Texas School Coach

At Amarillo College, our mission is:
Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

The TSR Coach partners with educators, administrators, and program stakeholders to support implementation of the Texas School Ready Comprehensive Model through side-by-side coaching, co-teaching, instructional planning, classroom observations, reflective feedback, professional development, and data-driven instructional support. This position serves as a resource to participating educators by helping translate research-based instructional practices into effective classroom implementation while ensuring fidelity to grant and program requirements.

This is a grant-funded position. Continuation is contingent on grant renewal.

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Human Development, Family Studies, or a closely related field.

Preferred: Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.

Required: Valid Texas Driver License with a clean three (3) year driving record.

Preferred: Texas Teaching Certificate with Early Childhood certification, Licensed Child Care Director Credential, CPR/First Aid Certification, Coaching or Instructional Leadership Certification.

Required:

• Three (3) years of experience teaching preschool-aged children, Pre-K, Kindergarten, or other early childhood programs.
• Three (3) years of experience training, mentoring, coaching, or supporting adult learners.

Preferred:

• Experience providing instructional coaching to educators.
• Experience in early childhood program implementation and professional development.
• Experience utilizing classroom observation tools, progress monitoring, and instructional planning strategies.

• Collaborate with the Texas School Ready Coordinator, Children's Learning Institute (CLI), and participating sites to support successful implementation of the Texas School Ready program.
• Provide direct coaching support to educators through side-by-side coaching, co-teaching, modeling, observation, instructional planning, and reflective feedback.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide individualized coaching to support educator growth and instructional effectiveness.
• Assist educators in implementing research-based instructional practices and strategies aligned with Texas School Ready program requirements.
• Support educators in understanding and utilizing progress monitoring data to guide instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Collaborate with educators to develop lesson plans, classroom schedules, and instructional strategies that support child development and school readiness goals.
• Utilize a variety of coaching methods, including video reflection, goal setting, action planning, and feedback sessions to support continuous improvement.
• Meet with educators following classroom visits to facilitate reflective conversations, establish goals, and identify opportunities for growth.
• Utilize required coaching tools, classroom observation instruments, and program assessments to evaluate implementation and monitor progress.
• Provide written coaching feedback, recommendations, and follow-up support after classroom observations and coaching visits.
• Facilitate and support professional development activities, workshops, and training sessions required by the grant.
• Attend and successfully complete all required Children's Learning Institute training, coaching certification activities, and professional development opportunities.
• Participate in coaching camps, professional learning communities, conferences, and ongoing training required by the Texas School Ready program.
• Collect, maintain, update, and monitor program, educator, classroom, and student data as required by grant guidelines.
• Assist with the collection and submission of required reports, documentation, and supporting materials.
• Support classroom implementation of instructional materials, curriculum resources, and…