BAKERRIPLEY·Houston, Texas
The Instructional Coach provides mentoring and training to teachers to promote effective, developmentally appropriate classroom instruction. They observe classroom interactions, demonstrate lessons, and assist staff in achieving curriculum goals and monitoring student progress.
Assists teachers in creating classroom environments that are conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students by: 1) Observing classroom instruction and providing feedback; 2) Demonstrating lessons for teachers; 3) Conducting small and large group trainings; 4) Act as a ‘coach’ in providing assistance. Develops and demonstrates lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences. Supports teachers in guiding the learning process toward the achievement of state and local curriculum goals. Assists teachers in establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and in communicating these objectives to the students. Monitors screenings, observation and documentation of student progress in GOLD. Assists teachers in the appropriate assessment of children’s development and accomplishments and assists in the referral process. Monitors classroom set-up and teacher/child interactions through the Classroom Assessment Scoring System. Keeps current with latest research on best practices in early childhood education and uses knowledge to develop materials, policies and training materials for teachers and other staff. Provides staff development, conducts staff meetings, and serves on staff committees as requested. Communicates effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the agency. Provides recommendations to the Senior Child Development Services Coordinator on the purchase of necessary classroom materials and supplies. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation and/or Experience Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field required A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field. A minimum of three years of teaching experience is required for this position.
Market context
Instructional coach openings in Texas often reflect steady demand in districts focused on curriculum support, teacher development, and student achievement. These roles are competitive because schools usually look for candidates with classroom credibility, coaching skills, and experience aligned to early childhood or related instructional settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to show three years of teaching experience plus examples of mentoring or instructional improvement.