Early Childhood Development Coach

Save the Children 2022•Concord, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood and Development Coach works in tandem with the Manager, Education and Inclusion to provide early childhood technical assistance, management, oversight and support to Head Start and/or Early Head Start programs to ensure effective coordination, implementation and monitoring of education services. This includes the effective implementation of a research-based curriculum, while incorporating recognized “best practices” in the fields of Early Childhood and Special Education, as well as providing educational resources for staff and parents. You will provide training and technical assistance to the classroom staff to ensure high-quality programming. This position also monitors the child and teacher's progress and performance to ensure they are achieving program objectives. You'll consult with the Program Director and other Managers, as needed, to resolve complex issues and to ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards. As a front-line representative of Save the Children, Center Directors are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that you encounter, adhering to the agency’s values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaborations, Creativity and Integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and equivalent coursework in early childhood education with early education teaching experience, plus at least two years of relevant experience.
Proven experience working with infants and toddlers and/or preschool aged children.
Demonstrated experience in supervision and training
Proven successful experience developing consistent, stable and supportive relationships with very young children.
Proven training and experience in adult learning and in using assessment data to drive coaching strategies aligned with program performance goals.
Demonstrated experience with developmentally appropriate practices, child safeguarding and methods for communicating effectively with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, parents and other staff.
Demonstrated knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Proven experience with program planning and supervisory techniques and practices.
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels—whether internal or external—in the provision of high-quality services to children and families
Demonstrated successful interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; great problem solving and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow established and communicated directions and take initiative
Proven ability to keep all required information strictly confidential.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families).
If in North Carolina, holding a Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) Licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Manager, Education and Inclusion and Program Director to assess all education staff and identify strengths and areas of needed support, and which staff would benefit most from intensive coaching.
Ensure effective teacher practices and program performance goals align with program’s school readiness objectives, curricula, and other approaches to professional development.
Execute intensive coaching, including opportunities for education staff to be observed and then receive feedback and modeling of effective teacher practices directly related to program performance goals.
Provide opportunities for education staff not identified as needing intensive coaching to receive other forms of research-based professional development aligned with program performance goals.
Establish policies that ensure assessment results are not used to solely determine punitive actions for staff identified as needing support, without providing time and resources for staff to improve
Ensure ongoing communication with and between the Program Director, Manager, Education & Inclusion, and any other relevant staff.
Ensure adequate supplies and equipment are available in classrooms and centers and that schedules and activities are age- and developmentally appropriate.
Attend home visits, parent conferences and Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings when requested or as needed.
Visit all classrooms regularly (4-6 hours per month per site) to conduct observations (including CLASS); provide training and technical assistance, coaching and mentoring.
Provide training and technical assistance to build capacity by working directly with Head Start/Early Head Start staff, parents, and community partners to ensure high-quality programs.
Develop and incorporate the Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers (PITC) into the curriculum and parent/child activities; ensure that staff consistently incorporate PITC information into their classrooms and home visits; provide strategies to support young English language learners and their families.
Oversee site tracking of child screenings and assessments, child data collection and participating in local evaluation activities.
Provide ongoing training in policies, procedures and program requirements, and communication and problem-solving skills to staff.
This position must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and furthermore protect the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.
Complete other tasks as assigned or needed.

Benefits

Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of the contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options.
Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D).
Parental/adoption, fertility benefits
Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program : Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships.
Certification and tuition assistance.