Early Childhood Education Coach

One full-time (0.90 FTE, 36 hrs/week) position at Learning Community of South Omaha (24th & M).

Schedule

• Usually Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Various evening shifts (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm) required per month

Responsibilities

• Support the on-site child learning team to ensure integrity and quality within early childhood classrooms
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in early childhood education and Nebraska Department of Education standards
• Work with staff and management to implement best practices in early childhood classrooms at the Learning Community Center of South Omaha (LCCSO)
• Assist with training and coaching for some community childcare providers
• Ensure the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets children’s individual needs
• Support and monitor effective classroom environments, teacher-child interactions, and curriculum implementation
• Engage in coaching and reflective practices with classroom teachers to ensure high-quality program practices
• Observe in classrooms, engage in collaborative problem-solving and planning, implement agreed-upon strategies, and reflect on progress to determine next steps in the action plan
• Support staff in the implementation of quality early childhood practice based on Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines
• Build relationships with classroom teachers based on mutual respect and effective communication
• Assist the Program Manager in the preparation of program performance reports
• Report Child Learning Team progress via observation tools
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with the Program Manager about any classroom issues; make recommendations for change
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the business and adapt to the organization’s changing needs