Instructional Coach, Pre-K Partnerships

United Way for Greater Austin•Austin, TX

1h•Hybrid

About The Position

United Way for Greater Austin brings our community together to break economic barriers and build opportunity for all. We break the cycle of economic hardships for families and individuals, striving to create a vibrant, thriving community. Recognizing the urgency of addressing economic challenges, we focus on increasing the availability of high-quality early care and education and access to pivotal resources to address financial barriers in Central Texas. Our united front includes dedicated donors, volunteers, corporate and civic partners, staff, and a connected network of neighbors. Together, we leverage data, community alliances, services, and public engagement to transform Central Texas, responding to urgent needs with lasting, impactful solutions. The Instructional Coach, Pre-K Partnerships will provide ongoing consultation and coaching to teachers in partner child development centers (CDCs) as well as support center directors to develop teacher support systems and skills. In this role, you will work closely with the Director, Pre-K Innovation Partnership and the directors of partner CDCs to identify program needs in order to develop and execute an instructional support plan that meets the individual needs of each PKP teacher and their students. This will include but is not limited to curriculum and assessment support, coaching on evidence-based instructional strategies, and coordinating with community organizations to deliver quality training and resources to partner CDCs. In this role, you will develop coaching cycles and professional learning opportunities that meet the needs of centers and are aligned to state and childcare requirements. You will assist with teacher recruitment efforts. This position will report directly to the Sr. Manager, Pre-K Partnerships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
EC-6 Texas Teaching Certification required
At least 3-4 years of early childhood classroom teaching experience
At least 2 years of experience in instructional coaching
An ability to organize and conduct trainings effectively
Strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrated experience collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience working in child development centers preferred
Familiarity with Teaching Strategies GOLD, CLASS, high-quality curricula, and frameworks
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing consultation and coaching to teachers in partner child development centers (CDCs).
Support center directors to develop teacher support systems and skills.
Work closely with the Director, Pre-K Innovation Partnership and the directors of partner CDCs to identify program needs.
Develop and execute an instructional support plan that meets the individual needs of each PKP teacher and their students.
Provide curriculum and assessment support.
Coach on evidence-based instructional strategies.
Coordinate with community organizations to deliver quality training and resources to partner CDCs.
Develop coaching cycles and professional learning opportunities that meet the needs of centers and are aligned to state and childcare requirements.
Assist with teacher recruitment efforts.