Instructional Coach

Nemcsa • Oscoda, MI

3d

About The Position

NEMCSA is a nonprofit Community Action Agency serving Northeast Michigan and focused on helping children, families, and communities thrive. The Instructional Coach empowers teachers and home visitors to strengthen their skills and classroom practices and improve outcomes for children and families. Through coaching, mentoring, observation, and professional development, the coach supports high-quality early learning experiences that promote school readiness and lifelong success.

The role partners with teachers and home visitors to provide individualized support and professional growth opportunities. It includes observing classrooms and home visits, offering constructive feedback, modeling effective strategies, supporting professional goals through Practice-Based Coaching, and using data and assessment results to guide improvement. The coach collaborates with Area Managers, Mental Health staff, and program leadership, facilitates learning on early learning frameworks and assessment tools, builds trusting relationships, and maintains accurate documentation while upholding confidentiality and professional standards.

The chosen applicant must submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check and provide acceptable identification for the fingerprinting appointment. Failure to submit fingerprints makes the applicant ineligible for hire within the program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. NEMCSA participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

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.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CLASS and CSEFEL-T-POT reliability certifications.
• Submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check and provide acceptable identification for the fingerprinting appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching preschool-aged children in a Head Start setting is preferred.

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 insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
• Vision insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
• Dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Work-life flexibility whenever possible.
• 10 or more paid holidays each year.
• Generous vacation time.
• Sick leave benefits.
• Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level