Early Childhood PD Coach & Mentor

Sisters of Charity Health System, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Pension plan

403(b) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Great work environment

Job summary

The Sisters of Charity Health System is seeking an Early Childhood Specialist for the Akron location. The role develops and provides professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals, coaches administrators and teachers on best practices, and creates strategies for quality improvement.

Responsibilities include on-site coaching, delivering trainings, classroom observations, grant management, and program evaluation, with extensive focus on Birth to Kindergarten standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; associate degree and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Firm knowledge of early childhood education and workforce development.
• Experience with adult training and/or career counseling.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from inception through evaluation.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site coaching and support to child care teachers and administrators, guiding curriculum implementation and licensing standards.
• Develop and deliver engaging training sessions in person and virtually for educators.
• Conduct classroom observations and assessments to support teacher growth.
• Support professional career pathways through state associations and credentialing programs.
• Manage grant initiatives to enhance child care learning experiences.
• Administer training and related provider services.
• Develop PD opportunities aligned with birth-to-kindergarten standards and Common Core.
• Assess training needs and develop modules to meet identified needs.
• Recruit and disseminate information on child care resources and quality enhancements.
• Consult with administrators on JFS rules and Step Up To Quality requirements.
• Help providers find approved training to support development plans.
• Provide environmental assessments and strategies to improve environments.
• Provide TA to educators in degree programs and certification tracks.
• Facilitate meetings and PD opportunities on early childhood topics.
• Provide services to manage a caseload of providers and deliverables.
• Provide TA to providers opening new child care businesses.
• Develop and provide family engagement programming.
• Evaluate PD programs with data and report outcomes.
• Assist with public relations activities.

Skills

Project management

Adult training

Career counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree acceptable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sisters of Charity Health System is seeking an Early Childhood Specialist for the Akron location. The role develops and provides professional development opportunities for early childhood professionals, coaches administrators and teachers on best practices, and creates strategies for quality improvement.

Responsibilities include on-site coaching, delivering trainings, classroom observations, grant management, and program evaluation, with extensive focus on Birth to Kindergarten standards and