Education Coach

Chicago Commons•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

For 125 years, Chicago Commons has empowered individuals, families, and communities to overcome poverty and systemic barriers, embrace opportunities, and thrive across generations. To fulfill that mission, we provide high-quality early childhood education, family-centered adult education, and senior services to more than 3,000 individuals annually. The person in this role will be responsible for coaching and assisting with onboarding new employees across Chicago Commons Community Partner programs. The person in this role will provide support and follow-up with child development staff to enhance classroom practice that will improve student and family outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field
A minimum of 5 years of direct teaching experience.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be a fast learner and good at following very detailed instructions.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with others.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Must be able to travel to multiple schools in diverse communities.

Responsibilities

Visit sites regularly to conduct classroom observations and provide ongoing support to teaching staff.
Assist classroom teams in creating an atmosphere where children can develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically.
Conduct reflective practice, offer constructive feedback, and suggest strategies to teaching staff for learning and growth.
Use a strength-based approach to developing individual coaching plans with specific goals derived from ongoing observations.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, children, families and external parties.
Prepare written reports following each coaching cycle to track outcomes, assess effectiveness, and outline areas for improvements.
Work collaboratively with the Director of Excellence Quality and Innovation to ensure the implementation of educational plans promote best practices that are consistent with Head Start Performance Standards, Creative Curriculum, NAEYC, Licensing and State Childcare Guidelines, and other required curricula.
Represent Chicago Commons at applicable meetings and maintains a liaison with the community, neighborhood institutions, and other relevant organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.