What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Education Coach position at Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe?

Job Description

The Early Education Coach at Lower Elwha Head Start is responsible for supporting and guiding early childhood educators in their professional development through coaching, training, and implementation of evidence-based teaching practices. This part-time position involves utilizing coaching frameworks such as Teaching Strategies Gold (TS) and CLASS to assess and enhance the skills of education staff, fostering growth in areas such as classroom management, child development, and instructional strategies. The coach will collaborate with staff to develop individualized plans, provide intensive coaching, and facilitate training sessions. This role requires strong expertise in early childhood education, teaching, and training, as well as experience in working with diverse and low-income families. Applicants must hold a BA in Early Childhood Education, have at least five years of teaching experience, and meet other specific qualifications. The position requires a high level of interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB :

Coaching :

Learn and Implement current Teaching Strategies Gold (TS) Coaching to Fidelity plan as well as coaching programs offered through the Office of Head Start.
Utilize a variety of formats including, but not limited to, CLASS, Coaching to Fidelity , and the app that accompanies Coaching to Fidelity to assess all education staff, identify strengths, areas of improvement, and who among the staff would benefit most from intensive coaching.
Work with all teachers in assessing problem areas and collaborate with them to set short- and long- term goals, ensure documentation of follow up and progress.
Develop written, individualized plans that identify clearly articulated steps for the goals set with staff.
Provide opportunities for intensive coaching and ensure intensive coaching opportunities align with the program's school readiness goals, curricula, and other professional development strategies.
Provide feedback to all teachers for the purpose of instructional support. Feedback may relate to, but not be limited to classroom environment, materials, daily structure and routines, positive guidance, classroom management, dealing with challenging behavior, individualized and outcome-focused interaction strategies to support children's development.
Model developmentally appropriate practices and serve as a resource for participants on child development and professional development.
Monitor teachers in classrooms to identify growth areas as well as provide guidance, both formally and informally.
Assist Education Manager in ensuring curriculum fidelity through a variety of strategies.
Record and submit written monthly reports, data collection, reports or other administrative forms in a timely manner.

Training :

In collaboration with the Education and Disabilities Manager 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.

Identify opportunities for the education staff that are not identified for intensive coaching to receive other forms of research-based professional development and assistance aligned with the program's goals.

Develop team building strategies using the latest research methods.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY POSITION :

Ability to guide and facilitate learning techniques for the Head Start Child Development Staff.

Ability to respond appropriately (both mentally and physically) to an emergency or crisis.

Extensive knowledge of early childhood education and child development

Ability to be sensitive and mature individual, able to relate well to both children and adults.

Experience teaching adults and how to aid in supporting adult growth.

Ability to provide leadership and stability for program continually.

Working knowledge of local community resources.

Ability to translate theory and professional training into practical solutions.

Ability to provide for a trans-disciplinary approach to presenting information and conducting interventions.

Knowledge of Head Start program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

BA degree in Early Childhood Education and five (5) years teaching experience

CLASS reliable and maintain annual certification

Experience with Practice Based Coaching or Similar

Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills required.

Must have two (2) years of experience working in a supervisory position.

Knowledge and experience working with children with disabilities.

Experience with low income and culturally diverse families.

Valid Washington State Driver’s license must be insurable

A physical exam with results in letter form that states the applicant is free of communicable diseases

Negative TB test by employment date

No prior convictions of child-related offenses or any felonies.

Background check to be conducted prior to employment date

Must be able to comply with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Head Start Drug Free Workplace policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must be able to lift and carry a child 20 pounds

Other Functional requirements :

Moderate lifting, 15-40 pounds, moderate carrying over 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Must be prepared for daily kneeling, stooping, bending, walking, standing, crawling and sitting on the floor to attend to children as needed.

Must be able to work at a desk 4 hours per day

The work is performed both in an office environment, which involves hearing voice conversations, keyboarding, sitting, standing and walking, and in a classroom environment which involves high levels of noise and regular interaction with staff, children, and families.

OTHER DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS :

Reports to work at scheduled times and maintains good attendance.

Performs all duties assigned in a timely and professional manner.

Must have or be willing to get CPR / First Aid within 30 days of employment

Must have or be willing to get Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment

Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check prior to employment

Pre-Employment drug testing to be administered prior to employment

As with all positions of the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe this position is Indian Preference in hiring

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