ECCOE Aprende Program Coach

CHESS•Santa Fe, NM

12d

About The Position

The Program Coach provides resources, advisement, and support to APRENDE participants via 1-on-1, small group, or large group meetings. In addition to student support, this position will maintain community partnerships and work closely with students and faculty on supervision and program alignment. The APRENDE Program Coach utilizes reflective conversation and motivational interviewing strategies along with observation-based feedback to support continuous improvement with participants through coaching and training.

Requirements

Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and data.
Business level knowledge of Microsoft and job-related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in coaching and mentoring teachers to improve their practice
Ability to communicate with diverse students, employers, community members
Ability to work with a variety of individuals representing different skills, attitudes, and disciplines among the college community.
Ability to travel to and from participant locations to provide observations, coaching, and training.
Ability to represent ECCOE at public meetings, conferences, and board meetings.
Ability to apply Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to programs and procedures
Bachelor’s degree
2 years of related experience working in program support, non-profits, or early childhood
Travel required - Must possess and maintain a valid NM Driver’s License and vehicle

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education or a closely related field
Bilingual English/Spanish
Experience working in licensed early childhood education settings
2 years of mentorship or coaching experience in education

Responsibilities

Participates in program evaluation and continuous quality improvement
Builds and manages external employer and mentor partnerships
Works with state and federal workforce programs to support APRENDE participants
Understands and follows federal and state apprenticeship regulations
Provides resources, advisement, and support to APRENDE participants
Works collaboratively with other ECCOE staff to integrate support across programs
Attains and maintains certifications related to coaching and classroom assessment
Provides training, technical assistance, and mentoring to all APRENDE stakeholders
Coordinates with stakeholders on early childhood workforce development
Travels to employer sites across New Mexico to support in-classroom professional development
Other duties as assigned