What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education Coach position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Early Childhood Education Coach
Requisition Number
H00969P
Position Category
Hourly/Work Study
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
Months per year
9
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate
Starting at $25 - May increase based on candidate qualifications
FLSA
Job Summary/Basic Function
- Provide telecoaching and site visits for students who are completing practicum experiences in community programs.
- Maintain a caseload of approximately 20-30 students per semester. Estimated 10-25 hours a week, flexible scheduling, and work can be completed from home.
- Establish a coaching agreement with each student.
- Holds approximately three teleconference meetings with each student each semester.
- Support students with self-assessment and goal setting.
- Provide focused observational feedback based on student video & live observations.
- Hold a follow-up teleconference within three business days of video submission (observation).
- Provide written feedback within one week of the teleconference meeting or onsite observation.
- Collaborate with faculty to ensure student success.
- Familiarizes self with course outcomes, content, delivery, and assignments. This includes notifying faculty of progress and concerns, coordinating supports, and reviewing practicum evaluations, assignment feedback, and other related information to inform the coaching process.
- Collaborates with community programs, student and mentor teachers to proactively prevent problems, address issues that arise, and ensure a successful practicum experience.
- Mentor students who have graduated with online meetings approximately four times a year for one year after graduation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Early Childhood or closely related field
- 5 years experience as a lead teacher in an Early Childhood care and/or education settings
- 5 years experience as coach for in Early Childhood care and/or education settings
- Strong organizational skills including scheduling, coordinating services with faculty, tracking progress long term progress across multiple courses, follow-up communication.
- Proactive written and oral communication skills, including the ability to craft and ask questions that stimulate personal and professional growth of clients. Emotional listening and assertiveness when navigating difficult conversations.
- Track record of using creative and effective approaches to solving challenging coaching problems in a variety of circumstances.
- Ability to use multiple forms of technology, such as written and online video meetings, for delivery of professional coaching.
- Ability to establish productive relationships with clients from diverse cultural, racial, linguistic, and socioeconomic circumstances, and serve as an ally in addressing inequities.
- Understanding of approaches for supporting teacher/caregiver wellness and self-compassion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master degree in EC or related field
- Teaching and coaching experience in a variety of Early Childhood care and/or education settings.
- Experience in online and video coaching
Background Check?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/15/2025
Review Date
01/17/2025
Job Close Date
04/15/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/11605
Notes to Applicant
To apply, complete the online application and attach a resume. Other documents required are coaching philosophy and letter of support from a coachee.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.
Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Salary : $25
