Head Start Professional Development Coach

CAPMC is seeking a strategic and creative person to be responsible for providing on-site coaching / mentoring for Head Start teaching staff using a reflective practice model. Provides mentor/coaching to enhance teacher-child interactions and gains towards the program’s adopted school readiness goals.

• Works closely with Area Managers, Site Supervisors / Teachers, Center Directors and Content Area Specialists to ensure that Head Start Performance Standards and the Head Start Program requirements are met.
• Reviews and analyzes children’s outcomes, school readiness goals, CLASS, and monitoring data annually for planning and recommendations for program improvement and professional development
• Prepares and submits requisitions for supplies and materials, as needed.
• Participates in scheduled self-evaluation of the Head Start Program.
• Responsible for promoting strong community relations for the Agency & Head Start Program.
• Collaborates with the immediate supervisor and all the Content Specialists in Parent Involvement, Disabilities, Facilities and Education to develop a comprehensive child program to meet Federal requirements.  
• Attends all meetings, training and workshops designated by the Deputy Director – Child Development Services and Head Start Program Director.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Participates in the data analysis of children outcomes, Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) assessments, monitoring, Program Information Report (PIR), to develop a training plan for teaching staff based on data findings.
• Collects and Analyzes data to prepare reports for staff, managers, Policy Council / Committee and Board of Directors.
• Develops systems to gather information and data on the effectiveness of mentoring/coaching practices.
• Annually analyses data collected throughout the year and shares information with mentored/coached staff for feedback and input.
• Facilitate the Practice Based Coaching process (PBC) and/or Together Learning Collaboration cycle (TLC).

• Coaches teaching staff to increase their knowledge and skills in developmentally appropriate practice.
• Fosters professional growth of teachers and instructional staff in CLASS and Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) strategies, Program Curriculum(s), Home Observation Visiting Rating Scales (HOVRS), Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Philosophy and other research-based practices used by CAPMC.
• Conducts observations of staff-child interactions and staff-parent interactions.
• Provides opportunities for discussion and reflection to give feedback in a non-judgmental way by establishing positive relationships.
• Provides opportunities for staff to reflect and apply theory and learning to everyday practice.
• Provides support for formal training on CLASS, CSEFEL, pre-service, in-service and any other research-based practices that promote positive teacher-child interactions and promote school readiness.
• Assists in conducting CLASS assessments under pre and post stages to determine areas of need for individuals and classrooms to develop a support plan.
• Develops individual support plans with specific goals and areas for growth identified which are based on teacher self-assessment, classroom and teacher observations and other areas identified by teacher, coach, and supervisor.
• Facilitates group workshops on relevant child development topics based on program monitoring outcomes.

• Supports and assists in the training for employees regarding program curriculum, developmental screenings and assessments, individualization, class assessment and related areas.
• Assists in the coordination of training for staff focusing on newly hired Head Start staff needs, program findings, program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and program area plans.

 

Community Action Partnership of Madera County (CAPMC) is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Since it was incorporated in 1965, CAPMC has been making a positive difference in our county. CAPMC is committed to improving the social well-being and economic capacity of low to moderate-income individuals and families, as well as providing opportunities to achieve economic independence. Madera County’s anti-poverty agency, CAPMC serves the low and moderate income residents annually through its broad spectrum of programs and resources. With over 50 years of service and with many anti-poverty programs, CAPMC is a key contributor to the vitality of Madera County. Our services respond to community needs in the following ways: Crisis Intervention Victim Services Child Development Resources Child Care Resource & Referral Help Paying for Child Care Madera Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Madera/Mariposa Regional Head Start Fresno Migrant/Seasonal Head Start Child Care Services in Fresno County Financial Assistance Energy Assistance Weatherizing your Home Help Paying for Child Care Shelter Shunammite Place Permanent Supportive Housing for chronically homeless Martha Diaz Shelter Transportation Senior Transportation in Eastern Madera County Medical Escort Van in Eastern Madera County Learn more about our Head Start Department "Regional Head Start serves children 3 to 5 years of age in Madera and Mariposa Counties. The program is center-based program with full-day and part-day options. The program services begins in August through May of each year. Madera Migrant/Seasonal Head Start serves children 6 weeks old to 5 years old that live in Madera County. The Migrant program has two seasons, traditional and winter. The traditional program runs from May to end of October and the winter program runs from early-November to February. Hours of service are between 8 to 10 hours per day. Early Head Start is a home-based program created to teach parents how to become their child’s first teacher. The program serves 0 – 3 years old including pregnant mothers. The Family Facilitator visits the home once a week for an hour and a half. Socialization is held twice a month where parents bring their children to interact and participate in activities provided by Family Facilitators. Early Head Start is an all year round program." LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS * Must have a current and valid Site Supervisor Permit or obtain it within 12 months of hire. * CLASS Reliability Certificate (Preschool) within 12 months of hire.