CCRR Early Language & Literacy Coach - Central Region
About the role
The Early Language and Literacy Coach is responsible for providing professional development, coaching, and resources to educators and child care providers to enhance early language acquisition and literacy practices. The position focuses on supporting high-quality interactions, evidence-based strategies, and developmentally appropriate practices to improve literacy outcomes for young children.
Location
The candidate should live in the Central Region and be able to service Davidson, Wilson and other Central counties. This position can be worked from a remote home environment within the state of Tennessee.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in education, Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, or a related field
- Three years of experience in this or a related field is preferred
- Experience training and coaching adult learners
- Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and the ability to work well independently
- Must be a systems thinker who sees the broad picture and works well in a collaborative environment
- Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Physical examination and record of negative TB test results must be on file with Signal Centers
- Dependable transportation, a valid driver's license, and insurance are required
- Willingness to travel statewide and work some nights and weekends, which may include overnight travel
- All applicants are required to undergo a background check that ensures they are eligible to enter and work in child care centers in the state of Tennessee
Core values & ethical conduct
The ideal candidate will consistently model the core values of Accountability, Community Impact, Compassion, Trustworthiness, and Teamwork. The role requires the ability to interact and work collaboratively with staff, clients, management, community partners and funders in a respectful and professional manner; to create and embrace new ideas and utilize creative problem solving with an eye to improve services and delivery methods; to be wise, accountable, and careful with use of resources and time; to conduct oneself with honesty, reliability, and fairness; and to work equitably with all stakeholders to support high-quality services.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Early Language and Literacy Network Coordinator, the Early Language and Literacy Coach will:
- Promote an inspiring and solution-focused team environment
- Maintain professional working relationships with area coaches and support other CCR&R coaches as they encounter language & literacy concerns in the field
- Research and stay current on quality early language and literacy learning and development practices
- Consistently uphold network expectations and assist in developing and delivering new initiatives for early language and literacy learning and development
- Acquire any needed certifications, including Learning Language and Loving It, LENA Grow™, and Devereux Early Childhood Assessment (all arranged and paid for by CCR&R)
- Support the development and implementation of the Early Language and Literacy Specialization and promote enrollment and participation within the assigned service area
- Support the implementation of the LENA Grow™ program across the state
- Provide training, technical assistance, and practice-based coaching to early childhood professionals on early language and literacy development using various delivery methods
- Provide training and resource materials that early childhood professionals can share with families
- Promote activities to support the use of books in early childhood classrooms
- Provide all support at times most convenient for child care agencies and partners, which will require work on weeknights or weekends
- Assist with the delivery of training and technical assistance through participation in training events as the Department of Human Services may request or require
- Collaborate with other Child Care Development Fund partners to develop and inform language development-related training content as the Department of Human Services may request or require
- Participate in CCR&R local staff and partner meetings and other assigned meetings called by DHS or partners
- Attend All-Staff events and Supplemental Trainings, which may include overnight travel
- Author content for early language and literacy resources, CCR&R newsletter/social media/website as requested
- Achieve and maintain First Aid/CPR instructor certification provided by CCR&R
- Positively market the CCR&R Network to the community
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, group life insurance, Teladoc (telemedicine), EAP mental health resources, and short & long-term disability options
- Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base contribution
- Generous paid time off to support work-life balance
- Employee discounts on paid services