Early Childhood Consultant and Instructional Coach Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County - 4.3 Valley View, OH Job Details Part-time | Full-time 23 hours ago Qualifications Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description JobID:

4024

Position Type:

Support Staff/Educational Consultant Date Posted:

8/19/2026

Location:

Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio Date Available:

As soon as possible

Closing Date:

Until Filled District:

ESC ESC Early Childhood Consultant & Instructional Coach Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (ESCNEO) In Partnership with Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) & PRE4CLE The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio (ESCNEO), in collaboration with Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and PRE4CLE, is seeking an adaptable, collaborative, and highly skilled Early Childhood Consultant & Instructional Coach to join our team immediately/August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an early childhood professional who is passionate about supporting educators, strengthening classroom instruction, and improving outcomes for young children.

POSITION AT A GLANCE

Position:

Early Childhood Consultant & Instructional Coach Status:

Part-Time, transitioning to

Full-Time ASAP Start Date:

Immediate / August 2026

Partnership:

ESCNEO • CMSD • PRE4

CLE Work Setting:

Preschool classrooms and professional learning environments across CMSD sites Expectations include, but not limited to: Professional Development Design, facilitate, and evaluate high-impact professional development for early childhood educators. Develop learning experiences that respond to educator needs and promote effective instructional practices. Support professional learning focused on high-quality early childhood instruction. Instructional Coaching & Co-Teaching Provide job-embedded, side-by-side coaching within preschool classrooms. Model effective instructional strategies and co-teaching practices. Collaborate with General Education and Special Education teachers to strengthen inclusive classroom practices. Build trusting, productive relationships with educators and school-based teams. Curriculum & Instructional Support Conduct initial professional development needs assessments during August/September. Support high-quality curriculum implementation and instructional alignment. Help educators translate professional learning into effective classroom practice. Collaborate with CMSD, ESCNEO, and PRE4CLE leadership to respond to evolving program and classroom needs.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate will have: A background in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, or a related field. Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating professional development. Experience coaching educators and/or supporting co-teaching teams. Strong knowledge of early childhood instructional practices. Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills. A high degree of adaptability and flexibility. A strong commitment to improving outcomes for young children and supporting educators in urban early childhood settings.

FLEXIBILITY IS KEY

This position is designed for a professional who can thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and evolving environment. Schedule, classroom assignments, and responsibilities may shift based on the needs identified by the collaborative leadership teams of CMSD, ESCNEO, and

PRE4CLE. WHY JOIN US?

Be part of a collaborative partnership focused on strengthening early childhood education across Cleveland. Your expertise will directly support educators and preschool classrooms while helping build stronger instructional practices and better outcomes for young learners. If you are an experienced early childhood professional who is ready to coach, collaborate, lead professional learning, and make an immediate impact—we want to hear from you! The Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio is an equal opportunity employer. Email To A Friend Print Version