What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Literacy Coach - Bringing Books to Life (Prog Coord) position at Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County?
This is a full-time non-Civil Service position with the Nashville Public Library. Position develops and provides coaching services at Davidson County preschools and childcare centers to support evidence-based practices in early literacy. Assists with educator professional development and tracks program statistics. Candidate will be expected to travel throughout Davidson County. Position offers a flexible schedule with regular evening and weekend hours required. Other duties as assigned.
A city with a great library is a great city, and that’s very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year — and a collection of almost two million items — Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City’s gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640
A city with a great library is a great city, and that’s very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year — and a collection of almost two million items — Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City’s gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you.
- Establishes and maintains positive, supporting, and professional relationships with Davidson County childcare and preschool teachers and directors.
- Utilizes current research and evidence-based practices to assist in the development of new early literacy coaching initiatives.
- Leads or assists with other programming as needed.
- Conducts classroom observations.
- Provides one on one and small group coaching to educators that supports their professional development to provide high quality literacy practices in the classroom.
- Develops learning plans.
- Promotes NPL resources and services to use in the classroom.
- Works collaboratively with BBTL staff to identify specific programming and resources to enhance classroom instruction and practices.
- Assists in creating new teacher professional development workshops based upon identified needs.
- Tracks progress, prepares reports, and analyzes data to demonstrate the impact of literacy practices.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood or related filed and two (2) years of experience teaching in an early childhood education setting, including planning and implementing curriculum.
Valid "Class D" Driver's License
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
- One year experience training and mentoring teachers in a group setting
- Experience working with commonly used early childhood curricula: Frog Street, Teaching Strategies, etc.
- Bilingual Language Skills
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640
Salary : $54,708
