Professional Development Coach-Resource & Referral Specialist

Pathways LA•Los Angeles, CA

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

Pathways LA is hiring a full-time Professional Development Coach–Resource & Referral Specialist to support families and early childhood educators throughout Metro Los Angeles. The role combines childcare resource and referral services with professional development coaching for childcare providers. The position is based in Downtown Los Angeles with a hybrid schedule that includes one work-from-home day per week. It is scheduled Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, at $24–$28 per hour depending on education and years of experience, with an immediate start date. The Resource & Referral Specialist provides childcare referrals, screens families for eligibility for subsidized childcare, and offers information and technical assistance to families, providers, and the community. The Professional Development Coach conducts monthly in-person visits to center-based and home-based childcare sites, supports providers’ professional development, models developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice, and coordinates or delivers training for providers and parents. The role also includes maintaining provider and activity records, tracking project progress, and meeting data-entry deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in child development or a related field from a four-year college or university.
At least 3 years of experience in child development-related programs.
Experience and ability to work with adult learners and diverse client populations.
Familiarity with center-based and home-based childcare provider populations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with quality rating approaches and tools such as CLASS, Environmental Rating Scales, Desired Results Developmental Profile, and Ages & Stages Questionnaire.
Experience with strength-based and reflective coaching methods and strategies.
Experience with childcare resource and referral services.
Bilingual ability in English and Armenian, Russian, or Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide childcare referrals to families and screen them to determine eligibility for subsidized childcare.
Provide technical assistance and information to families, childcare providers, and community members on choosing quality childcare, childcare options, licensing requirements, and related topics.
Present, facilitate, and coordinate pre-professional and advanced training to support childcare providers’ professional development.
Maintain current and accurate information about licensed childcare providers in the service area.
Travel to childcare sites and conduct monthly in-person coaching sessions at center-based and home-based programs.
Maintain records of work activities and track and monitor the progress of childcare providers participating in specific projects.
Meet data-entry requirements and deadlines.
Serve as a resource for childcare providers on child development, quality childcare, professional development, and related needs.
Model developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice during site visits.
Coordinate and deliver training for childcare providers and parents.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off, including 10 sick days and 10 vacation days per year, with a vacation accrual increase schedule.
11 paid holidays, one floating holiday, and 18 paid hours of early release.
Medical coverage options, including Kaiser HMO, Blue Shield HMO, and UnitedHealthcare HMO or PPO.
PPO dental plan and VSP vision plan.
403(b) retirement plan with an automatic employer deposit of 3% of salary and a 50% match on employee contributions up to 3% of salary.
Life insurance paid by Pathways LA.
Accident insurance paid by Pathways LA.
Long-term disability insurance paid by Pathways LA.
Flexible Spending Accounts, including medical, HSA, and dependent care accounts.
Commuter expense benefits.
Employee Assistance Program, including counseling services, child and elder care referrals, financial and legal advice, and work-life balance support.
Adoption assistance program.
Voluntary additional life and accident insurance options.