Early Childhood PD Coach & Mentor (Head Start)

Pathstone Corporation; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

PathStone Corporation is seeking a Professional Development Coach for the Child & Family Development Services program in Lehighton, PA. You will support education staff through training, classroom coaching, and implementation of research-based coaching strategies aligned with Head Start standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in ECE or related field, at least one year working with children and families, and the ability to work with a diverse staff. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field with at least twelve credits in ECE.
• One year experience working with children and families
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to interact with internal staff, and higher educational facilities.
• Must possess administrative management and/or specialized skills and knowledge.
• Must be able to work with a culturally diverse staff and client base.
• Bilingual preferred (English/language of majority of families in program).

Responsibilities

• Implement PathStone’s operational policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, state and local licensing regulations.
• Delegate, observe, monitor, evaluate and provide feedback to center staff and Deputy, Early Childhood Education regarding compliance.
• Provide regular reports on program compliance to the Deputy, Early Childhood Education.
• Collaborate with professional and community organizations to incorporate and improve educational opportunities for children and educational opportunities for staff.
• Complete monthly and annual reports, including recommending and implementing plans for improvement and/or corrective actions.
• Coordinate with other CFDS support staff to ensure program collaboration.
• Conduct center-based and home-based observations to promote developmental appropriate practices, sound program approaches to delivery of services, and impart culturally and linguistically appropriate beliefs.
• Administer the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and analyze ongoing assessment data including literacy specific assessments to measure improvement in child outcomes.
• Provide one-to-one mentor coaching strategies for improving teacher-child interactions and how to work with culturally, linguistically, and developmentally diverse groups of children.
• Conduct small group meetings for teaching staff to discuss appropriate curriculum planning and implementation, the ongoing assessment process, and how to individualize curriculum.
• Provide informal learning opportunities for teachers to reflect on and apply theory and learning to everyday practice.
• Maintain knowledgeable on the program’s curriculum and operational procedures related to early care and education.
• Provide encouragement designed to support teaching staff's completion of college coursework towards earning academic degrees.
• Gather and track coursework documentation from teaching staff and submit to Early Childhood Education Coordinator.
• Distribute latest research based resources, and materials.
• Attend all required meetings, pre-service, in-service, and other training as required.
• Provide sound technical support, guidance and motivate staff in their professional development through coaching and mentoring
• Adhere to established Work Plan and update as necessary or directed by Supervisor.
• Adhere to Head Start Standards of Conduct.
• Assist in the physical maintenance and care of center facility such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing and garbage disposal.
• Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

ECE knowledge

One year experience

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal with staff

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

PathStone Corporation is seeking a Professional Development Coach for the Child & Family Development Services program in Lehighton, PA. You will support education staff through training, classroom coaching, and implementation of research-based coaching strategies aligned with Head Start standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in ECE or related field, at least one year working with children and families, and the ability to work with a diverse staff. Bilingual candidates are preferred.