Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Instructional Coach

  • Supervisor: Head Start Educational Manager
  • Opening Date: February 9th, 2026
  • N/A
  • Salary: $45,760 - $54,080 (DOQ)

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized coaching to teaching staff, including goal setting, action planning, focused observations, and reflective feedback sessions.
  • Conduct regular classroom observations to assess instructional practices and learning environments.
  • Model effective teaching strategies and positive classroom management techniques during in-class support sessions.
  • Support teachers in implementing curriculum with fidelity while honoring individual classroom and child needs.
  • Assist teachers in developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized professional development plans.
  • Facilitate group training sessions and workshops related to early childhood education, curriculum implementation, and best teaching practices.
  • Support continuous improvement through reflective practice and adult learning principles.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date coaching logs, observation notes, and professional development records.
  • Analyze data from observations and assessments to inform coaching strategies and professional development planning
  • Prepare reports as required for program monitoring, evaluation, and compliance.
  • Ensure coaching practices align with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and other applicable regulations.
  • Support staff in understanding and applying the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF).
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, education staff, and program leadership to support instructional quality.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and a positive, solution-focused approach.
  • Serve as a supportive and flexible team member, willing to assist where needed to meet program goals.
  • Stay informed about current research, evidence-based practices, and coaching methodologies in early childhood education.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and reflective feedback skills.
  • Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with staff.
  • Collaborative mindset and positive team presence.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

    • Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with at least 5 years of Lead Teacher experience; or
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education with at least 3 years of Lead

    Teacher experience.

    • Demonstrated understanding of instructional coaching models or the ability and willingness to research, adopt, and

    implement an effective coaching model.

    • Strong knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood settings.
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Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening. CCCC gives preference to qualified Native American’s and Veterans in accordance with the Spirit Lake Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). CCCC is an EEOC Employer.

Contact: Human Resource Office 701-766-1309
Submit Resume/Application with supporting documents to vanessa.thomas@littlehoop.edu
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