Pre-School Instructional Coach (Part-time/Temp)

Greenwich United Way, in partnership with local community-based organizations and Greenwich Public Schools, is currently seeking a part-time/temporary hire with the following minimum qualifications for this full-time position:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary

Education; Master’s preferred

• Five years minimum of successful teaching experience
• Familiarity with national, state, and local curriculum standards and frameworks
• Demonstrated experience in using research-based instructional strategies
• Knowledge and experience in early childhood education, pedagogy, and assessment (including data analysis), and research-based best practices
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theories
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others
• Commitment to the success of all students

The following are the major responsibilities of the Instructional Coach who will work with the teaching staff at local pre-schools:

• Coaches and supports teachers in the implementation of effective research-based practices
• Co-teaches and/or models lessons for individual teachers or small groups of teachers
• Demonstrates and models instructional strategies
• Supports teachers in the design of lessons and activities
• Provides data analysis support to teachers
• Conducts classroom observations and provides feedback to teachers
• Works collaboratively with school instructional leaders to encourage sharing of best practices
• Supports new and veteran teachers
• Other duties as may be assigned by management