Instructional Coach

Nemcsa • Hale, MI

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About The Position

The Instructional Coach empowers teachers and home visitors to grow their skills, strengthen classroom practices, and improve outcomes for children and families. Through coaching, mentoring, observation, and professional development, the coach helps educators deliver high-quality early learning experiences that support school readiness and lifelong success.

The role includes individualized coaching and professional growth support, observation and constructive feedback, modeling effective teaching and home visiting strategies, and helping staff set and achieve professional goals through Practice-Based Coaching. The coach analyzes data and assessment results, collaborates with program staff to support quality, facilitates learning around early learning frameworks and assessment tools, builds trusting relationships that encourage continuous improvement, and maintains accurate documentation and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood education or child development.
• At least three years of experience teaching preschool-aged children, preferably in a Head Start setting.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CLASS and CSEFEL-T-POT reliability certifications.
• Pass the required State of Michigan fingerprint-based background check and provide an acceptable form of identification for fingerprinting.
• Passion for supporting educators, fostering high-quality early learning environments, and helping children build a strong foundation for future success.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teachers and home visitors to provide individualized coaching, support, and professional growth opportunities.
• Observe classrooms and home visits and provide constructive feedback using evidence-based coaching practices.
• Model effective teaching and home visiting strategies that promote positive child outcomes.
• Help staff develop and achieve professional goals through Practice-Based Coaching.
• Analyze data and assessment results to identify strengths, opportunities, and strategies for improvement.
• Collaborate with Area Managers, Mental Health staff, and program leadership to support program quality.
• Facilitate ongoing learning around the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, School Readiness Goals, CLASS, TPOT, and Creative Curriculum.
• Build trusting relationships that encourage reflection, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality and professional standards.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx, vision, and dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Work-life balance flexibility whenever possible.
• 10+ paid holidays each year.
• Generous vacation time and sick leave benefits.
• Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time