This position will provide on-site coaching for staff using a Practice Based Coaching (PBC) Model(s) in accordance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards and local, state and/or agency policies and procedures. The Instructional Coach is responsible for facilitating TLC (Together Learning and Collaborating), PLCs (Professional Learning Communities), and other groups, as needed, with HSYC Education Staff. TLC groups focus on the Collaborative Coaching Partnership which use the shared goals/action planning, focused observation, and reflection/feedback cycle as a tool to improve upon teaching skills. In addition to group coaching, the Instructional Coach may provide more intensive individual coaching during class time in order to improve teacher interactions and child outcomes towards school readiness. This position works 11 months of the year (off for one month in the summer). MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 1. Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field with equivalent training and experience). 2. Minimum of 5 years teaching experience with primary responsibility for children ages 2 to 6 in a center-based setting.
