Preschool Instructional Coach​/Preschool Intervention Referral Specialist

Location: Mickleton

Preschool Instructional Coach/Preschool Intervention Referral Specialist

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood

Date Posted:

5/20/2026

Location:

Jeffrey Clark

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Title:

PRESCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL COACH/PRESCHOOL INTERVENTION REFERRAL SPECIALIST

Salary:
As per EGEA salary guide based on experience and degree level $63,247 - $93,925

Benefits:
Coverage Medical/Prescription/Dental

compensation Program:
Teachers Pension Annuity Fund

Qualifications:

Certification/License

* P-3 New Jersey Standard Teacher Certification

* Minimum of three years of general education and preschool teaching experience

Education:

* Bachelors from an accredited college or university

* Graduate degree in early childhood education with an emphasis on early literacy and/or early mathematics; OR a graduate degree in educational supervision/leadership

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

* Experience with a range of appropriate early childhood assessments, including performance-based and classroom quality assessment instruments

* Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy

* Experience implementing developmentally appropriate preschool curricula

* Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans

* Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students

* Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed

* Experience providing professional development to teachers

* Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents

* Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

* Must pass criminal background check and fingerprints, pre-employment drug screening and TB test

Experience:

* Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience with a demonstrated strong background in preschool education

* Strong organizational, interpersonal, group leadership

* Strong communication skills

* Knowledge of current research and practices in preschool education

* Skill in evaluating and developing curriculum

* Possess strong technology skills

* Willingness to work in a collaborative environment

* Required criminal history review background check and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Reports To:

Supervisor of Early Childhood and building Principal as designated by the Superintendent

Purpose:

The Preschool Instructional Coach/Preschool Intervention Referral Specialist provides and maintains high levels of quality by helping and supporting preschool teachers. The primary role of the Preschool Instructional Coach/Preschool Intervention Referral Specialist is to visit classrooms and coach teachers using the reflective cycle. He/She assumes professional responsibility for providing learning experiences and supervision of assigned young students in a supportive and positive classroom climate in the early childhood program that develops in each child the skills, attitudes and knowledge to provide a good foundation for continued education following the approved curricula and directives of the schools.

Performance Responsibilities:

* Visit preschool classrooms on a regular basis to model, coach informally observe using structured observation instruments, such as ECERS-3 and TPOT and provide feedback to teaching staff based on the reflective cycle to assist with the implementation of The Creative Curriculum for Preschool and Teaching Strategies GOLD

* Conduct regular classroom visits to observe, model, and provide feedback to make recommendations about appropriate strategies, classroom modifications, and the selection of adaptive material to address the needs of children with challenging behaviors or potential learning disabilities

* Provide staff development based on systematic classroom observations consistent with a classroom-quality assessment instrument

* Make recommendations to the Supervisor of Early Childhood to provide additional professional development as needed

* Ensure systematic early childhood program assessment occurs in the preschool program

* Ensure implementation of Teaching Strategies GOLD performance-based assessment tool is connected to the preschool curriculum

* Planning and implementation of family involvement programs

* Support transition activities, programs and services between and among preschool through grade three programs

* Consult with preschool classroom teachers to adapt and modify teaching practices to hep preschool children meet the Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards

* Coordinate with school district Child Study Team members, when appropriate, to ensure seamless preschool programming

* Refer children, when all other efforts have failed to the child Study Team as set forth in NJAC 6A:14, Special Education

* Provide support to general education teachers to address the needs of children with challenging behaviors

* Provide support including written…