Early Childhood Development Coach

Community Action Organization Of Western New York Inc; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Community Action Organization Of Western New York Inc in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Education Specialist to assess, support, and promote development of young children within Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You will evaluate progress, train parents and staff, and connect families with needed resources.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, with several years of supervisory experience and a proven ability to work

Formación

• Strong understanding of child development theories, principles, and stages of development.
• Active listening, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to observe and assess children’s development and develop interventions.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and programs.

Responsabilidades

• Observe and assess learning environments to ensure staff implement the curriculum and create a safe, engaging classroom.
• Provide on-site coaching, mentoring, and training to teaching staff on classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Ensure child/staff ratios are maintained and inclusive practices are followed.
• Collaborate with staff to transition children and families into Head Start/Early Head Start and maintain compliance with standards.

Conocimientos

Child development theories

Observation & assessment

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Educación

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Community Action Organization Of Western New York Inc in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Education Specialist to assess, support, and promote development of young children within Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You will evaluate progress, train parents and staff, and connect families with needed resources.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, with several years of supervisory experience and a proven ability to work