26-27 AY Temporary Faculty Pool - University Coach (Supervisor): PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction

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Temporary Faculty Pool - University Coach (Supervisor) – PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential Program

Position Summary: The University Coach (Supervisor) is a faculty member of the LEBSE Department, but supervises Teacher Credential Candidates for the PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential Programs. They are assigned Teacher Credential Candidates by the Office of Clinical Practice. Serving as a liaison between the University and the cooperating schools, they provide the schools and Mentor Teachers with information about the Teacher Credential Candidates and the PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential Program.

PK-3 ECE University Coaches (Supervisors) should be credentialed, or hold a Master Teacher or higher-level Child Development Permit, or have equivalent expertise such as an advanced degree or other evidence of professional competence and expertise in the field of early childhood education.

Coach Responsibility

• Meet with Mentor Teachers for an orientation...
• Make regular visits to the school site...
• Complete (in TK20) a minimum of six formal lesson observations...
• Be available and maintain communication...
• Review lesson plans and reflections...
• Use their experience and knowledge to assist...
• Use effective questioning and coaching strategies...
• Discuss and document “areas for improvement”...
• Support Candidates in basic needs...
• Evaluate the Teacher Candidate’s Site Visitation Project...
• Formally evaluate (Mid-Semester and Final-Semester Evaluation)...
• Assist the Teacher Candidate with meeting the Teaching Performance Expectations...
• Attend all mandatory program events...
• Interact with Teacher Credential Candidates and Mentor Teachers with respect at all times.
• Submit all proper documentation digitally through TK20

Compensation - Commensurate by qualifications and experience within salary range placement. The salary range for Temporary Faculty with a Master's degree is $5,507-6,677 per a month when teaching full time (15 WTUs).

Anticipated Semester

• Fall 2026: August 19, 2026 – December 22, 2026
• Spring 2027: January 15, 2027 – May 26, 2027

Required Qualifications:

Education

• A clear Multiple Subject teaching credential plus 24 ECE units or PK-3 credential.
• A Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field

Experience:

1. Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2. A minimum of three years experience teaching in PK-3 settings.