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Early Learning Coach Specialist

Childcare
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

POSITION : Early Learning Coach Specialist

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Base Salary Range : $56,309.00-$63,000.00

Expanded Salary Range : $56,309.00-75,137.00

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO : Early Learning Coach Lead

AGENCY SUMMARY :

BrightSpark Early Learning Services has been at the forefront of the early learning landscape for over 30 years, ensuring that all children have equitable access to safe, engaging, and positive early learning experiences that promote school readiness and lifetime success.

OPPORTUNITY :

The Early Learning Coach Specialist provides direct services to the childcare provider community. The primary goal of these services is to support providers in becoming licensed, assist them in building strong business and ECE practices, and help them improve the quality of childcare. The Specialist role entails providing on-site, distance practice-based, and transformational coaching to center and family home-based childcare programs serving children ages 0-12 in King and Pierce Counties.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Specific responsibilities of the Early Learning Coach Specialist include, but may not be limited to :

  • Assist licensed center and family childcare providers in entering the WA State Early Achievers Quality Recognition Improvement System.
  • Provide anti-racist, culturally relevant, and inclusive assistance to licensed childcare facilities throughout King and Pierce Counties.
  • Provide technical assistance and group learning experiences on topics related to the Early Achievers quality standards and program assessment tools.
  • Manage a caseload to include directors and family childcare providers to develop, implement, and evaluate quality improvement plans and goals.
  • Provide documentation of all technical assistance and coaching activities through web-based computer software programs.
  • Submit complete and accurate documentation in a regular and timely manner.
  • Participate in regular team, program, and agency meetings.
  • Participate in training and other professional development activities required by BrightSpark.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and 3 years of related work experience or a Master of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and 2 years of related job experience. In exceptional situations, 5-6 years of early childhood experience will be considered instead of education.

Desired Qualifications :

  • Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or Somali languages.
  • Coursework in culturally appropriate anti-bias practice and theory.
  • Ability to facilitate reflective practice sessions with early learning professionals.
  • Practical experience and master-level expertise in at least two or more content areas : Infant Development, Toddler Development, Preschool Development, etc.
  • Knowledge of childcare licensing and the regulatory environment surrounding Family and center-based childcare.

    • COMPENSATION :

  • Base Salary Range : $56,309.00-$63,000.00
  • Expanded Salary Range : $56,309.00-75,137.00
  • FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
  • This is a full-time salaried position requiring work during BrightSpark Early Learning Services Business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 : 30 am-5 pm.
    • HOW TO APPLY :
  • A Resume
  • A cover letter describing your experience, skills, and values in relation to BrightSpark Early Learning Services’ goals.
  • A brief personal equity statement describing your skills and experience engaging with issues involving diversity, racial equity, and inclusion; this statement should not exceed 300 words.

    • WORK LOCATION :

  • This position is a Hybrid Position.
  • Employees must attend training, meetings, and other work commitments at various BrightSpark office locations.

    • EQUAL EQUITY EMPLOYER :

    BrightSpark Early Learning Services is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity among our staff.

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