Anticipated Preschool Instructional Coach - Tenure Track

HACKENSACK BOARD OF EDUCATION (INC)

Hackensack, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Board of Education, Child Development, Coaching, Communication Skills, Data Processing, Data Visualization, Early Childhood Education, English Language, Health Plan, Information Retrieval, Lesson Plans, Mentoring, Nursery School and Preschool, Record Keeping, Regulations, Retirement Plan, Staff Development, Staff Training, Teachers Help, Telecommunications, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, Word Processing
LOCATION
Hackensack, NJ
POSTED
4 days ago

id='p4157_'>Anticipated Preschool Instructional Coach - Tenure Track JobID: 4157

Position Type:

2026 - 2027 Anticipated Opening

Date Posted:

7/16/2026

Location:

Early Childhood Development Center

Date Available:

09/01/2026

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POSTING NOTICE

Position:

Anticipated Preschool Instructional Coach - Tenure Track

Location:

Fanny M Hillers

Terms of Employment/Fringe Benefits:

10-Month, Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Sick, Personal & Vacation Time

Pension & Health Benefits

Salary:

Per the HEA/HBOE Agreement

Nature & Scope of Job: The Instructional Coach position supports all staff in the implementation of the district's instructional programs.

Qualifications:

Hold a New Jersey instructional certificate in accordance with the requirements of

N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11 with an Early Childhood

Education endorsement, and other appropriate endorsement(s) for the position held (N.J.A.C. 6:11-6.1,6.2 or 8.1 et seq.).

Have a minimum of 3-5 years teaching in general education and special education preschool programs.

Earned excellent teacher evaluation ratings;

Have a background in providing professional development through workshops and/or mentoring.

Have experience with developmentally appropriate early childhood assessments.

Experience with performance-based preschool assessments (Teaching Strategies Gold

Online, Student Portfolios, ESI=3, Brigance Early Childhood Screens III for 3-5 year olds);

Ability to use technology to assist in lesson planning, record keeping and data organization;

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of early childhood education, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and students needing to learn early childhood education.

Have the ability to implement developmentally appropriate curricula and structured teaching practices for the preschool teacher.

Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.

Work year of ten months, plus twenty days in the summer.

Salary or hourly wage, benefits, and leave time as per the HEA Bargaining Agreement.

Conditions established by all laws and codes of the State, and all policies, rules, and regulations established by the Board of Education (N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4 et seq.).

Description: The Preschool Instructional Coach provides in-classroom support to help preschool teachers further develop their classroom practice through the following ways:

Schedule regular classroom visitations: model, observe, coach and provide feedback to teachers;

Develop, facilitate and present staff development instruction;

Maintain activity log;

Coordinate planning, time management, meeting deadlines;

Establish high standards and expectations for all students for academic performance

and responsibility for behavior;

Assist preschool teachers to plan and implement sequential learning experiences for

students using a variety of instructional strategies, consistent with the district and

school's philosophy, mission statement, instructional goals, school level objectives and

the Preschool Standards. The learning experiences shall follow and use approved

curricula and instructional materials.

Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well

with students, staff, administration, parents and the community;

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing,

using proper grammar and vocabulary;

Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data

management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and

telecommunications; and

Facilitate transition of students to Kindergarten.

Application Process: Interested applicants must apply via Frontline/Applitrack, Job ID# 4150 Application Deadline: Open until filled.

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HACKENSACK BOARD OF EDUCATION (INC)