Early Childhood Education Coach

Centro-De-La-Familia-De-Utah; Providence (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Centro de la Familia in Utah seeks an Early Childhood Education Coach to lead Practice-Based Coaching with Head Start staff. Under the Education Director, you will provide intensive coaching to teachers to improve classroom practices and child outcomes, emphasizing bilingual Spanish/English support.

You will stay current on ELOF and Head Start standards, conduct observations, guide professional development, and document progress.

Qualifications

• Professional coaching and mentorship skills.
• Fluent in Spanish and English for dual-language learners.
• Knowledge of early childhood education standards and ELOF.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive coaching to teachers to improve classroom practices.
• Stay current on PBC, ELOF, and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Deliver professional development and action planning with staff.
• Conduct classroom observations and reflective conversations with teachers.
• Travel regularly to center sites for coaching sessions.
• Document PBC progress and report to Education Director.
• Ensure CLASS observer reliability and data accuracy.

Skills

Coaching skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Educational standards knowledge

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Description

Dynamic Job Opportunity: Early Childhood Education Coach

Overview:

Under the guidance of the Education Director, contribute to the successful implementation of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) at Centro. Provide intensive coaching to teachers, fostering the enhancement of teaching practices for positive child outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stay abreast of current developments in early childhood education, including Practice-Based Coaching (PBC), Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Recognizes bilingualism and biliteracy as a strength and implements research-based teaching practices that support dual-language learners.
• Promote the Coaching program to encourage active participation.
• Review data from the Initial Self Reflection with the Education Specialist and guide teaching staff to a suitable professional development track.
• Assist teachers in creating action plans based on effective teaching practices.
• Model highly effective teaching practices in classrooms.
• Conduct focused observations, either in person or through video, and engage in reflective conversations with teachers.
• Document the PBC process using Centro’s data system and provide progress reports to the Education Director.
• Regularly traveling to centers to conduct coaching sessions is required.
• Achieve and maintain CLASS observer reliability.

About Us:

At Centro de la Familia, we are not just educators; we are dream builders. Our warm, vibrant environment is designed to cultivate curious minds, explore boundless possibilities, and create lasting memories. We believe that every child is a unique story waiting to be written.

Qualifications:

Hold a Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with sufficient training and experience in adult learning and data-driven decision-making.

Bilingual Spanish/English required.

Why You'll Love It Here:

We are passionate about our work and the incredible children and families we have the privilege to support. We have been dedicated to Community and Family Engagement since 1975, have been operating Head Start Programs since 1991, and have experience managing programs in challenging, isolated, and underserved areas. Our curricula and programs are rooted in science, and we are committed to the professional growth of minority communities. Plus, our team includes bilingual and bicultural staff to ensure inclusive and culturally sensitive care.

Join Us:

If you're passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education, we invite you to join us in this exciting coaching opportunity at Centro de la Familia.