Child Care Coach Manager

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt

Essential Functions:

• Monitor the effectiveness of coaching across the CCR&R service area and support the continuous growth of the coaching staff
• Develop and implement monthly Professional Learning Communities with the agency to build best practices and coaching competencies
• Participate in monthly opportunities provided by LDOE for peer learning and redelivery to team
• Development and implementation of an overall strategic plan for coaching to ensure that providers are assisted to implement best practices, implement strategies to promote sustained change, and support self-directed improvement, according to guidelines established by the Louisiana Department of Education, for effective implementation of
  • Early Learning and Development Standards,
  • Teaching Strategies GOLD student learning documentation and assessments,
  • curriculum, and
  • CLASS assessment results.
• Monitoring, scheduling, and conducting visits to early learning centers to conduct needs assessments, evaluate coaching delivery, and support delivery of division strategic plan for coach
• Regular supervision, support, and feedback and evaluation of coaches, as a team and individually
• Oversee Directors’ Network planning
• Build upon the established relationships between the program and the early childhood community, especially the members and partners of the local Community Networks, Mental Health Consultants, Child Care Quality Specialists, and others from Louisiana’s Department of Education
• Assist with timely compilation of required reports for La Department of Education, Volunteers of America, other funders, and other project evaluation
• Provide support for VOASCLA-PICC Special Initiatives
• Participate in VOASCLA management team responsibilities
• Support the implementation of goals and objectives established by the division
• Regularly analyze program data to use for decision making
• Perform other job-related duties
• In collaboration with direct supervisor, implement a personal professional development plan and participate in ongoing professional development and learning

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Accountability for Others
• Balanced Decision Making
• Leading Others
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Analysis of Data
• Problem Management

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred and 3-5 years relevant experience in an early childhood setting
• Knowledge of CLASS, Teaching Strategies GOLD, Louisiana’s Early Learning and Development Standards, curriculum implementation, and Licensing and Health regulations
• Infant, Toddler and Pre-K CLASS observation reliability preferred
• Knowledge about principles of adult learning
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Criminal background clearance and no appearance on the State Central Registry
• Safe, reliable transportation and readiness to travel across the Partnerships in Child Care catchment area

Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.