Coaching, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Disability Accommodations, Early Childhood Education, Embedded Systems, Nursery School and Preschool, Performance Analysis, Set Goals, Staff Training, Teachers Help, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
Preschool Instructional Coach (PIC) JobID: 854
Position Type:
District
Date Posted:
5/7/2026
Location:
Elementary Schools
Date Available:
09/01/2026
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Preschool Instructional Coach (PIC)
Position Type: Full-Time (100% dedicated to PIC duties)
Reports To: Early Childhood Supervisor
Note: Per grant requirements, this position carries NO teacher, supervisory, or evaluator responsibilities.
Job Overview:
The Preschool Instructional Coach (PIC) provides embedded, non-evaluative professional development to preschool teachers. The PIC's primary goal is to maximize teacher efficacy, fidelity to the curriculum, and the use of data to drive daily instruction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Curriculum Implementation: Provide direct coaching and modeling to teachers to ensure fidelity to the Connect4Learning (C4L) curriculum.
- Assessment Coaching: Train and support teachers in utilizing the Teaching Strategies GOLD performance-based assessment system.
- Data-Driven Instruction: Assist teachers in analyzing assessment data (such as Class Profile and Individual Child Reports) to plan effective small-group instruction and individualize learning experiences.
- Classroom Evaluation: Conduct structured classroom observations using the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale - Third Edition (ECERS-3) to gather environmental data and shape ongoing professional development goals.
- Inclusive Modification: Collaborate closely with the PIRS to help teachers modify daily routines (e.g., shortening Circle Time, incorporating sensory breaks) to ensure accessibility for students with disabilities.
- Professional Development: Design and deliver comprehensive professional development for all preschool staff, including training on implicit bias and culturally responsive teaching.
Requirements (Based on standard NJDOE PEA Guidelines): * Valid NJ Standard Certificate in Early Childhood Education (P-3).
- Minimum of 35 years of successful experience teaching in a preschool general education/inclusion classroom.
- Deep knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD, ECERS-3, and project-based learning.
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Elmwood Park School District