School Readiness Coach
Child Start · Wichita, KS · 3 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
About the role
The coaching team is seeking an additional candidate to support teachers and help them grow. Ideal candidates have classroom experience, a bachelor's degree, and a passion for assisting others.
Responsibilities
- Assess teacher and classroom needs, provide reflection/feedback and set goals/action plans with classroom staff
- Provide constructive feedback and support through modeling, co-teaching, observing and providing resources to classroom staff
- Demonstrate positive approaches to classroom challenges, incorporating both child assessment data and staff input toward solutions
- Utilize active listening and reflective practices to support and guide teachers through challenges that arise in working with children and their families
- Provide hands-on modeling and guidance for classroom staff following new training to assist in the application of newly learned skills, as needed
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with teachers to support staff growth through the mentoring process
- Conduct classroom observations and serve as a role model for education staff
- Serve as a resource to improve the quality of classroom instruction and child outcomes
- Serve as a member of the center TCC Team, as requested
- Collaborate with Center Supervisors and mental health and disabilities team to help teachers support children with special needs
- Collaborate with the Content Area Expert Team (CAET) to request professional consultation services and effectively support children with special needs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field
- Minimum of three years' teaching experience
- Experience working with students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Ability to model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as organized, consistent and understanding
- Requires working knowledge of specialized practices and procedures
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits
Child Start offers competitive salary and benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision plans, company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, 403(b) retirement plan, 9 paid holidays each year, and much more!
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD