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Preschool Curriculum Coach

Duties

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Curriculum and Assessment 

  • Ensure that the program selects a high-quality, research-based curriculum in alignment with the  Illinois Early Learning Standards (IELDS).  
  • Ensure that the program selects an authentic assessment tool that aligns with the curriculum. Manage program implementation of selected curriculum, assessment tool and any supplemental  materials. Align program practices and standards to support quality implementation.  Coordinate teacher training (teacher and teacher assistants) on the selected screening tool,  curriculum, and assessment tool. 
  • Provide support to classroom education staff in creating lesson plans that align to the curriculum and the IELDs and reflect developmentally appropriate practice. Provide teachers with timely  feedback and recommendations.  
  • Support the analysis of program and classroom level data, (assessment, monitoring, etc.) as a  driver of program quality and instructional excellence. 

Instructional Quality and Professional Development  

  • Identify professional development opportunities offered by funders, regional professional  development providers and conferences that align to teaching staff goals and needs and bring  new and emerging best practices into the program. 
  • Develop and facilitate a professional learning community focused on instructional excellence.  • Provide a professional development plan addressing issues of English Learners,  cultural diversity, and inclusion. 
  • Support and facilitate teaching staff on individual professional development plans. 

Observation and Coaching  

  • Conduct regular observation in all assigned classrooms and maintain records; support peer  observation and learning between classrooms/sites. 
  • Engage education staff in individual and group reflective coaching to discuss observations and  develop a plan to strengthen challenging areas and build on areas of strength.  
  • Identify resources and materials that will support instructional quality and integrate them into  program practices.  
  • Develop internal systems and procedures that advance instructional quality  

Qualifications

  • Holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited 

University or College

  • Meets all licensure requirements including teaching or specialist area endorsement

in the state of Illinois

  • Demonstrates current pedagogical practices in the classroom through participation in a professional learning community
  • Demonstrates ability to utilize a variety of data sources and problem-solving structures in order to ensure the academic and social-emotional success of all students.  Makes data-driven decisions using formative and summative assessments

Salary/Benefits

  • Employment determined by school calendar.
  • Salary and benefits to be established in the Negotiated Agreement with the Board of Education. Commensurate with Experience, however starting salary for is $53,990 for full-time.

How to Apply

Fill out an on-line application at www.asd4.org   ... click on Employment Opportunities under District tab.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

http://www.generalasp.com/d4/onlineapp/

Job Posting Date

7/15/2026

Application Deadline

7/31/2026

Start Date

8/12/2026