POSITION SUMMARY:

Works individually and in groups with Educators, Assistant Educators, and Home Visitor Specialists in a coaching and mentoring role. Will train and mentor employee to: understand the significance and usefulness of child and program assessment data; incorporate data into classroom lesson plans, instructional support and practices, and Individual School Readiness Plan (ISRP). Coaches participate in professional development activities, administer classroom assessments, i.e. ITERS, ECERS, and CLASS, and aggregate and analyze assessment data. Mentors meets with Supervisors to share assessment results, CLASS observation results, and recommend individual/group employee development and training needs. Has access to protected healthcare information (PHI) or confidential identifiable information (CII), both paper and electronic, as necessary, to perform related job duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides individual and/or group coaching to Educators, Assistant Educators and Home Visitor Specialists
• Provides training/technical assistance on program curriculum, assessment tools and data during coaching sessions and at all-employee professional development events
• Helps Educators & Home Visitor Specialists incorporate assessment data into instructional planning and practice
• Conducts classroom assessments, i.e. ITERS, ECERS, CLASS and review results together with employee and supervisors
• Assists with data collection, aggregation, analysis and reporting for overall program
• May provide language translation for clients

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and expertise with child/program curriculum assessments and best practice early learning research/literature
• Strong teaching, engagement and reflection skills
• Ability to embrace and support Akin’s commitment to fostering an inclusive organization

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This job is performed in a professional office environment. The following list is representative of the work environment employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, printers, phones)
• Typical office lighting and temperatures
• Moderate interruptions
• Ability to work in a confined area
• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period
• Limited travel to other site locations within the state

WORKING REMOTELY:

Working remotely is a benefit of Akin’s flexible workplace, but remote work cannot be offered for all positions. Some positions require daily presence in the office. Remote work arrangements may be adjusted or rescinded based upon business needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; occasionally to reach, stoop and kneel
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Regular, predictable attendance is required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• 3 years’ experience as a classroom educator/teacher or home visitor in Head Start or Early Head Start program, preferred.
• Experience and skill in adult education and/or building strong, positive relationships with adults (families, team members, etc.)
• Proof of CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification is required or obtained within 30 days of hire
• Proof of physical exam (updated every three years), including a one step Mantoux TB skin test prior to start of employment. For those who have previously tested positive, documented proof of treatment from a doctor or a negative chest x-ray must be provided
• Washington State Driver’s License
• HIV/AIDS and Blood borne pathogen training within 30 days of hire
• Successful completion of a drivers check if position requires driving on a regular basis (at least three times per week) or drives clients. Must not have more than two driving incidents within the last three years
• Completion of Akin and DCYF criminal history background check, including registry with MERIT to include fingerprinting

PREERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree
• Bi-lingual

SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

The salary range for this position is $25.29-$35.42. The starting salary range for this position is $25.29 -$27.84 DOE for external candidates.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 10 days of vacation leave each year, three personal days each year, and will accrue one sick day per month (pro-rated for part-time employees). Employees will also enjoy 15 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. We also offer EAP and mental health benefits.