What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach Coordinator position at Spanish Speaking Unity Council?
Title : Coach Coordinator
Reports to : Professional Development Manager
Department : Children & Family Services
Location : Oakland, CA or Contra Costa County (Concord, Antioch, Richmond, San Pablo, Oakley)
Schedule : Monday through Friday
Travel : Local travel is required
Salary : $34.50-$37.50 DOE
Employee Status : Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt
Union : N / A
Supervises : N / A
Benefits :
Two weeks of paid vacation a year, sick time, 14 holidays, up to five floating holidays based on employee status, medical and dental benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment, life insurance policy at no cost to employee (with the option of increasing policy amount), flexible spending account for medical and dependent care costs, commuter benefits, 403(b) with employer match, and other benefits. We foster a joyful workplace and offer opportunities for professional development and growth.
Agency Summary
The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with a 60-year history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.
Our programs aim to provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long-term educational, career, and financial goals. These holistic programs and services reach more than 8,000 individuals and families annually in five languages. Programs include : early childhood education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment services, career readiness training, housing and financial stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events. Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Concord. The Unity Council employs a diverse workforce of more than 350 people who reflect the linguistic, cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve.
Program Summary
The Children and Family Services programs include Head Start, Early Head Start, State Pre-Kindergarten, Home Based Services, and Developmental Play Groups. Over 700 children birth through kindergarten entry and their families receive child development and comprehensive family services through the Unity Council. The programs are diverse, multilingual, developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and individualized for each child and family services are provided in multiple centers and two home base programs throughout Oakland and Contra Costa County.
Position Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Professional Development Manager, the Coach Coordinator organizes the coaching structure of the program and provides direct practice-based coaching to the staff as well as technical assistance around program fidelity in compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards. Essential elements of the coaching and training are based on the curriculum that reflects the cultural values and diversity of the families served while ensuring school readiness goals are successfully met.
Responsibilities
- Establish collaborative coaching relationships with teachers, including focused classroom observation, reflection and feedback, goal setting and active planning;
- Providing coaching to select teaching teams as assigned by Workforce and Professional Development team; Coach teaching teams and Earn and Learn interns as needed;
- Works closely with the Education Managers and Professional Development Coordinator to create and provide an environment for onsite classroom-based coaching, training and technical assistance to reflect program needs and support the continuous quality improvement process in alignment to School Readiness Goals and Early Head Start / Head Start Program Goals.
- Collaborate with managers and coordinators to identify, develop and provide additional training as determined by surveys, emergent issues, observations and other agency needs.
- Works closely with the Education team to inform and support the continuous quality improvement process reflective of each center's Quality Improvement Plan;
- Support data collection efforts to document teacher's growth and gauge coaching effectiveness and teacher professional development;
- Collaborate with consultants, professional development coordinator and managers to ensure : mandatory trainings (OHS, CDE, CCL) are included in annual training plan;
- Collaborate with Center Directors, School Readiness Coordinators and Professional Development Coordinator to create Professional Development Plans for the teaching team and assist teaching team on signing up for PD opportunities and additional courses;
- Support and assist with developing content and presenting training to facilitate teacher's professional development and classroom best practices;
- Provide guidance and input on training development plans for school readiness goals, Creative Curriculum fidelity, CLASS, family engagement, Teaching Pyramid, and dual-language instruction.
- Collaborate with coordinators on providing orientation and training of teachers, home visitors, and family advocates on best practices and provide resources to develop and enhance skills as needed.
- Enter and update staff professional development and coaching data and records into SharePoint and Child Plus database;
- In collaboration with Professional Development Coordinator oversee and monitor Head Start professional development system and implementation;
- Research and identify staff development opportunities;
- Plan and present small group workshops on relevant child development topics based on program monitoring outcomes;
- Provide guidance in conducting DRDP assessments, ASQs and intentional daily observations of children's play, behavior, and interactions;
- Collaborate with School Readiness Coordinators and Education Managers to create curriculum for training purposes on DRDP, Learning Genie, Creative Curriculum / My Teaching Strategies, CLASS, Environments, ASQs, Teaching Pyramid.
- Participate in the annual child development Self-Assessment process;
- Collaborate with Workforce and Professional Development team for Earn and Learn program planning, oversight, program needs and events.
- Facilitate the process and procedure for the Coaching Strengths and Needs Assessments for staff
- Collaborate with Education Managers and Workforce and Professional Development team to create policy and procedure for agency-wide coaching
- Provide guidance on yearly reports (PIR - Coaching documentation)
- Meet with coach consultants on regular basis to establish progress of teaching teams
- Coach and train Teachers and Master Teachers on leadership skills;
- Coordinate with CECMP (California Early Childhood Mentor Program) for staff development and mentorship through application process and continued progress.
- Consult on further expansion projects as needed.
- Complete assigned professional development trainings;
- Knowledge of systems software and technical skills.
- Regular local driving to multiple bay area cities is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Essential Functions
Pre-Employment Requirements
This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time.
Please email your cover letter and resume to jobs@unitycouncil.org. Use "Title of Position" in the subject line.
The Unity Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $35 - $38
