Early Learning Instructional Specialist - Joyful Learning Academy

**This position will be based out of our new early learning center, Joyful Learning Academy, at 3025 Bethany Church Rd, Snellville.

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia teaching certification Required
• Early Childhood certification Preferred
• Coaching endorsement required (can be obtained after employment) Required

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university Required
• Master's Degree in a related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 3 years of successful teaching experience required - Pre-K or Kindergarten Preferred
• Experience delivering professional learning opportunities, working with best practices in early learning, curriculum development and implementation and working with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks/projects concurrently
• Ability to create and deliver professional learning that supports the direction of the Office of Early Learning and School Readiness
• Strong communication skills, both in oral and written format
• Knowledge and application of research-based instructional strategies for early learning
• Ability to work successfully with colleagues and build connections with school personnel
• Ability to project and generate a positive attitude
• Ability to effect change.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for various tasks that support the development, revision, and implementation of best practices in teaching and learning and professional learning development and delivery, data collection and evaluation in the Pre-K setting to support overall student well-being and academic achievement.

• Develop and implement professional learning initiatives.
  • Develop professional learning consistent with philosophy, goals, objectives, and needs of the district and the Office of Early Learning and School Readiness.
  • Provide professional learning for administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and other appropriate personnel.
  • Provide coaching support for teachers on Pre-K and kindergarten readiness best practices and strategies with curriculum.
• Develop strategies and tools designed to support the academic achievement and well-being of all Pre-K students.
  • Assist in the development of lesson plans, instructional calendars, extensions, and assessments for Pre-K.
  • Facilitate staff development initiatives.
  • Utilize data to identify strengths and areas of need in student learning and teacher support in Pre-K.
  • Work across curriculum and content areas to develop and support innovative approaches to teaching Pre-K students.
• Support local schools in the district with implementation of Pre-K strategies.
  • Provide support to Local School Plans for Improvement (LSPI) as applicable to Pre-K learning and student well-being.
  • Provide support and assistance to administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and other appropriate personnel who are supporting Pre-K and kindergarten readiness.
• Communicate to various internal and external audiences concerning best practices and information regarding Pre-K and kindergarten readiness.
  • Interpret district and program philosophy, goals, and objectives to various audiences.
  • Share information to appropriate personnel regarding current research, knowledge, and trends regarding Pre-K and kindergarten readiness.
  • Partner and collaborate with other coaches and specialists supporting Pre-K and kindergarten readiness.
  • Partner and collaborate with Early Childhood Special Education staff.
• Provide student and teacher support as identified in Gwinnett County Public Schools' strategic initiatives and priorities.
  • Manage and promote Pre-K and kindergarten readiness best practices and resources.
  • Model instruction in classrooms as appropriate.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.