What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Preschool Instructional Coach position at Regional Office of Education #33?
Position Title: Early Childhood Preschool Instructional Coach
Location: Galesburg, Illinois
Department: Early Childhood Preschool
Reports to: Director of Early Childhood
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
Revised Date: 7/8/2024
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for supporting classroom education staff, including teachers and paraprofessionals, in refining their practices, enhancing instructional quality, and achieving mastery as early childhood professionals. The Instructional Coach will collaborate with staff to adhere to the expectations outlined in the Illinois State Board of Education Preschool Compliance Checklist and Implementation Manual, while also following the guidelines of the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale-3.
This role focuses on implementing strengths-based instructional coaching to support early childhood educators through curriculum alignment, classroom observation, and professional development. The coach builds strong relationships with staff, provides timely feedback on lesson planning and instruction, and helps align practices with Illinois Early Learning Standards, ISBE compliance, and ECERS-3.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, & CRITICAL SKILLS
1. Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education and specific early childhood expertise
2. Competence in utilizing Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Virtual Meeting Platforms.
3. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
4. Ability to push/pull up to 10 lbs.
5. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and an acceptable/courteous manner.
6. Understanding and awareness of multicultural needs.
7. Ability to maintain a positive and collaborative relationship/attitude across all ROE programs.
ABOUT THE ROE
The Regional Office of Education is an intermediate agency between the Illinois State Board of Education and local school districts. The Regional Office of Education #33 works with nine districts across the four counties: Henderson, Knox, Mercer, and Warren. We have eight programs and nine different services, with over 200 employees throughout the four counties. These programs and services can be anything from parenting classes and professional development for area educators to bus driver training, fingerprinting, and much more.
Working for ROE #33 is rewarding, and we know when you leave for the day, you will feel like you have made a difference in your community.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,000 - $48,000