Education Coach (0-3)

About the Role:

Under the general guidance of the Education Manager, the Education Coach (EC) is responsible for working collaboratively with education staff and the Disabilities Specialist following Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) procedures to support developmental milestones and family goals of children enrolled in the program. Additionally, the EC will also ensure and routinely evaluate the curriculum and ongoing child assessment process supports the inclusion of children with disabilities. Lastly, the EC will collaborate in the following; collection and record retention of child outcomes data; development and implementation of annual education staff training plan; cross-component planning with sites staff; coordinating activities to support National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation of licensed sites; and act as a leader/mentor for education staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development or a related field;
• Two to five years of job-related prior experience working directly with children aged 0-3 in an educational or caregiving setting required;
• Fluent verbal and written English and Spanish communication preferred;
• Proof of physical examination, tuberculosis and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) screening within the last six months required;
• Successful completion of First Aid/CPR certification required;
• Current, valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of insurance required;
• Reliable means of transportation required;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams; and
• Ability to travel within assigned regions to provide on-site coaching and support.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Sick time
• PTO time
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• 401k with employer matching
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Company-paid short term disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement