Description
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Description
Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the
Early Childhood Education Coach provides one-on-one coaching to center-based
teachers to improve the quality of the learning experience in the center
program. This aligns with the program’s school readiness goals, curricula, and
other approaches to professional development providing ongoing communication
between the coach, the Assistant Director, Education Services Manager
Assessments, Disability Services Manager, and other managers and coordinators.
This is a limited position that may convert to career.
Annual Salary Range: $56,200 – $106,200
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in child development, Early Childhood
Education, Human Development, Social Sciences, or related field - 2 years of experience in a public or private organization
or community development agency providing direct delivery of services to
clients. - 2 years of experience working directly with 0-5 children in
a teaching position, families, and staff in an early care and education
setting. - Required to hold valid California driver’s license, have a
driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures - CPR, Basic First Aid Certificate (or must obtain within 6
months of hire) - Per funding agency requirements, all Early Head Start staff
must complete background checks prior to hire and at least every five years
that includes, sex offender registry check, State or FBI criminal history
check, including fingerprint check, child abuse registry check. - Must meet state health requirements that include passing a
physical examination as condition of employment, providing verification of
COVID-19 vaccine, TB Clearance, and up to date with immunization - Understanding and use of the principles and practices of
the ECE field, including reflective practice, dual language learning, and
Practice-Based Coaching - Ability to communicate effectively with families, Early
Head Start staff, community resource agencies, consultants and volunteers to
support families in locating and accessing appropriate community services as
needed. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; including Excel. Must
be able to type at least 30 words per minute. - Communicate effectively with staff and develop positive
work relationships. Works collaboratively as a team player with her/his staff,
clients (children and parents) and other professionals in the program/agency. - Required knowledge of the following Professional
Development Pathways tools: California Infant & Toddlers and Preschool
Learning Foundations and Frameworks (Pre-K or Infant/Toddler as appropriate),
Ages and Stages Questionnaire. - Ability to provide education, training opportunities, and
promote positive relationship building for all enrolled pregnant women,
families and their infants and toddlers. Ability to conduct on-site staff
training when needed. - Fluency and proficiency in English, Excellent written and
oral communication skills, detail oriented. Bilingual in English and Spanish is
preferred. - Sound organizational and time management skills to manage
high and varied activity levels.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to carry children, up to 40 pounds, during each
workday when necessary. - Ability to engage in frequent bending, reaching, twisting
and engage in moderate to frequent kneeling, crawling, and stooping while
observing, or performing classroom activities. - Ability to engage in frequent writing, typing on keyboards,
and handling small objects (e.g. arts and crafts for children). - Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time that
may exceed an hour at a time. This includes sitting on the floor for extended
periods (e.g. while engaging in child development activities during home
visits, classroom, and socialization sessions).
Preferred:
- 1 year supervisory, management, or coaching / advisory
experience in an early childhood head start program setting OR related program
experience and knowledge in supervision techniques (e.g., reflective
supervision). - Master’s degree in child development or related area.
- Family Development Credential.
- Child Development Permit / Certification
- Knowledge and experience of the following program quality
assessment tools: Environmental Rating Scales (ERS) and CLASS. Coaches
demonstrate knowledge of tools by completion of 2-day observer training for
CLASS and in-depth training for ERS tools (ECERS, ITERS, or FCCERS). Preferred
experience integrating the necessary tools and domains into their coaching
practices - Knowledge in adult learning principles