Early Childhood Education Coach, EHS - Pediatrics

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

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