Preschool Instructional Coach (PIC)

Position Type District Date Posted 5/7/2026 Location Elementary Schools Date Available 09/01/2026   Additional Information: Show/Hide Preschool Instructional Coach (PIC) Position Type: Full-Time (100% dedicated to PIC duties) Reports To: Early Childhood Supervisor Note: Per grant requirements, this position carries NO teacher, supervisory, or evaluator responsibilities. Job Overview The Preschool Instructional Coach (PIC) provides embedded, non-evaluative professional development to preschool teachers. The PIC's primary goal is to maximize teacher efficacy, fidelity to the curriculum, and the use of data to drive daily instruction. Key Responsibilities Curriculum Implementation: Provide direct coaching and modeling to teachers to ensure fidelity to the Connect4Learning (C4L) curriculum. Assessment Coaching: Train and support teachers in utilizing the Teaching Strategies GOLD performance-based assessment system. Data-Driven Instruction: Assist teachers in analyzing assessment data (such as Class Profile and Individual Child Reports) to plan effective small-group instruction and individualize learning experiences. Classroom Evaluation: Conduct structured classroom observations using the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale - Third Edition (ECERS-3) to gather environmental data and shape ongoing professional development goals. Inclusive Modification: Collaborate closely with the PIRS to help teachers modify daily routines (e.g., shortening Circle Time, incorporating sensory breaks) to ensure accessibility for students with disabilities. Professional Development: Design and deliver comprehensive professional development for all preschool staff, including training on implicit bias and culturally responsive teaching. Requirements (Based on standard NJDOE PEA Guidelines): * Valid NJ Standard Certificate in Early Childhood Education (P-3). Minimum of 35 years of successful experience teaching in a preschool general education/inclusion classroom. Deep knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD, ECERS-3, and project-based learning.