Early Learning Coach - Early Head Start, The Y of Central Maryland, Baltimore, MD
The Y of Central Maryland -
Baltimore, MD,
US
Early Learning Coach - Early Head Start
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position serves as Early Learning Coach for a Head Start program. This position is chiefly responsible for supporting educational quality, Creative Curriculum implementation and positive child outcomes throughout the program for approximately 15-20 teachers, and performs other tasks as needed. The Early Learning Coach reports to the Curriculum & Environments Specialist. The Early Learning Coach collaborates and plans in joint sessions with Zone Managers, Curriculum & Environments Specialist and Director of Early Childhood Education to ensure that outcomes are achieved for teachers, as well as, children of all abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Support for Educational Quality & Positive Child Outcomes
Conduct regular classroom observations and coaching in each center, both informally and formally (utilizing our program systems and tools).
Provide feedback to Teachers and Zone Managers in all areas of educational quality, including but not limited to:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Experience
Certifications
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.
Other details
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position serves as Early Learning Coach for a Head Start program. This position is chiefly responsible for supporting educational quality, Creative Curriculum implementation and positive child outcomes throughout the program for approximately 15-20 teachers, and performs other tasks as needed. The Early Learning Coach reports to the Curriculum & Environments Specialist. The Early Learning Coach collaborates and plans in joint sessions with Zone Managers, Curriculum & Environments Specialist and Director of Early Childhood Education to ensure that outcomes are achieved for teachers, as well as, children of all abilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Support for Educational Quality & Positive Child Outcomes
Conduct regular classroom observations and coaching in each center, both informally and formally (utilizing our program systems and tools).
Provide feedback to Teachers and Zone Managers in all areas of educational quality, including but not limited to:
- Classroom environment and materials
- Daily structure and routines
- Positive guidance, classroom management, dealing with challenging behavior
- Planning curriculum that is engaging, developmentally appropriate, individualized and outcome- focused
- Interaction strategies to support children's language, cognitive and social development
- Support for English Language Learners
- Early literacy and mathematics learning
- Work with Zone Managers to create and maintain quality improvement plans; identify and procure resources to support Center Managers in successfully executing quality improvement related to teacher skill development and support.
- Coach and support Zone Managers to serve as the education lead for their buildings.
- Monitor implementation and quality of curriculum and assessment, including:
- Review of lesson plans
- Child observations and accuracy of analysis in Creative Curriculum.
- Student assessment and quality of evidence
- Work Sampling/Creative Curriculum GOLD outcomes
- Active Supervision
- Model best practices and developmentally appropriate practices for Teachers and Assistant Teachers.
- Assist Zone Managers and Teachers in understanding child outcomes data and using it to plan and individualize.
- Along with Data and Outcomes Manager, track child outcomes and program quality assessment results on a center- and program wide basis, analyze data and make program development recommendations to Director of Early Education and Regional Director.
- Work with Curriculum & Environments Specialist to develop, conduct or arrange training as needed, including professional development days, ongoing training, center- or team-specific training, and additional related training for parents, volunteers, or others.
- Support implementation of pilots and special initiatives related to curriculum, assessment, teacher training or other.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must obtain a criminal background check.
- Must have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
- Must obtain a copy of driving record annually and maintain a clean driving record in order to drive an agency vehicle.
- Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation
Education
- BS/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
Experience
- Teaching and/or supervising in a Head Start setting, Creative Curriculum, preferred
Certifications
- Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed
The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times. Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.
Other details
- Job Family Early Childhood Development
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $43,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $56,000.00