existing public educational programs or develops segments of larger programs.
Observe, train, and coach elementary teachers in local school districts.
Implement APL practices into a classroom setting.