Salary: $4,584 / month (depending on position and qualifications)

Posting: Accepting applications as long as posting is up

To apply: Submit a resume, transcript, diplomas, and certificates

Bonus: Signing bonus eligible, $500

The Education Coach will support and advocate for high quality early childhood experiences within Mile High Early Learning centers and community partnerships throughout the Denver metro region. The Education Coach will support the growth and capacity development of teaching staff by providing coaching, training, and professional development to adult learners in the Mile High Early Learning community. The foundation of the Education Coach’s work will be based on MHEL’s vision, trauma-informed practices, responsive caregiving, and curricular approaches that align with the Head Start Early Learning Framework and the Colorado Early Learning & Development Guidelines.

Work Environment:

Mile High Early Learning is a leading provider of early care and education for children 6 weeks to five years focused on growing great young minds and preparing them for kindergarten and the world using a Montessori inspired curriculum approach.

Consider joining a learning organization that is as focused on growing great teachers and family-oriented professionals as we are on providing a high-quality educational experience for our students and comprehensive services to our families. Mile High Early Learning invests in our staff with ongoing professional development including college courses, certifications, conferences, and workshops. Our professional development programs include semi-annual Child Development Associate certification trainings, annual Inclusive Practice in Early Childhood training, and a Bachelors Residency program.

Mile High Early Learning is seeking candidates who are committed to educational equity and anti-racism, and willing to engage in the hard work it takes to bring positive, impactful change. As an inclusive, learning-centered organization, we embrace innovation, reflection, and assessment to continuously improve.

We are always looking to add thoughtful, energetic, honest, positive, and creative people to our team. Must be an outstanding communicator and rapport builder.

Responsibilities of the Education Coach include:

• Working with department directors to ensure quality standards are implemented for children in the classroom
• Working with individual teachers to set achievable goals, based on multiple sources of data, within each coaching cycle that support development of best practices
• Utilizing coaching protocols to structure and document work with each teacher, including the provision of regular feedback and differentiated coaching strategies
• Facilitating professional development for early learning professionals and MHEL staff, as well as training/workshops for parents and community members
• Participating in regular coaching meetings and professional learning opportunities for MHEL Coaches, fully engaging in ongoing professional learning
• Supporting teachers in their work to provide a high quality early learning experience for each child and family
• Engaging with stakeholders (teachers, program directors, families and community members) using a strengths-based, culturally competent lens
• Support HS/EHS partner sites with coaching, curriculum implementation, professional development and education data collection as needed
• Work in collaboration and across departments to ensure quality standards are implemented for children in the classroom.
• Utilize MHEL’s curriculum structure & pedagogical approach to identify areas of focus for coaching, training, and professional development.
• Provide coaching and support to community partner sites to ensure Head Start Performance Standards are embedded within MHEL-funded programs.
• Utilize coaching protocols to structure and document work with each teacher, including the provision of regular feedback and differentiated coaching strategies. Work with individual teachers to set achievable goals, based on multiple sources of data, within each coaching cycle that support development of best practices.
• Design and facilitate professional development for MHEL staff and community needs.
• Participate in regular coaching meetings and professional learning opportunities for MHEL Coaches, fully engaging in ongoing professional learning.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Mile High Early Learning Offers the following benefits after start of employment:

• Signing bonus (see above)
• 5 weeks of paid time off
• Employee discount for child care (employees' children attend for free)
• Health insurance (as low as $138/mth)
• Dental insurance (at no cost for employee only coverage)
• Short term, Long term, and Life Insurance (no cost)
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Financial support for education related college coursework or degree attainment
• Employee assistance program with robust mental health support

Required and preferred qualifications for the Education Coach include:

• Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience working in early childhood education. Experience as a trainer, mentor, coach, or administrator preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of research, data, and child outcomes tracking
• Completion of, or the ability to complete, training or certification in Teaching Strategies GOLD, CLASS, the Pyramid Plus Approach, and/or ERS, as designated by supervisor
• Familiarity with the Montessori philosophy
• Have a working knowledge of:
• * Developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education
• * Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG) (maintain reliability)
• * Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) (maintain reliability)
• * Infant/Toddler/Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ITERS, ECERS)
• * Trauma-informed early childhood practices
• * Pyramid Model
• Currently hold, or have the ability to obtain, a Colorado Coaching and Colorado Trainer Credential
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including some evenings and (rarely) weekends
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to use your own vehicle during work hours as well as valid license and insurance

MHEL uses an online system for references. Applicants must be prepared to provide a minimum of three references to qualify for employment.

Mile High Early Learning is a drug-free work place and we perform pre-employment drug screenings. #ID23