Early Childhood Education Coach

Oneworld Community Health Centers; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Free fitness center

Job summary

OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. in Omaha, NE seeks a full-time Early Childhood Education Coach to support the on-site learning team at the Learning Community Center of South Omaha.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least three years of early childhood experience. You will coach teachers, monitor curriculum, and train community childcare providers using CLASS and ITERS/ECERS tools; bilingual English/Spanish is required, with a competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field is required.
• Three years of direct experience in early childhood education.
• proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
• Familiarity with CLASS/ITERS/ECERS is preferred.
• Experience coaching or training staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site child learning team to ensure quality in early childhood classrooms.
• Coach teachers, observe classrooms, and plan next steps in action plans.
• Assist with training for community childcare providers and coaches.
• Monitor curriculum implementation and ensure developmentally appropriate practices.
• Communicate with Program Manager regarding classroom issues and recommendations.
• Prepare program performance reports and report progress with observation tools.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

CLASS observation tools

ITERS/ECERS

TPOT/TPITOS

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Omaha, NE 68107Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's Degree (Four-Year Degree)Job Category: Learning Community Center (LCC)

One full-time (0.90 FTE, 36 hrs/week) position | Usually Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, various evening shifts (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm) required per month | Learning Community of South Omaha (24th & M) |

Job Duties

• The Early Childhood Education Coach is responsible for supporting the on-site child learning team to ensure integrity and quality within early childhood classrooms. The ECE Coach has an up-to-date knowledge of best practices in early childhood education, is familiar with standards put forth by the Nebraska Department of Education, and works with staff and management to implement best practices in early childhood classrooms at the Learning Community Center of South Omaha (LCCSO). Additionally, the ECE Coach will assist with training and coaching for some community childcare providers.
• Ensures the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets children’s individual needs.
• Supports and monitors effective classroom environments, teacher-child interactions, and curriculum implementation.
• Engages in coaching and reflective practices with classroom teachers to ensure high-quality program practices. Observes in classrooms, engages in collaborative problem-solving and planning, implements agreed-upon strategies, and reflects on progress made to determine next steps in the action plan. Supports staff in the implementation of quality early childhood practice based on Nebraska Early Learning Guidelines.
• Builds relationships with classroom teachers based on mutual respect and effective communication.
• Assist the Program Manager in the preparation of program performance reports.
• Responsible for reporting of Child Learning Team progress via observation tools.
• Communicates both verbally and in writing with the Program Manager about any issues in the classroom; makes recommendations for change.

The tasks outlined above are intended to provide a general overview of the role and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or job functions. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the business, and responsibilities may evolve to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
• Three years of direct experience in the early childhood education field.
• Certified/reliable in CLASS observation tools & ITERS/ECERS, (TPOT/TPITOS) preferred.
• Knowledge of curriculum, principles, and best practices of early childhood education.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish required.
• Experience as an early childhood coach preferred.
• Ability to support a wide range of constituents and diverse populations, including diverse socio-economic, ability/disability, racial, ethnic, age, gender, family make-up, and education levels.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. provides a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; 401(k); free fitness center, and more.

OneWorld Community Health Centers, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer