Lead Teacher - Coach

Lead Teacher – Instructional Coach (Head Start)

Location:

1408 Robert Street, Sac City, IA 50583, United States

Employee Type:
Regular Full‑Time (40 hours/week, year‑round)

• Document and monitor children’s progress to evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum in meeting developmental needs.
• Conduct instruction following lesson plans while adapting to individual learning styles, promoting successful classroom performance for each student.
• Encourage each child to develop a positive self‑concept and support that self‑concept by creating a developmentally appropriate environment where children feel comfortable to express feelings, question, explore, experiment, and solve problems.
• Participate in lunch‑time activities by assisting with food preparation, serving, and cleanup.
• Maintain an organized, clean classroom and present engaging activities to students.
• Supervise the Food Program at center level to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Create and maintain accurate, confidential reports and records within applicable regulations and performance standards.
• Supervise staff in the development and implementation of the curriculum and in maintaining a safe, orderly, and quality learning environment.
• Develop and maintain positive, supportive professional relationships with all teachers.
• Adhere to the research‑based Practice‑Based Coaching strategy through consistent implementation of the program’s coaching plan.
• Review or conduct assessments on education staff to identify strengths and areas needing support. Based on assessments, determine coaching level and provide coaching accordingly.
• Maintain reliability for assessment tools as required.
• Develop and monitor individual coaching plans with specific goals and growth areas.
• Review coaching goals with Center Supervisors and management staff and report on progress.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Center Supervisors and the Head Start/Early Head Start Director.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field with Early Childhood Endorsement.
• Previous teaching experience required.
• Ability to pass all child‑care licensing requirements.

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a nurturing, fun, and educational environment.
• Commitment to teamwork and program excellence.

• Competitive benefits package, including IPERS.
• Paid vacation, personal leave, and sick leave.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid employee/dependent life insurance and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) AD#2603