Early Childhood Coach

Helping People. Changing Lives.

Must be fluent in two or more languages, including one that supports the needs of the program and community.

As an Early Childhood Coach, you will play a vital role in planning and supporting the overall operations of our program. Working under the direction of the Education Coordinator, you'll provide essential feedback and guidance to help our teaching staff enhance their skills and provide the highest quality services to children and families. Your expertise will contribute to creating an enriching and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in child development/early childhood education or related field.
• Three years teaching experience with children ages 0-5 in a licensed setting.
• One year in a supervisory or administrative position.
• Must have Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License, a reliable insured vehicle, and an acceptable driving record.
• Must provide certificates of completion of approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training within (30) days of hire. Employee is responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid CPR/first aid certification at all times.
• Must have, or obtain by program-specified date, training in adult learning and in using assessment data to support coaching.
• Must be CLASS reliable within six months of hire and update reliability each year.
• Must complete Safety Training (Performance Standard; 1302.47) within three months of hire.
• Must complete (16) hours of training on preventative health practices, as required by Health and Safety Code.

As an Early Childhood Coach you will:

• Works closely with the education coordinators to plan and ensure a developmentally comprehensive, multicultural, anti-bias program for children and families.
• Works closely with education coordinators and specialists to plan and implement an effective training program for instructional staff to increase their knowledge, skills, and experience in child growth and development.
• Supports instructional staff through training, modeling, and guidance per coaching plan. Monitors the teaching staff for progress toward established goals.
• Scores teachers using the Classroom Assessment and Scoring System (CLASS).
• Participates in planning, development, and implementation of training along with education coordinators.
• Works closely with education staff to ensure the curriculum model is implemented.
• Ensures the center environment (indoors and outdoors) is developmentally appropriate, safe, and offers children a wide variety of experiences.
• Works closely with education staff at the beginning of the year for classroom set-up using fidelity tool and the appropriate environmental rating scales.
• Participates in community collaborations and local Quality Matters programs, QRIS Consortium, and First Five.
• Establishes communication and dialogue with other coaches and consultants from other agencies working with CYFS staff.
• Supports staff in using child assessment data to develop goals and implement activities to support each child’s learning.
• Networks within and/or outside the agency to increase knowledge of resources and services that benefit clients; develop effective relationships; further agency and community goals; and/or raise the profile of CAPSLO and its programs.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Uses reasonable precaution in the performance of duties and adheres to all applicable safety rules and practices; acts in such a manner as to assure maximum safety to oneself, fellow employees, clients, and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Education Coordinator.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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For a comprehensive list of employee perks and benefits, please visit capslo.org/careers.

For questions regarding the application process or open positions, contact the Recruiting Department at 805-544-4355 or email us at recruitment@capslo.org.

EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.