Early Childhood PreK Instructional Coach

Early Childhood PreK Instructional Coach

Ottawa Area ISD Early Childhood Program
- Zeeland at City on a Hill
- Zeeland, Michigan. Open in Google Maps.

• Job : 5806848
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Identification

• Job Title: Early Childhood PreK Instructional Coach
• Department / School / Program: Early Childhood
• Reports To: Director of Preschool
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Early Childhood Preschool Instructional Coach will serve as a mentor, support, and coach for teaching teams supporting Preschool programming in GSRP and ECSE classrooms.

Essential Job Functions

• Use the Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) framework to support targeted classrooms in achieving quality improvement goals
• Collaboratively coach teaching teams to support all PreK-aged learners through the implementation of innovative, research-based, and developmentally appropriate strategies.
• Conduct program quality assessments (e.g., CLASS) in GSRP classrooms and co-develop CLASS continuous improvement plans with teaching teams.
• Create collaborative relationships to provide monthly PBC support including targeted observation, reflection and feedback, shared goal writing, and action planning.
• Support GSRP classrooms through regular monitoring to ensure compliance with program policies and requirements.
• Develop and facilitate professional learning and intervention materials to support teaching teams and child-level needs through the MTSS and data review process.
• Analyze and synthesize data (e.g., IEPs, Smart Teach, LRE rubric, parent reporting, CLASS, TPOT, observations) to improve child and classroom outcomes.
• Coach teaching teams on implementing child-specific accommodations and interventions across developmental domains (cognitive, motor, literacy, math, social-emotional, language).
• Support strong classroom SEL (social-emotional learning) and behavior management practices.
• Consult and collaborate with the Early Childhood PreK Instructional Coach team to provide aligned and cohesive support across OAISD programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as an advocate for high-quality PreK programming across OAISD, promoting inclusive opportunities for all children.
• Provide varied coaching strategies tailored to individual staff and team needs.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities including but not limited to PBC, CLASS, SEEDS Literacy Framework, TPOT, and ASQ.
• Develop and facilitate professional learning and intervention information and materials as needed to support teaching teams and individual children through MTSS and data review processes.
• Collaborate with local teachers, administrators, and staff to maintain and enhance program quality.
• Attend local, statewide, and national professional learning events as appropriate.
• Model and demonstrate effective early childhood instructional practices, promoting both foundational and advanced knowledge and skills.

Education and Experience

• A Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Masters in Early Childhood Special Education or equivalent.
• 5 or more years relevant job experience in early childhood education. Both Special Education and General Education experience are preferred.
• Special Education endorsement is preferred.

Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ethical judgement, Innovation and adaptability, professionalism and leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time with minimal errors
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Patience
• Empathy
• Regular and predictable attendance working one’s fully scheduled hours
• Ability to work in-person
• Engage with colleagues and the public in-person
• Accept and apply feedback
• Work independently
• Apply critical thinking skills to tasks and projects
• May require lifting, climbing, and standing for extended periods.

Compensation and Employment Details

• Salary: $60,480-$75,600 Depending on qualifications
• Schedule: 195 days, Full-time. This position operates primarily…