Early Learning Coach - Baltimore City Head Start

About the role

As a Y Head Start Early Learning Coach, you will support educational quality, Creative Curriculum implementation, and positive child outcomes throughout the programs operating areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom observations and coaching sessions in each center, both informally and formally (utilizing our program systems and tools).
• Maintain documentation to provide feedback to Teachers and Zone Managers in all areas of educational quality.
• Plan and collaborate in joint sessions with Zone Managers, Curriculum & Environments Specialist, and Director of Early Childhood Education to ensure outcomes are achieved for teachers and children of all abilities.
• Create an environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child.
• Contribute to the Y and to the broader community by working with economically disadvantaged children, helping them prepare for success in school and life.

Requirements

• An interest in the well-being and education of young children.
• Enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment, and a good spirit.
• Prior experience teaching and/or supervising in a Head Start setting, preferably using Creative Curriculum.
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates.
• A Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Early Childhood Education or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

• Must agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth.
• Must have prior experience teaching and/or supervising in a Head Start setting, preferably using Creative Curriculum.
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Early Childhood Education or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must have the ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians, members, and other Y associates.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and its implementation.
• Experience with educational quality assessment and improvement.
• Ability to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Competitive pay.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Dependent care FSA.
• Employer contribution to the Y retirement fund.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Training and development programs aligned with the Y’s mission.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Dependent care FSA.
• Employer contribution to the Y retirement fund.
• Opportunities for career advancement.