CHILD DEVELOPMENT COACH

Neighborhood House Association•San Diego, CA

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

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is through attaining an Associate’s Degree in Child Development, Psychology, or a related field with 12 ECE credits (to include 3 units of Infant/Toddler course); plus, 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.
Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to students with individualized learning plans (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Knowledge of: Social-emotional and behavior management strategies and techniques relating to students experiencing difficulties with self-regulation.
Knowledge of: Positive social-emotional and behavioral interventions and applied behavioral analysis.
Knowledge of: Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Knowledge of: Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures.
Ability to: Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude towards students with varied Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and families.
Ability to: Implement positive social-emotional and behavior support plans
Ability to: Model appropriate social-emotional and behavioral interventions
Ability to: Learn to utilize a variety of instructional materials and procedures.
Ability to: Communicate effectively in oral and written form
Ability to: Perform routine clerical and operate office related equipment

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 Holiday 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)
Medical and dental benefits are provided to regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.