Child Development Coach

Job Summary: Responsible for assisting in the mentoring and training of education staff to support school readiness measures and program quality. To observe and give provide ongoing coaching and technical assistance to assigned classrooms and education staff. Support effective teaching strategies that lead to positive outcomes for children. Complete monitoring reports based on funding criteria and ensure classroom compliance with applicable Performance Standards.  

Children supervision responsibility: Responsible for the oversight of child supervision and for keeping children safe.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers designed to improve teacher/child interactions and curriculum implementation that supports positive child outcomes. 

• Provide technical support and assistance to classroom teachers as assigned, including direct coaching and mentoring of education staff to improve instructional practices and classroom quality. 

• Provide regular classroom observations using the specified evidence-based tools (ex. CLASS, etc).

• Assist with the planning and monitoring of the child development component. 

• Prepare all necessary reports, including monthly monitoring reports, coaching logs, and other reports as needed.

• Implementation and utilization of Relationship Based Coaching cycle (Practice-Based Coaching) components for reflection and feedback in order to set goals and develop action plans. 

• Provides follow-up support to staff following any form of training for the purpose of increasing implementation of information and transfer of skills into practice.

• Facilitate child development training to meet compliance or enhance classroom performance.

• Monitor completion of 45-day screenings and outcome measures.

• Develop and provide site-based training to staff as needed.

• Participate as a member of the Child Development team and attend meetings.

• Attend workshops, conferences, and other necessary training designed to support component goals.

• Adhere to Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc. policies and procedures related to prevention and response to COVID-19, including participating in training, use of PPE, implementation of universal precautions, social distancing, and keeping the workspace clean.

• Assist with daily health screening and monitoring as related to COVID-19.

• All other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Skills required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with a minimum of two years of management experience in ECE or non-ECE Bachelor’s with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education with a minimum of two years of management experience in ECE.
• or a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with a minimum of two years of management experience in ECE or a non-ECE Master’s with at least 12 credits in ECE and at least one year of management experience in ECE.
• Knowledge and experience in data collection and information processes and systems along with knowledge of childcare regulations, policy, and procedure compliance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must have excellent computer skills and knowledge of various processes including database management, spreadsheet, word processing, internet, and email.
• Must obtain knowledge of Federal Head Start ERSEA Performance Standards, philosophy, and mission.
• Must have a valid CT driver’s license with a good driving record and willingness to travel.

BENEFITS:

We continue to work diligently at finding just the right people who can fit into our desire to fulfill our important mission. To find and retain the right people Alliance knows it must provide benefits that support our staff’s personal needs such as:

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Telehealth access
• Paid life and disability insurance
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid long-term disability
• Medical Flexible – a flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Three weeks of Vacation & 14 Paid Holidays)

Salary : $18 - $25