EARLY CHILDHOOD COACH & TRAINER

About the role

Northwestern State University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Early Childhood Coach and Trainer.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model of continual training and professionalism, continuing to enhance skills as required by contracts and agency goals
• Promote the value and importance of training in early learning to child care owners, directors, and staff, and to public officials and the public
• Respond to inquiries about training and promote training according to guidelines
• Attend out-of-town and statewide meetings as scheduled or needed, provide services listed above to Northwest Louisiana early learning programs
• Publicize the services offered via outreach such as career fairs, exhibitions, and community events for which responsible
• Assess needs and provide coaching to staff on developmental stages of children and developmentally appropriate interactions based on these stages
• Coaching is primarily one-on-one site visits
• Develop and maintain good relationships with child care centers, other providers and collaborating agencies
• Conduct workshops and training that leads to the CDA Credential and Ancillary Certificate according to agency and Louisiana Department of Education guidelines
• Enter data promptly and maintain paper and database records on training, coaching, and other activities according to NSU Child and Family Network policies
• Maintain knowledge of current training requirements by the Bureau of Licensing, Health Department, Ancillary Certificate and CDA credential requirements, Network projects, Birth to Five Early Learning Standards, quality ratings, and other guidelines
• Conduct child screening as needed or requested using designated screening materials and provide training on how to support child's development
• Conduct parent engagement experiences and support staff in parent engagement

Requirements

• Experience in early childhood, child care, or closely related field
• Possess or be qualified to receive Louisiana Pathways Trainer approval and CLASS certification
• Bachelor's degree or college work in child development, early childhood, child and family studies or closely related field preferred
• Experience as a center director, assistant director, or director designee a plus
• Experience in conducting workshops, seminars, or other training for adults; good public speaking and presentation skills
• Experience as early childhood program director a plus
• Must be CLASS observer certification or able to pass certification within 12 months of hire date
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Good organizational skills. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Good computer skills in word-processing and database programs adequate to meet registration and reporting responsibilities
• Ability to work well with persons of all ages, races, sex, etc.
• Knowledge of the region's child care community, needs, and services available to parents a plus
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays and to assist with innovative and special projects