Dynamic Job Opportunity: Early Childhood Education Coach
Overview:
Under the guidance of the Education Director, contribute to the successful implementation of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) at Centro. Provide intensive coaching to teachers, fostering the enhancement of teaching practices for positive child outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stay abreast of current developments in early childhood education, including Practice-Based Coaching (PBC), Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), and Head Start Performance Standards.
- Recognizes bilingualism and biliteracy as a strength and implements research-based teaching practices that support dual-language learners.
- Promote the Coaching program to encourage active participation.
- Review data from the Initial Self Reflection with the Education Specialist and guide teaching staff to a suitable professional development track.
- Assist teachers in creating action plans based on effective teaching practices.
- Model highly effective teaching practices in classrooms.
- Conduct focused observations, either in person or through video, and engage in reflective conversations with teachers.
- Document the PBC process using Centro’s data system and provide progress reports to the Education Director.
- Regularly traveling to centers to conduct coaching sessions is required.
- Achieve and maintain CLASS observer reliability.
About Us:
At Centro de la Familia, we are not just educators; we are dream builders. Our warm, vibrant environment is designed to cultivate curious minds, explore boundless possibilities, and create lasting memories. We believe that every child is a unique story waiting to be written.
Qualifications:
- Hold a Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with sufficient training and experience in adult learning and data-driven decision-making.
- Bilingual Spanish/English required.
- Why You'll Love It Here: We are passionate about our work and the incredible children and families we have the privilege to support.
- We have been dedicated to Community and Family Engagement since 1975, have been operating Head Start Programs since 1991, and have experience managing programs in challenging, isolated, and underserved areas.
- Our curricula and programs are rooted in science, and we are committed to the professional growth of minority communities.
- Plus, our team includes bilingual and bicultural staff to ensure inclusive and culturally sensitive care.
- Join Us: If you're passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education, we invite you to join us in this exciting coaching opportunity at Centro de la Familia.
- Apply Today!
