Preschool Instructional Coach

Position Type PreK Teaching Date Posted 6/23/2026 Location District-Wide Date Available 2026-2027 School Year Montclair Public Schools Personnel Department

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE

Preschool Instructional Coach

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree and preschool through grade three (P-3) teacher certification; Experience teaching in general education preschool programs; Experience in implementing developmentally appropriate preschool curricula; Experience with a range of appropriate early childhood assessments, including performance-based and classroom-quality assessment instruments; Experience providing professional development to classroom teachers; Ability to work on site during the hours required Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities Required criminal background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal alien status Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO

Assigned Pre-K Administrator

JOB GOAL

Provide modeling, coaching, observing, and providing feedback to teaching staff in preschool programs using the reflective cycle.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Visiting classrooms regularly to model, coach, informally observe using structured observation instruments, and provide feedback to teaching staff in preschool programs based on the reflective cycle to assist with the implementation of the comprehensive curriculum and the Preschool Standards; Assist novice teachers; Provide professional development that supports English language learners and children in inclusive classrooms settings; Providing staff development based on systematic classroom observations consistent with a classroom-quality assessment instrument; Making recommendations to administrators or supervisors of preschool programs to provide additional professional development as needed; Ensuring systematic early childhood program assessment occurs in the preschool program; Collaborating with the preschool intervention and referral specialists (PIRSs) to ensure systematic curriculum supports in social-emotional development; Ensuring implementation of the comprehensive performance-based assessment system that is connected to the comprehensive preschool curriculum as part of the three-year preschool program plan and/or annual update; Participating in parent involvement programs with district board of education and private provider staff; Supporting transition activities, programs, and services between and among preschool through grade three programs; and Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10-month salary and benefits as determined by the MEA negotiated agreement. This is a PreK Grant funded position.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of certified staff. Established 11/2023 Revised 6/2024 The Montclair Public School District encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.