Instructional Coach - Center

Classification:
Full-time Status: Exempt

SEK-CAP Early Childhood Services supports and empowers teachers to improve instructional practices, promote developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and enhance outcomes for young children from birth through age five. The coach works collaboratively with educators to implement evidence-based teaching strategies, analyze student data, strengthen classroom environments, and foster continuous professional growth. Through coaching cycles, modeling, feedback, and professional development, the instructional coach helps ensure high-quality early childhood education across programs and classrooms.

• Model effective instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and developmentally appropriate practices

• Support teachers in planning engaging, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning experiences
• Support implementation of classroom strategies that promote respect, kindness, and a sense of belonging
• Model and coach teachers on establishing consistent classroom routines that help children feel secure and understand expectations
• Assist teachers in arranging classroom environments to ensure accessibility and inclusion for children with diverse learning needs
• Guide teachers in using positive language and relationship-building strategies to create a warm, welcoming classroom climate
• Partner with teachers to identify and reduce classroom triggers that may contribute to challenging behaviors

• Support implementation of evidence-based curriculum, assessment systems, and instructional frameworks

• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations to provide feedback aligned with program quality standards and state early learning guidelines (CLASS, TPOT, TPITO, ITERS)
• Help teachers align learning centers and instructional strategies with curriculum and framework expectations
• Perform all program responsibilities within the parameters of the Head Start Performance Standards mandates, and Kansas Licensing regulations

• Facilitate coaching cycles that include goal setting, observation, feedback, reflection, and progress monitoring

• Deliver coaching sessions for teachers and support staff
• Attend mandatory In-Service trainings and staff meetings

• Assist educators in analyzing student assessment data to guide instruction and intervention

• Collaborate with teachers to identify instructional adjustments based on child outcomes.
• Help monitor program effectiveness and achievement of school readiness goals

• Maintain professionalism and a team structure; serve as a role model for staff, children and parents. Attend all service training as provided

• Support management decisions both in actions and words

• Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures

• Maintain dependable, punctual attendance and adhere to appropriate break times
• Responsible for reporting any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authority
• Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community
• Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP, Inc customers
• Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP, Inc
• Ability to work unconventional business hours
• Other duties as assigned

• Basic computer skills, must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, email and digital calendars

• Basic operation skills of general office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes, and phone systems
• Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities. Tactful, mature, and flexible
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the…