Instructional Coach - Home Base 0-5

SEK-CAP•Girard, KS

8d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Base Early Childhood Coach supports family educators, families, and early childhood professionals in promoting high-quality services for children from birth to age five. The coach provides reflective coaching, professional development, mentoring, and technical assistance to ensure developmentally appropriate practices, positive family engagement, and school readiness outcomes. This position works collaboratively with staff to support children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, physical, and developmental growth through home base programming.

Requirements

Basic computer skills, must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, email and digital calendars
Basic operation skills of general office equipment such as photocopiers, faxes, and phone systems.
Superior interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities. Tactful, mature, and flexible.
Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the public and to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing.
Resourceful and well organized.
Ability to learn and adapt.
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, education, or related field.
Be eligible to obtain KDHE program approval.
Obtain and uphold current First Aid and CPR certification.
Submit to and pass a standard criminal history check.
Possess a current, valid driver’s license and meet agency insurance underwriting guidelines.
Successfully complete a physical exam and TB skin test before beginning employment.
Acquire HOVRS Certification
Acquire and maintain TPITOS certification from Center for Social Emotional Foundations of Early Learning (CSEFEL) Pyramid, if requested.

Nice To Haves

Five to seven years of experience working in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
Five years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Travel regularly throughout the assigned service area to conduct observations of home visits and provide constructive feedback aligned with program goals and performance standards
Evaluate instructional and home-visiting practices and use professional knowledge of early childhood development to recommend individualized, evidence-based coaching strategies. (Practice Based Coaching)
Assist staff in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for children aged birth to five
Support the use of curriculum, assessments, and screening tools to monitor child progress
Promote inclusive practices that address the needs of children with varying developmental abilities
Collaborate with staff to identify and address developmental concerns and referrals for additional services
Perform Home Visiting Rating Scale (HOVRS) observations to provide reflection, instruction, and goal setting for family educators
Support home visitors in building strong, respectful relationships with families
Promote family-centered practices that honor diverse cultures, languages, and family structures
Assist staff in coaching parents to serve as their child's first and most important teacher
Encourage family participation in goal setting and child development planning
Collaborate with community agencies and service providers to support families and children
Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures
Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community
Monitor implementation of program standards, policies, and procedures
Perform all program responsibilities within the parameters of the Head Start Performance Standards mandates, and Kansas Licensing regulations
Responsible for reporting any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authorities
Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP, Inc. customers
Provide individualized coaching and mentoring to family educators and early childhood staff
Utilize reflective coaching practices to improve instructional quality and family engagement strategies
Develop and facilitate professional development opportunities, training sessions, and learning communities
Support continuous quality improvement efforts through data analysis and goal setting
Maintain accurate coaching records, observation notes, and professional development documentation
Attend mandatory in-service training and staff meetings
Maintain professionalism and a team structure; serve as a role model for staff, children and parents. Attend all service training as provided
Support recruitment, onboarding, and orientation of new home visitors as needed
Maintain dependable, punctual attendance and adhere to appropriate break times
Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP, Inc
Support management decisions both in actions and words
Ability to work unconventional business hours
Other duties as assigned