What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education Coach/Behavior Specialist position at Centro de la Familia de Utah?
Job Title: Early Childhood Education Coach/ Behavior Assistant
Travel is required between Yerington, Fallon, and Winnemucca using a company-provided vehicle.
Overview:
Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to make a direct impact on teachers and young children’s success? Join our team at Centro, where you’ll support the implementation of Practice-Based Coaching to help educators refine their teaching practices, ultimately leading to positive outcomes for children. As an Education Coach, you’ll collaborate with teachers, families, and specialists to monitor social-emotional screenings, assess behavior, and create effective intervention strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stay up to date with trends in early childhood education, including Practice-Based Coaching, Head Start standards, and effective teaching practices.
- Collaborate with the Education Specialist to analyze teacher assessments and assign tailored professional development paths.
- Guide teachers through self-reflection and action plans to improve teaching methods that are both observable and achievable.
- Model effective teaching practices in classrooms and provide hands-on support to educators.
- Conduct focused classroom observations, either in person or via video, and provide actionable feedback.
- Document coaching progress using our data system and present regular reports to the Education Manager.
- Travel to various centers for coaching sessions and behavior support, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Work alongside the Behavior Specialist to address social-emotional screening concerns and develop behavior intervention plans.
- Communicate regularly with staff, families, and external providers, ensuring a cohesive support system for children and educators.
- Maintain CLASS observer reliability and uphold confidentiality and legal standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
- 2 years of experience working with children aged birth to 5, including children from diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.
- Skilled in adult learning, using data to inform decisions, and
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
- Must be able to meet physical requirements including lifting to 50 lbs., and performing activities such as stooping, bending, crawling, and sitting on the floor.
If you’re ready to inspire and elevate the next generation of educators, apply today to join Centro and become part of a dedicated team focused on fostering success for teachers and children alike!
