Early Learning Coach - Anne Arundel County Early Head Start

The Y in Central Maryland • MD

135d

About The Position

This position serves as Coach for the Baltimore County Early Head Start program. This position is chiefly responsible for supporting educational quality, Curriculum implementation and positive child outcomes throughout the program, and performs other tasks as needed. The Early Learning Coach works under the supervision of the Education Manager and collaborates with Zone Managers, teachers, and other staff in the Early Head Start program to ensure that outcomes are achieved for children of all abilities according to goals of Head Start Performance Standards.

Requirements

• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certificate.
• Must obtain a valid criminal background check and employment reference check.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Development is preferred, related degree areas may be accepted.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working with infants, toddlers and two year old children.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly classroom observations in each center and classroom, both informally and formally.
• Provide feedback to Teachers and Zone Managers in all areas of educational quality.
• Support for English Language Learners.
• Work with Zone Managers to create and maintain quality improvement plans.
• Coach and support Head Teachers to serve as the education lead for their buildings.
• Monitor implementation and quality of curriculum and assessment.
• Model best practices for Teachers.
• Assist Zone Managers and Teachers in understanding child outcomes data.
• Track child outcomes and program quality assessment results.
• Work with the Education Manager to develop, conduct or arrange training as needed.
• Support implementation of pilots and special initiatives related to curriculum, assessment, teacher training or other.
• Conduct self in a mature professional manner in compliance with YMCA Baltimore County Head Start policies and procedures.
• Attend and actively participate in Early Head Start and Curriculum training.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Dependent care FSA
• Generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Access to training and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees