Instructional Coach Job Bound Brook area,New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood
Date Posted: 5/22/2026
Date Available:

09/01/2026

Job Title

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Reports To

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Nature and Scope of Job

The Instructional Coach – Early Childhood Education provides in-classroom support to help preschool teachers improve their classroom practice.

Qualifications

Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree preferred.

Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11 with an Early Childhood Education endorsement, and other appropriate endorsement(s) for the position held (N.J.A.C. 6:11-6.1, 6.2 or 8.1 et seq.).

Have a minimum of three (3) years experience in areas related to early childhood education.

Have background in providing professional development through workshops and/or mentoring.

Have experience with developmentally appropriate early childhood assessments.

Hold a valid driver's license with no serious violations.

Have excellent experience in teaching and working with children.

Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of early childhood education, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and students needing to learn early childhood education.

Have the ability to implement developmentally appropriate curricula and structured teaching practices for the preschool teacher.

Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.

Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education, or, during the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.

Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.

Pass the State required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.

Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Verification of Competency

District application and resume.

Required documentation outlined in the qualifications above.

A minimum of three letters of reference from former employers, teachers, professors or other professional sources, or copies of recent evaluations and observations of teaching performance.

College transcripts.

Employment interview.

Employment Terms

Work year of ten months.

Salary or hourly wage, benefits, and leave time as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Conditions established by all laws and codes of the State, and all policies, rules, and regulations established by the Board of Education (N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4 et seq.).

Job Functions and Responsibilities

Make Center visitations: model, coach, and provide feedback to teachers.

Develop, facilitate and present staff development instruction.

Manage program operational needs.

Accept special assignments.

Maintain activity log.

Coordinate with direct service staff.

Facilitate transition of students to Kindergarten.

Maintain personal professional development.

Coordinating planning, time management, meeting deadlines.

Establish high standards and expectations for all students for academic performance and…