Education Coach

Mission Neighborhood Centers•San Francisco, CA

12d•$99,000 - $107,120

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Learning and Development Quality Improvement Manager, the Education Coach will work closely with the LDQIM and the Regional Education Managers to train and work with staff at centers to ensure mock assessments for Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scales (ITERS) and Classroom Assessment and Scoring System (CLASS) Pre-K, Infant and Toddler are conducted throughout the school year. Additionally, the person in this position will mentor and train teaching staff on an ongoing basis to improve ITERS and CLASS scores and ensure overall positive QRIS outcomes. The role of the Education Coach is to build capacity for specific professional dispositions, skills, and behaviors and is focused on goal setting and achievement for an individual or group.

Requirements

BA Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Social Sciences or related field plus 24 units in ECE and 12 units of core Child Development courses.
Bachelors Degree required and Masters Degree preferred.
3+ years of teaching experience (emphasis in infant/toddler care); 2+ years of experience mentoring, coaching and training staff; 3+ years community-based experience in a setting working with families and community organizations who have experienced poverty, crisis, trauma, and other adverse events.
Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) experience.
State of California Child Development Site Supervisor Level Permit; Program Director Permit Level, preferred
Certified as CLASS reliable Infant, Toddler and Pre-School aged children
Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ & FBI)
Clearance of Child Abuse Index (CACI)
Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (every 2 years thereafter)
Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
Must be registered with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
Must attend trainings that are required by funders (might be an evening or Saturday
Fluent in English/Spanish (preferred)
Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.
Able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confident information.
Strong analytical skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
Thorough understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, the office equipment, recordkeeping systems, management information systems, and related protocols used in the organization.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree required and Masters Degree preferred.
Program Director Permit Level, preferred
Fluent in English/Spanish (preferred)

Responsibilities

Coach, train and support Head Start/Early Head Start teaching staff in understanding, implementing, and documenting the required curricula, e.g., PITC PARS, PITC Curriculum, Creative Curriculum , CSEFEL Strategies, CLASS, and ITERS Tool to assess and evaluate classrooms.
Assist with the implementation of the onboarding system for New Early Care and Education staff members and take on responsibilities related to onboarding.
Conduct internal assessments of CLASS Pre-K, Infant and Toddler, ITERS in all classrooms.
Utilize the Practice-Base Coaching Model to help with following up with all teaching staff to review results and work collaboratively on setting goals and developing an action plan, if needed.
Plan any needed coaching, training or any other follow-up necessary because of the findings from the mock assessments.
Provide an aggregate report of CLASS assessment scores, analyzing the capacity strengths, needs and making recommendations for center and agency wide needs and challenges.
Collaborate with the Learning and Development/QI Manager to maintain statistics on yearly ERS, CLASS internal and external scores and any other data collection as needed.
Work collaboratively with staff toward achieving or exceeding the Head Start/Early Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and State and Federal regulations at all sites.
Ensure each classrooms materials, displays and activities reflect the diversity of the children, families, program, city, state and country as well as support staff on how to include parents in the curriculum.
Assist in QRIS implementation and alignment with Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) at sites.
Assist in planning and conducting the annual self-assessment to ensure that each center is fully implementing the curricula as required.
personnel for resolution.
Assist in the maintenance of equipment and emergency supplies.
Provide technical assistance for needs identified by teaching staff and/or education management to ensure that policies, procedures and practices are followed consistently throughout the program.
Work with the Disabilities & Mental Health Manager and the Social Emotional Specialist to understand the continuum and implementation of the Creative Curriculum, CSEFEL Strategies & CLASS tool to include children with special needs.
Attend workshops, conferences and other assigned events to strengthen knowledge and skills as required by Head Start/Early Head Start, California Department of Education (CDE), and San Francisco Department of Early Childhood.
Assist in new classroom set-up.
Maintain CLASS Infant and Toddler reliability certification.
Enter data in City and agency database system monthly.
Meet regularly with the education coaching team to create and establish program objectives and strategies in achieving CLASS, ERS ECERS and ITERS assessment score improvement.
In conjunction with the education management team, research and share, the latest informational updates on Practice-Based Coaching Model and mentoring best practices with teaching staff.
Work closely with Infant/Toddler Manager and Learning and Development/Q.I Manager to utilize Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) framework when working with Early Head teachers.
Work closely with the LDQIM and the Infant/Toddler Manager for ordering supplies and materials that align with the centers Quality Improvement Plans.
Develop the EHS Dual Language Learning (DLL) curriculum at the site and agency level working in conjunction with the Education Coaches, Regional Education Managers, and teaching staff.
Provide mentoring and coaching to support our bilingual sites, ensuring a bilingual model of teaching is implemented in every classroom.
Ensure each classrooms materials, displays and activities reflect the diversity of the program, city, state and country as well as support staff on how to include parents in the curriculum.
Work with Campus Supervisors to support their teaching staff in achieving proficiency in bilingual early education understanding of child development milestones.
Support and assist the teaching staff ensuring bilingual training, conferences and coaching and capacity building are utilized throughout the year.
Work closely with Family, Community Partnership (FCP) Manager and Family Services team on FCP goals to ensure family integration and knowledge of DLL/Bilingual education best practices.
Ensure that through coaching, training, and follow-up: Campus Supervisors and Lead teachers role model: teaching staff demonstrate positive, professional, and accepting attitudes toward all children, parents and family members of children in their assigned center.
Teaching staff encourage parents to feel welcome in their childs center and that they encourage and motivate parents to participate in all levels of agency-operated child development programs.
Provide exceptional customer service Always representing the company in a professional manner
Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Company policies.
Report all and any safety issues, accidents or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.
Ability to facilitate positive change.
Ability to interact positively with team members.
Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns

Benefits

Medical Kaiser and CCHP / Dental Principal / Vision Vision Care / Life Insurance - $50,000 / 403b 3% match / FSA
15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacation days
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)

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