Classroom Coach

LEARNING GROVE•Covington, KY

2d•$45,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Coach provides birth-to-five coaching, training, and oversight of professional development for the early care and education workforce. The role supports teachers in classroom management and early learning through observation, consultation, assessment, and guidance on developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice. The coach also develops and delivers internal training for teachers and newly hired staff, and works in accordance with Learning Grove’s vision, mission, beliefs, policies, Code of Ethics, and applicable state licensing and SUTQ/STARS standards. The position requires maintaining professional relationships with children, families, coworkers, and community partners; protecting confidential information; pursuing required training and professional growth; and reporting to assigned work hours prepared for responsibilities. The role is based at the KY Central Office in Covington, Kentucky, and is full-time.

Requirements

Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
Thorough knowledge of a developmental constructivist philosophy, approaches for implementing strategies in a classroom, and ability to transfer that knowledge to others.
Experience teaching young children and adults.
Prior experience working with young children commensurate with the responsibilities.
Completion of State Approved Orientation for Child Care Providers or current First Aid/CPR certification.
Successful clearance of required criminal background checks.
Compliance with licensing requirements for TB testing.
No physical or mental/emotional limitations that would prevent implementation of care and safe-keeping for infants through school-age children.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting objects up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Understand constructivism and Learning Grove’s philosophy regarding how young children learn.
Use CLASS Assessment results to set goals for identified areas of need.
Observe and consult with teachers about creating safe and healthy learning environments, including appropriate arrangements of materials, space, and supplies.
Observe and consult with teachers on classroom management, daily schedules, and transitions that encourage discovery, curiosity, creativity, healthy self-concept, and school readiness.
Understand and coach quality content-area components as defined by Learning Grove and SUTQ/STARS/National Accreditation, including child growth and development, family and community relations, health, safety and nutrition, child observation and assessment, professional development, and learning experiences and environments.
Guide teachers in planning and implementing quality curricula that support each child’s intellectual, social-emotional, physical, and language development.
Coach teachers on developing lesson plans that incorporate Kentucky and/or Ohio Early Learning Standards in a timely manner.
Analyze and coach the use of child assessment information to implement learning plans that advance children’s development.
Observe and consult with teachers on best practices and positive discipline techniques that support children’s growth, understanding of self and others, and resilience.
Oversee observation and referral systems for children who need individual classroom management strategies and/or outside services.
Develop and disseminate internal training for teachers and newly hired staff on child development, early childhood ethics, constructivism, classroom environments, developmentally appropriate practice, social and emotional development, kindergarten readiness, and working with families.
Abide by Learning Grove’s vision, mission, beliefs, Code of Ethics, standards, and policies.
Maintain confidentiality concerning the program, families, children, staff, and agency.
Maintain professionalism, pursue continued professional growth and skills development, and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
Model acceptance of diversity, nurturing behavior, cooperation, respect, and responsiveness; maintain a positive attitude and work as a team player.
Obtain required training hours and maintain educational credentials.
Abide by state licensing mandates and SUTQ/STARS requirements.
Report for assigned work hours on time and prepared, and relate positively to families, staff, and community partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.