What are the responsibilities and job description for the Beginning Teacher Instructional Support Coach (Part-time) position at Nash County Public Schools?
OLPH Catholic School is seeking a Beginning Teacher Instructional Support Coach for elementary grades, providing 8 hours per week for 9 weeks. The coach will mentor and guide a cohort of new teachers (maximum of two) through one-on-one conversations, offer lesson plan support, and provide instructional modeling to enhance teaching practices focused on small group learning.
The role also includes assisting with classroom management strategies and fostering a positive, supportive learning environment. This position is ideal for an experienced educator passionate about empowering new teachers and promoting best practices in elementary education. The Coach will play a key role in encouraging professional growth and confidence among beginning teachers.
1. Gives examples; provides opportunities for first year teacher to observe instructional behavior; suggests alternatives.
2. Helps beginning teachers explore ways to involve pupils in learning.
3. Listens carefully and uses beginning teachers’ responses to improve learning for pupils.
4. Gives clarification and feedback by providing specific and general answers to questions.
5. Assists beginning teachers in setting up routines and in understanding the school organization.
6. Helps beginning teachers by demonstrating lessons for teaching specific learning objectives; likes to teach; monitors progress and impact of learning in the classroom.
7. Helps beginning teachers to become self-evaluative.
8. Provides appropriate materials and directs beginning teachers to in-school and community resources; shares ideas.
9. Develops a relationship of trust, confidentiality and support; is there when needed.
10. Provides instruction in specific knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: • Bachelor’s degree in the field of education is required. • Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE: • Five (5) years of equivalent work experience in a relevant field required • Experience as a teacher required • Teacher leadership experience at the school and/or district office required • Experience working in an urban school district or comparable governmental/public sector work preferred • Experience in designing, presenting, and facilitating adult learning preferred
The role also includes assisting with classroom management strategies and fostering a positive, supportive learning environment. This position is ideal for an experienced educator passionate about empowering new teachers and promoting best practices in elementary education. The Coach will play a key role in encouraging professional growth and confidence among beginning teachers.
1. Gives examples; provides opportunities for first year teacher to observe instructional behavior; suggests alternatives.
2. Helps beginning teachers explore ways to involve pupils in learning.
3. Listens carefully and uses beginning teachers’ responses to improve learning for pupils.
4. Gives clarification and feedback by providing specific and general answers to questions.
5. Assists beginning teachers in setting up routines and in understanding the school organization.
6. Helps beginning teachers by demonstrating lessons for teaching specific learning objectives; likes to teach; monitors progress and impact of learning in the classroom.
7. Helps beginning teachers to become self-evaluative.
8. Provides appropriate materials and directs beginning teachers to in-school and community resources; shares ideas.
9. Develops a relationship of trust, confidentiality and support; is there when needed.
10. Provides instruction in specific knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION: • Bachelor’s degree in the field of education is required. • Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE: • Five (5) years of equivalent work experience in a relevant field required • Experience as a teacher required • Teacher leadership experience at the school and/or district office required • Experience working in an urban school district or comparable governmental/public sector work preferred • Experience in designing, presenting, and facilitating adult learning preferred
