Partner Coach

MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee)•San Diego, CA

8d•$31 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Partner Coach coordinates, monitors, coaches, and trains staff in implementing Head Start Performance Standards at assigned centers and program options. The role models effective practices, consults with classroom staff, and provides guidance and resources while helping build systems that support staff. The position supports Head Start and Early Head Start principles, including parent participation, child individualization, and MAAC’s school-readiness goals and mission. The Partner Coach monitors early childhood development services at the center level and supports compliance with applicable education policies, procedures, state licensing regulations, and Head Start Performance Standards. The role observes classrooms using approved tools, coaches and mentors education staff, provides or recommends training and technical assistance, analyzes education data, and collaborates with program partners to determine coaching priorities. It also prepares reports, participates in meetings and planning activities, and maintains constructive relationships with staff, families, and community organizations. The position requires a bachelor’s degree focused on Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field, including at least 32 ECE units; three years of relevant early childhood program work or teaching experience, including experience with California state and federal regulations; and at least one year using coaching, mentoring, and reflective practices with adult learners. A Site Supervisor Level Permit is required or must be obtained within six months of hire. CLASS certifications must be acquired within nine months of hire and maintained during employment. Bilingual English/Spanish ability is highly desirable. The role is based in San Ysidro, California, and requires a valid California driver’s license, daily use of a personal insured vehicle, and an acceptable driving record. Employees must complete specified medical, immunization, background, and clearance requirements before their first day of work. The job involves regular standing, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds, along with communication, analysis, problem-solving, and work under intensive deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field, including at least 32 ECE units.
Three years of work and/or teaching experience in an Early Childhood Education program setting.
Experience with California state and federal regulations related to Early Childhood Education.
At least one year of experience using mentoring and coaching principles and reflective practices with adult learners in a professional early childhood education program setting.
Site Supervisor Level Permit, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
Acquire CLASS certifications within nine months of hire and maintain them throughout employment.
Proficient English communication skills, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Ability to coach and mentor staff from varied cultural backgrounds and with varied learning modalities.
Ability to work positively with parents, staff, and consultants and collaboratively with management and union staff.
Ability to develop, organize, and conduct trainings; prepare and present reports and training plans; and facilitate workshops.
Ability to troubleshoot basic problems, prepare comprehensive reports, organize records and paperwork, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain community and interpersonal relationships and relate effectively with children, parents, staff, and local service providers.
Demonstrated computer and software experience, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, and database software such as ChildPlus.
Pass required physical examination, TB clearance, drug screen, and provide required influenza, pertussis, and measles immunization records before the first day of employment.
Complete required background, education, DMV, NSOR, exclusion, and debarment checks; obtain required criminal background clearance and sign required childcare forms before the first day of employment.
Maintain a valid California driver’s license, daily use of a personal insured vehicle, and a driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish speaking, reading, and writing ability is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Support Head Start and Early Head Start philosophy, parent participation, child individualization, school-readiness goals, and MAAC’s mission.
Monitor implementation of the early childhood development service area at assigned centers and maintain compliance of ECD systems.
Observe assigned classrooms using approved assessment tools and monitoring checklists to assess compliance with education policies, state licensing regulations, and Head Start Performance Standards.
Mentor and coach classroom staff through observation, assessment, on-the-job guidance, training, and technical assistance to improve staff skills, interactions, child outcomes, and kindergarten readiness.
In consultation with the Partnership Coordinator, recommend and/or provide on-site training and technical assistance to Center Directors and teaching staff on approved curriculum and assessment approaches.
Assist management in analyzing education data and planning, organizing, and conducting professional development activities for groups of up to 50 participants.
Collaborate with the Partnership Coordinator, Center Directors, teaching staff, and education staff to determine coaching focus areas based on assessment and observation data.
Prepare reports and written materials and communicate concerns and results to teachers, Center Directors, the Partnership Coordinator, and appropriate MAAC staff.
Participate in planning and management activities, committees, and meetings.
Attend monthly evening meetings, conferences, community meetings, and training programs as required.
Communicate with Child Development staff, content managers, and upper management to resolve difficult issues.
Maintain positive working relationships with MAAC employees, partner staff, and community organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.