Partner Coach

Definition

The position supports the Head Start/Early Head Start philosophy that promotes and values parent participation and individualization of children in a classroom setting, supports the Agency developed School Readiness Goals as well as MAAC and CDP vision and mission. The incumbent will monitor and implement the early childhood development (ECD) service area at the center level and ensure compliance with current education policies and procedures, State licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a mentor and coach by observing and assessing classroom activities; provides on-the-job guidance, training and technical assistance to improve the skills and interactions of education and classroom staff to improve child outcomes toward Kindergarten readiness and improve the effectiveness of teacher/child interactions.
• Uses approved assessment tools and monitoring checklists to observe assigned classrooms for compliance with current education policies and procedures, State licensing regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Works in collaboration with Partnership Coordinator, Center Directors, teaching staff and other education staff to determine focus areas of coaching based on data analysis from CLASS observations, ECERS and ITERS, DRDP assessments and ongoing observations and others as applicable to program option.
• Prepares reports and other written materials as directed and communicates concerns and results with the teacher(s), Center Director, Partnership Coordinator and other appropriate MAAC staff.
• Attends monthly evening meetings, conferences, community meetings and/or training programs as required.
• Communicates effectively with Child Development staff, content managers and upper management to problem solve difficult issues.
• Collaborates and maintains positive working relationships with fellow MAAC employees, Partner staff, and with community organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of: Early childhood education systems including curriculum, individualization and implementation and ongoing assessment (i.e. Creative Curriculum, the Teaching Pyramid, the Desired Results Developmental Profile, the Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale, Early Childhood Environmental Scale, and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System).
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Database management and the Internet.
• Ability To Communicate proficiently in English (orally, reading and writing).
• Coach and mentor staff of various cultural backgrounds and learning modalities.
• Work positively with parents, staff and consultants.
• Develop, organize and conduct trainings on a variety of topics.
• Troubleshoot basic problems and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Work collaboratively with Management and Union staff.
• Develop and maintain strong community relations and positive interpersonal relations.
• Organize records and paperwork processes and consistently demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Prepare and present reports, training plans, and facilitate workshops.
• Consistently relate effectively with children, parents, staff, and local services providers.

Education/Experience/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a closely related field including a minimum of thirty-two (32) ECE units.
• Three (3) years of work and/or teaching experience in an Early Childhood Education program setting including experience with CA State and Federal regulations related to Early Childhood Education that includes a minimum of one (1) year of experience utilizing mentoring and coaching principles and reflective practices with adult learners in a professional early childhood education program setting.
• Site Supervisor Level Permit or obtain within six months of hire.
• Acquire CLASS Certifications within nine (9) months of hire and maintain certifications throughout employment.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) speaking, reading, and writing highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing computers and software, including but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet and database software such as ChildPlus.