Quality Coach - Early Learning - Tillamook Service Center OR Clatsop Service Center

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Quality Coach supports participating child care programs to implement quality standards and provide individual coaching for programs to achieve a Spark star rating (Oregon State Quality Rating and Improvement System for child care providers); collaborates with the Early Learning Hub to develop outreach strategies for recruiting providers in alignment with the regional Early Care and Education Sector Plan; will facilitate networks of child providers; assists in recruitment, coaching, and mentoring of child care providers and early childhood educators; and addresses professional development, parent communication, business / marketing skills, and state child care regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, a related field with early childhood

coursework, preferred; or a Step 10 or above on the Oregon Registry Online

2. Minimum of two (2) years of direct service in Early Childhood, with a specific focus (age

group, program type or other aspect of the early childhood industry)on preschool

3. At least two (2) years of experience providing technical assistance and training to early

childhood programs, including conducting classroom observations and / or home visits

4. Bilingual Spanish / English, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES :

1. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

2. Excellent presentation skills, including development and delivery of trainings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.

A. Provide job-embedded professional learning and technical assistance to Early Care and

Education Professionals providers in alignment with Spark (Oregon’s Quality Rating and

Improvement System) standards and Oregon’s Core Knowledge Categories for

professional learning.

B. Manage Focused Child Care Networks of Early Care and Education Professionals,

operating under the guidelines and expectations established by the Early Learning Division.

C. Provide reflective, practice-based coaching to Early Care and Education Professionals,

including one-on-one coaching sessions with early educators and instructional leaders.

D. Participate in inclusion discussions and planning for zero tolerance for expulsion and

suspension in the Early Learning system and provides inclusion coaching to Early Care

and Education Professionals, and instructional leaders.

E. Assess the quality of environments and teaching practices on a quarterly basis and

revise coaching goals as necessary.

F. Support Early Care and Education Professionals to create Professional Development

Plans that contribute reflective practice, continuous quality improvement, and help

facilitate positive child-level outcomes.

G. Coordinate training and educational opportunities for Early Care and Education

Professionals, utilizing the Essential Fellowship training and tools as appropriate.

H. Collaborate with other regional Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) grantees and

the Early Learning Division to support the development and implementation of a

statewide business conference for Early Care and Education Professionals.

I. Collaborate with the Early Learning Hub and other community partners in efforts to

recruit and retain Early Care and Education Professionals and Early Learning programs,

including provide targeted support to providers who are new to the field.

J. Assist in the development of CCR&R’s quarterly and annual training plans; assists in the

development of provider newsletter and recruitment materials.

Note : The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.