CHILD DEVELOPMENT COACH

Neighborhood House Association•San Diego, CA

4d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of designated Head Start Coordinator(s), candidate will provide in-depth support to students with social-emotional and behavioral issues; implement comprehensive positive social-emotional and behavioral support plans and effective instructions; participate as a member of the Comprehensive Services and Quality Improvement team; and help design and implement all components of the student’s individual program.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Child Development, Psychology, or a related field with 12 ECE credits (to include 3 units in infant/toddler course);
A minimum of one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience working directly with infant through 5-year-old children which includes working with children with Special Needs.
A valid California driver’s license and use of an automobile;
Certification in pediatric first aid, CPR must be met within 90 days of employment.
Must meet and maintain state law and county licensing requirements regarding employment in a childcare center (fingerprints, TB, physical, immunizations).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Coach teacher(s) in implementing daily classroom activities ensuring inclusion of all children;
Coach with personalized special services for children with disabilities (i.e. feeding assistance, toileting, diapering, urine bags, physically lifting and carrying the child, etc.);
Coach staff in marking referrals for further evaluation or services;
Discuss the progress of the child(ren) with supervisor and teacher(s) as needed;
Coach teacher(s) in maintaining classroom management by interacting with all the children including children without Special Needs during the classroom routine;
Participate in classroom activities including field trips and socializations;
Lift, carry and ensure the safety of children as needed;
Advocate, as appropriate, for the rights of the children with Special Needs and their families;
Support staff in implementation of social-emotional and behavior management techniques as advised by designated Head Start Coordinator(s) or other professionals;
Maintain and update assigned center files of children with Special Needs as required;
Coach the teacher(s) in completing monthly observations and recording observations on appropriate record keeping forms;
Work cooperatively with the Site Supervisor and all other staff to coordinate center responsibilities while on-site; assisting in the classroom or outdoors as needed;
Be involved with meal times and provide necessary support if needed;
Attend staff in-service, and other required meeting and trainings;
Maintain and enhance professional competence through participation in professional organizations and other activities on a voluntary or assigned basis;
Assume responsibility for parent involvement as appropriate;
Attend not less than 15 hours of professional development per year. Such professional development shall be high-quality, sustained, intensive and classroom focused in order to have a positive and lasting impact on classroom instruction;
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

15 Holidays Days
401(K) Retirement 6% Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Tuition Reimbursement up $2,500
2 Personal Days
Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Agency-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Live Well Program
4 Paid Days Annual Bereavement (Note Total of 5 days of bereavement leave per loss)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
Voluntary Benefits: Life and AD&D Accident, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)