Pre-Kindergarten Instructional Coach; TOSA;

The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree and valid New York State certification that includes Pre-Kindergarten in one or more of the following areas:
Early Childhood Education, Literacy/Reading, Childhood Education, or Special Education. Applicants are required to upload a copy of their certification(s) in PDF format or as a screenshot as part of the application process.

Candidates must have a minimum of three years of successful teaching and/or instructional coaching experience in an urban educational setting. Experience working directly with Pre-Kindergarten students and teachers is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for young children and expertise in supporting high-quality instruction across all areas of the Pre-K curriculum.

Consideration will be given to candidates with experience and expertise in:

• Early literacy development and evidence-based instructional practices
• Child assessment, progress monitoring, and data-driven decision making
• Professional learning design, facilitation, and coaching
• New York State Early Learning Standards
• District Pre-K assessment systems and Pre-K screening tools
• Inclusive practices that support diverse learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners
• Curriculum implementation and classroom-based instructional support

The successful candidate must possess exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with teachers, administrators, and families. Candidates should demonstrate leadership capacity, proficiency with instructional technology, and the ability to establish confidential, trust-based coaching relationships that encourage reflection, continuous improvement, and professional risk-taking.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience leading professional development, modeling instructional strategies, conducting classroom observations, and supporting the implementation of high-quality early childhood programs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide job-embedded coaching, guidance, and support to Pre-Kindergarten teachers to ensure the effective and sustained implementation of district initiatives, programs, and priorities.
• Support teachers and administrators in the implementation of district-approved Pre-K curricula and instructional frameworks aligned with the New York State Early Learning Standards.
• Collaborate with teachers, building principals, and district administrators to strengthen instructional practices through the use of research-based, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.
• Facilitate the implementation of high-quality instructional practices across all content areas, including early literacy, mathematics, science, social-emotional learning, and inquiry-based learning.
• Support teachers in planning and preparing curriculum-aligned lessons, learning experiences, classroom materials, and instructional resources.
• Utilize the Data-Driven Inquiry (DDI) process to support instructional decision-making, small-group instruction, intervention planning, and differentiated learning opportunities.
• Analyze student assessment, screening, progress-monitoring, and observational…