Teacher Development Coach: ECE Instructional Lead

Academy For Urban School Leadership (AUSL)•Chicago, IL

1d•$74,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to recruiting, training, and supporting teachers in underserved communities. The ECE Teacher Development Coach (TDC) is an instructional expert focused on ensuring early childhood AUSL Teacher Residents are prepared for their roles upon completing their year-long residency. This role involves significant field work (80%) providing intensive, data-driven support through observations and collaborative meetings with Residents and Mentors. The focus is on foundational clinical 'teacher moves' and high-leverage practices that enhance student achievement and teacher retention in high-needs urban settings.

Requirements

4+ years of proven ECE-12 teaching success in high-needs urban schools.
Master’s degree (preferred).
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
Early Childhood Education experience is a plus.
Demonstrate a core belief that student outcomes are driven by high-quality teacher development and culturally responsive instruction.
2+ years of formal coaching or adult leadership experience (e.g., Department Head, Mentor).
Ability to manage high-volume caseloads.
Proficiency in using student data to drive intervention planning.
Specialized knowledge in the Danielson Framework, Elena Aguilar’s coaching model, and High-Leverage Practices for diverse learners.
Expert facilitation and interpersonal skills necessary to navigate complex coaching relationships.
Ability to build trust through high emotional intelligence.
Ability to align school teams around a common instructional focus and district-wide initiatives (e.g., High Quality Instructional Materials/Curricula; Examples include: Skyline, CKLA, Eureka Math, etc.).
Highly organized project manager proficient in G-Suite (Classroom, Meets, Slides).
Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth through feedback and collaborative learning.
Prior experience as an Early Childhood Educator required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Early Childhood Education experience

Responsibilities

Accelerate teacher development for a caseload of 20-30+ residents through high-frequency observation, real-time side-by-side coaching, and evidence-based feedback using the Teacher Development Guide and Residency Competencies.
Evaluate mentor effectiveness, monitor program benchmarks (attendance and performance tasks), and design targeted improvement plans to ensure all participants meet rigorous program standards.
Facilitate high-leverage Professional Development sessions throughout the summer and academic year, utilizing program data and observation trends to address instructional gaps.
Provide expert guidance on diverse curricula to ensure residents can plan and execute lessons with high levels of rigor and student engagement.
Partner with school administration to align resident growth with school-wide needs through quarterly classroom walks and calibration sessions.
Facilitate CTR Partnership School Collaboratives and collaborate with leadership to identify and develop a sustainable pipeline of high-quality future mentors.
Travel to multiple Partner School Sites to observe the caseload of ECE resident teachers in and around the Chicagoland (Including South Cook and West Cook) area.
Assume leadership roles while maintaining a positive, collaborative presence within a team to drive collective success.
Demonstrate continuous professional reflection, learning, and consistent mastery of deadlines.
Cultivate collegial partnerships with instructional coaches and district specialists while maintaining a flexible, highly organized schedule designed to maximize teacher availability and professional learning impact.