Mission Statement:

The mission of Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services, Inc. is “Leading the way to a brighter future for children, families, and communities through early childhood education.”

Job Summary:
Early Learning Coach (ELC) will promote and support the growth of assigned education staff through Practice-Based Coaching (PBC), thereby enhancing the quality of programming children and families receive. The ELC is primarily responsible for the coaching of those HS/EHS teachers in which require intensive coaching.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• In partnership with teachers, the ELC will develop an individual coaching plan with outlined action steps.
• Complete focused observations of teachers based on their individual coaching plan and goals.
• Implement adult learning practices/strategies to support the teacher and facilitate reflective processing during scheduled coaching sessions.
• Maintain ongoing communication with program directors to ensure coordinated efforts to support professional development of the teacher.
• Train and orient teachers on best practices and provide resources to develop and enhance skills.
• Research and identify staff development opportunities.
• Participate in the annual HS/EHS Self-Assessment process.
• Conducts ITERS/ECERS observations of classrooms
• Aggregates and analyzes data (i.e. PBC data, etc.)
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING

• Maintain confidential, accurate, and up-to-date coaching records and coaching files for those teachers receiving coaching from the ELC.
• Complete monthly reports on service area activities and progress towards goals with recommended modifications to plans; submit as scheduled.
• Track and document teacher progress along each step of the coaching period/cycle.
• Protect the privacy of families and staff and hold in confidence all information obtained throughout the course of service.
• Submit weekly field schedule.
• File paperwork, as assigned, in children’s central files (i.e. home visit documentation, parent-teacher conferences, etc.)
• Complete file reviews of children’s records as assigned.

GENERAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead for the good of the entire organization, understand the big picture, and use it as a framework to make decisions.
• Make decisions that support program quality and maintain program accountability.
• Uphold the shared values of GRECS, Inc.
• Attend all scheduled team meetings.
• Complete a minimum of 15 clock hours of professional development per year.
• Attend trainings to keep up with PBC trends and the various instruments and tools used by the program.
• Adhere to scheduled work hours as required.

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with a minimum of 2 years of early education teaching experience.
• Practice-Based Coaching training must be completed as soon as possible after hire.
• Experience in group facilitation towards a common goal and/or experience supporting staff in meeting individual goals.
• Experience working in low-income diverse communities preferred.
• A commitment to GRECS Mission Statement.
• Ability to interact positively with co-workers and clients in a non-judgmental, tactful, and courteous manner.
• Demonstrate a strength-based approach in working with GRECS staff, EHS child care partners, and children and families.
• Ability to apply soft skills such as positive thinking, flexibility, resourcefulness, problem-solving, team playing, reliability/dependability, preciseness, etc. in order to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the efficient operation of the agency.
• Possess a passion for achieving positive child and family outcomes through high-quality program services.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Environmental/Physical Conditions:

• Use of a reliable personal vehicle.
• Maintain regular communication with Education Coach Lead (or as assigned) in regard to program issues and concerns.
• Safeguard confidentiality in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Ability to tolerate all climate conditions and navigate service area.
• Ability to sit long periods of time with bending and reaching.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend periodically.
• Ability to sit on floor for long periods to engage with infants and toddlers in order to meet their developing needs.
• Ability to engage in repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and fingers - typing and/or writing.
• Ability to work frequently at close visual range (i.e. preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading).
• Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Materials, Tools, & Equipment:

• Fax, telephone, copier
• Skill in the use of computer technology (i.e. word processing, PowerPoint, database management)

Conditions of Hire:

• All employment at GRECS, Inc. is “at will.” This means that the employee or GRECS, Inc. may terminate employment at any time and for any reason.
• Completion of interview, successful reference verification, sex offender registry check, and criminal history records, including fingerprint checks, and at least once every five years thereafter.
• Pass physical examination.
• TB test clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person