Early Childhood Coach

HRCAP • Newport News, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Childhood Coach will be responsible for the coordination and oversight of the practice-based coaching system for the program. This role involves developing and maintaining positive, supportive relationships with Head Start classroom staff, conducting classroom observations to identify needs, and providing constructive feedback and support to teaching staff for learning and growth. The coach will also orient new teaching staff to practice-based coaching, coordinate and present workshops on child development topics, and promote best practices in early childhood development and assessment. Additionally, the coach will use reflective practice, travel between sites, continue professional growth, participate in meetings, report concerns, and perform other assigned duties. Effective communication with supervisors, staff, and childcare partners is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with three (3) years’ experience teaching young children.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT.
• Ability to manage database systems.
• Must pass Criminal Background Check and Child Protective Service registry.
• Must have and maintain valid Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
• Must be willing to travel locally and overnight.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Early Head Start or Head Start experience.
• Experience in practice-based coaching or other work with adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Attend training and become reliable in Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and any teaching practices assessment tool.
• Attend training and become proficient in Practice-based Coaching or will attend training for Practice-based Coaching.
• Engage in Practice-based coaching to develop individual coaching plans, with specific goals and areas for growth identified which are based on classroom/teacher observations.
• Responsible for the coordination and oversight of the practice-based coaching system for the program.
• Develop and maintain positive, supportive relationships with Head Start classroom staff.
• Develop a schedule for conducting classroom observations as a foundation for determining needs.
• Follow-up on and be responsive to individual teaching staff requests for coaching services and document nature of training provided.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to teaching staff for learning and growth. This may include modeling, activities, reading material, or other resources as needed to guide learning.
• Orient new teaching staff around practice-based coaching and the role it plays in our program.
• Coordinate, plan, and present small group workshops on relevant child development topics.
• Promote best practices in early childhood development and assessment based on Head Start Performance Standards, Creative Curriculum, State Childcare Licensing Guidelines, and other prescribed curricula used by the Head Start Program.
• Use reflective practice and additional strategies as needed to promote positive outcomes for the teaching staff and the children they work with.
• Travel as needed between Head Start sites.
• Continue professional growth by participating in ongoing; ECE education, training programs, workshops/conferences as budget allows, reading articles and professional journals pertaining to ECE and Head Start. Distribute latest research based resources and materials to teaching staff.
• Participate in various meetings to include program meetings and collaborative meetings with other agencies as assigned.
• Report any concerns for safety, health, or non-compliance to the HS Education Manager and/or the HS Education Coordinator. Situations that constitute imminent safety concerns for children should be reported immediately to the Program Services Team Leader.
• Develop concise documentation and engage in data collection and analysis as needed.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisors that are reasonably within the scope of duties listed above.
• Be able to communicate effectively with supervisors, staff and childcare partners.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow and give clear verbal and written instructions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 10 days of annual leave per year (accrued bi-weekly) for the first five years
• Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period
• 1 paid day off annually for your birthday
• 11 paid holidays, including major federal holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents
• HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums
• Coverage begins the first of the month after hire
• Pre-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% after one year of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level