YMCA Maryland-posted 2 months ago
Entry Level
Baltimore, MD
101-250 employees
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As a Y Head Start Early Learning Coach, you will support educational quality, Creative Curriculum implementation and positive child outcomes throughout the programs operating areas. The Early Learning Coach regularly conducts classroom observations and coaching sessions in each center, both informally and formally (utilizing our program systems and tools). You will maintain documentation to provide feedback to Teachers and Zone Managers in all areas of educational quality. You will plan and collaborate in joint sessions with Zone Managers, Curriculum & Environments Specialist and Director of Early Childhood Education to ensure that outcomes are achieved for teachers, as well as, children of all abilities. You will create an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child. As a Y Head Start Early Learning Coach, you'll contribute to the Y and to the broader community we serve by working with our littlest participants who are economically disadvantaged and help them prepare for success in school and life.

  • Support educational quality and Creative Curriculum implementation.
  • Conduct classroom observations and coaching sessions in each center.
  • Maintain documentation to provide feedback to Teachers and Zone Managers.
  • Plan and collaborate in joint sessions with Zone Managers and other specialists.
  • Create an environment that fosters the development of each child.
  • An interest in the well-being and education of young children.
  • Prior experience teaching and/or supervising in a Head Start setting, preferably using Creative Curriculum.
  • Ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates.
  • A BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or a related field from an accredited college or university.
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