Early Childhood Instructional Coach:

*Must be a New Mexico resident.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a related field such as, Early Childhood Education-Birth to Grade 3,

Elementary Education (plus a minimum of ten years’ experience in an early childhood

classroom-preschool to grade 3) or Special Education (plus a minimum of ten years’ experience in an

early childhood classroom)

• Level II PED license or higher and Special Education Endorsement, or ability to obtain within

first two years of hire

• Dynamic individual with the ability to inspire teachers, staff and build collaborative

partnerships utilizing the Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) Model

• Ability to develop research-based professional learning material and programs designed to

improve teacher practices

• Ability to facilitate professional learning virtually and in person, embedding adult learning

principles

• Ability to implement new concepts/programs/practices in diverse environments

• Ability to present information to various audiences

• Ability to work in a flexible, cooperative and professional manner while projecting excellent

interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work independently out of a satellite/home office, prioritizing tasks and utilizing

effective time management skills

• Ability to work in a team both virtually and in person

• Superior problem solving and reasoning skills

• Demonstrate leadership qualities with emphasis on the ability to collaborate

and support other staff to promote effective performance

• Motivated to serve the best interests of the program, meet goals, and produce

high quality work

• Demonstrate competence with computer word processing, databases, and spreadsheet

applications

• Comfortable with video conference technology and web-based platforms used in Practice-Based

Coaching

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to provide own transportation and travel

statewide

Other Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a school setting and or with special needs populations

• Experience teaching or coaching

• Experience developing research based professional learning materials and or programs designed to

improve teacher, student and compliance outcomes

Scope of Work:

1. Ability to schedule, plan, and facilitate focused observations and coaching meetings on a

two-week cycle. Utilizing all components of the Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) model with fidelity:

• Shared goals and action plans

• Focused observation

• Reflection and feedback

• Focused on effective teaching practices, in the context of a collaborative partnership

• Conduct orientations to PBC

• Use the on-line TORSH platform

2. Provide additional consultative support such as:

• Develop and/or disseminate research and evidence-based resources with teachers and

administrators

• Provide on-site mentoring and modeling for new and returning teachers

• Meet with administrators to orient to the Practice-Based Coaching Model and the New Mexico PreK

Program Standards

• Provide technology support to teachers/administrators/educational assistants

3. Track and analyze data as it relates to the Practice-Based Coaching Model

4. Set goals and action steps based on Practice-Based Coaching data

5. Support the coordination of/and facilitate preschool specific professional learning such as:

• ePyramid

• Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling-Early Childhood (LETRS-EC)

• Early Literacy Strategies in Action

• Structured Literacy for Early Childhood Educators

6. Attend all mandatory professional learning as scheduled by the Early Childhood Instructional

Coaching Coordinators and/or CREC Administrator

7. Maintain regular communication with the Coordinators, including

a. monthly reflective supervision

b. changes in schedule

c. changes in coaching caseload

d. district specific issues

7. Maintain up to date time allocation data (Harvest Time)

8. Participate in program and professional learning design including

implementation of new ideas, problem-solving, and reporting

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $72,471.14 - $75,393.37 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Las Cruces, NM 88001