Head Start Educator Program Assistant Coach - Human Services Department
About The Position
The City of Phoenix is the grantee for a comprehensive early child development program providing early (ages 0-5) childhood education and family services to low income/at risk families. The Head Start Birth to Five Program provides developmental and educational services to pregnant women, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. The Human Services Department currently has vacancies for a Coach/Head Start Educator - Program Assistant. The Coach / Head Start EducatorProgram Assistant provides educational coaching, mentoring, training, and technical assistance to teaching staff. This position may also conduct classroom monitoring to ensure compliance with federal Head Start program performance standards. Using knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Education, responsibilities include: Participating in on-site visits. Conducting classroom observations and work groups to assess program needs and assist with program planning. Providing guidance and support to staff with implementation of curriculum, individualized plans, and on-going assessments. Developing and disseminating resources and best practices for the process of implementing quality improvement efforts. Facilitating teaching workshops.
Requirements
- Effective written and oral communication in a variety of settings.
- Flexible problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees, members of the outside agencies.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems, to plan, organize and coordinate program requirements.
- Ability to understand and implement complex federal regulations, such as Arizona Child Care Licensing or Head Start Performance Standards.
- Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Arizona Department of Health Service, Child Licensure.
- Knowledge of the Six Strategies of Active Supervision, and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
- Possession of the Child Development Associate credential, OR associate's degree in psychology, special education, social services, early childhood education, or a related field.
- Three years of experience in developing and implementing parent education programs, OR Three years' experience in developing and implementing programs for children with disabilities, OR Three years of experience in preschool teaching including monitoring and evaluating preschool programs.
- Working irregular hours, second or third shift, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field required as mandated by funding source: 1302.91 Staff qualifications and competency requirements. | ECLKC (hhs.gov)
- Two or more years in Experience coaching teaching staff.
- Two or more years in Experience providing technical assistance for program needs.
- Three or more years of experience teaching early childhood education.
- Head Start or Early Head Start experience.
- Experience analyzing data and writing detailed reports.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Participating in on-site visits.
- Conducting classroom observations and work groups to assess program needs and assist with program planning.
- Providing guidance and support to staff with implementation of curriculum, individualized plans, and on-going assessments.
- Developing and disseminating resources and best practices for the process of implementing quality improvement efforts.
- Facilitating teaching workshops.
Benefits
- Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Employer paid long-term disability
- Free Bus/light rail pass
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
- Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
