Early Childhood Specialist — Program Coach (Full Benefits)

Sylvania; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan options

Employer paid Dental-Vision-LTD-Life

Retirement plan options

PTO

Job summary

Sylvania in Owosso, MI is seeking an Early Childhood Specialist to help ensure high-quality preschool programs and compliance with the Great Start Readiness Program. You will coach, observe, and provide feedback to classroom staff and guide curriculum and assessment implementation.

The role involves collaboration with the Early Childhood Contact and other specialists to maintain cohesive programming and ongoing professional development. A 190-day contract with a full benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in early childhood education or child development preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of early childhood education experience.
• Knowledge of Michigan Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
• Knowledge of The Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy and Early Mathematics.
• Formal training in the approved developmental screener, comprehensive curriculum, authentic child assessment; Connect 4 Learning preferred.
• Maintain or obtain status as a reliable rater in the applicable program evaluation tool.
• MI Registry Approved Trainer certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular classroom support, coaching, observation and feedback to classroom staff.
• Guide teachers and teams in decisions that impact student and family outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Contact and other Specialists to ensure quality programming.
• Participate in ongoing learning opportunities for teaching teams.

Skills

Licensing rules knowledge

Observation & coaching

Screener/assessment knowledge

Education

Graduate degree in early childhood education or child development

MI Registry Approved Trainer certification

Job description

Sylvania in Owosso, MI is seeking an Early Childhood Specialist to help ensure high-quality preschool programs and compliance with the Great Start Readiness Program. You will coach, observe, and provide feedback to classroom staff and guide curriculum and assessment implementation.

The role involves collaboration with the Early Childhood Contact and other specialists to maintain cohesive programming and ongoing professional development. A 190-day contract with a full benefits package is offered.