Head Start / Early Head Start Coach and Education Facilitator

Elite School Staffing•Southfield, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for mentoring and coaching teachers with a concentration on birth to five for all program children and families. Ensuring that all areas of service are provided to children and families within their team of supervision while coordinating with the Child Manager and Head Start Director. Supervises and coaches Teachers, Teacher Assistants, and building subs while carrying out responsibilities per the district's policies and procedures.

Requirements

Masters in Early Childhood Education.
PQA reliable assessor
Formal training in curriculum, screening, and assessment tools (HighScope, ASQ, COR)
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to analyze and aggregate data pertinent to school readiness and assessment for children and families
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret various instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Knowledge, skill, and ability in using MS Office Suite and email.

Nice To Haves

HighScope Certified preferred

Responsibilities

Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis
Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the HighScope curriculum and varied assessments, the Framework for Teaching, and data analysis
Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches.
Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with program initiatives and recognized best instructional practices.
Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, and information to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources.
Support teachers in using data to improve instruction on all levels
Assist teachers with planning and scaffolding based on the individual developmental needs of each child and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.
Support teachers by helping with the strategic how of teaching -- share multiple instructional strategies/processes with teachers during planning times.
Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement
Ensures program compliance with Head Start Performance Standards related to education, health, oral health, nutrition, disabilities, and mental health services.
Organizes workshops and training sessions for parents and staff in education, health, mental health, nutrition, and disabilities.
Ensures program compliance with assessments, interventions, and treatment plans in education, health, mental health, nutrition, dental, and disabilities.
Ensures emergency preparedness for Head Start and other programs
Follows all Board of Education and Policy Council policies, state laws, and regulations.
Performs other duties assigned by the Head Start Director.