Early Childhood Education Coach

Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG); Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Arizona State Retirement System

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) oversees Head Start services for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma counties. This role supports clients, mentors teaching staff, and ensures compliance with Head Start standards across counties.

The position requires a Bachelor's in ECE, at least five years of experience, and ability to travel. Expect a fast-paced environment with teamwork and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Minimum five years in Early Childhood Education.
• Must be 21 years or older with AZ driver license.
• Clear health TB and DPS/background checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess teaching staff against established principles and coach for goals.
• Perform CLASS assessments and plan trainings.
• Conduct formal classroom trainings and report safety/compliance issues.
• Enter data and track child assessment outcomes for school readiness.
• Collaborate with team and participate in program professional development.
• Travel within WACOG service area, with possible overnight stays.

Skills

Early childhood education knowledge

Staff mentoring

Training and coaching

Compliance awareness

Data entry and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Five years of early childhood education experience

Job description

About This Role

WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices.

About This Role

WACOG is the Head Start Grantee for Mohave, La Paz and Yuma Counties. Our programs focus on school readiness for all children and families. As a leader in quality early childhood programs in the area, WACOG is a champion of developmentally appropriate practices. Under supervision, provide assistance to clients to overcome crisis and maintain self-sufficiency while displaying a positive and professional image of Head Start education services for Children in Yuma, La Paz and Mohave counties according to federal head Start Performance Standards and the program’s early education policies and procedures.

What You'll Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Assess teaching staff based on established teaching principles, create practical goals, mentor and coach for teaching staff to achieve set goals, provide strategies and other resources, evaluate progress and effectiveness, and update goals as needed.
• Perform CLASS assessments and determine planned trainings.
• Conduct formal classroom and individual specific trainings as needed,
• Observe Head Start classroom operations and report on safety and compliance issues.
• Perform data entry.
• Comply relevant laws and regulations.
• Track children’s assessment outcomes and identify school readiness goals for WACOG; provide expertise to implement activities for children to meet goals; and investigate scores for accuracy.
• Participate in assigned program professional development.
• Work as part of a cohesive team to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the department.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless coaching.
• Travel within WACOG service area, including overnight stays as needed; additional travel maybe required.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed.
• Utilize tact and discretion to maintain confidentiality; project a positive and professional image of WACOG at all times.
• Other duties as assigned or required of the position.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree with Early Childhood Education

Preferred Education And Experience

Minimum of five years in Early Childhood Education

Other Requirements

Minimum 21 years of age

Valid Arizona Driver License, MVR Report of Acceptable Driving Record, and Proof of Vehicle Liability Insurance

Current Health Physical and TB clearance

Current AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card/ Criminal History Affidavit/Central Registry Background Check

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment

(Ability to secure and maintain a driver’s license valid in the state of Arizona, or an acceptable alternative means of transportation. May be required to drive an agency vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle for WACOG business are required to carry liability insurance minimums. For purposes of vehicle insurance, minimum 21 years of age.)

Nice To Haves

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSAs) The individual who holds this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The KSAs listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for satisfactory performance.

• Knowledge and understanding of the Head Start Program performance standards and other applicable regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of the Child Development
• Knowledge and experience in the theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education (birth to age five) and family support
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions
• Ability to handle all situations with tact and remain impartial
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to research solutions and take action when information is not readily available
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Head Start staff , and culture/ethnic differences
• Ability to collect and compile data relevant to all aspects of Child Development Services for a variety of Head Start quarterly program-wide reporting of children’s learning progress and other data as required by WACOG Head Start
• Ability to provide effective presentations regarding Head Start early childhood education services to parents
• Ability to read, interpret a wide variety of technical instructions
• Skill in communicating with tact; ability to present in front of groups, with or without aids, and with clarity and professionalism
• Ability to research solutions and take action when information is not readily available
• Ability to handle all situations with tact and remain impartial
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Head Start staff, Head Start parents and community members who reflect various lifestyles, culture/ethnic differences, socio-economic backgrounds and a variety of educational levels
• Knowledge and understanding of the Head Start Program performance standards and other applicable regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of the Child Development

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off