Empowering Early Childhood Coach & Staff Trainer

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO) is seeking an Early Childhood Coach to support educators and strengthen services for children and families in our CA program.

Under the Education Coordinator, you will guide teaching staff, plan developmentally appropriate activities, and help create an enriching learning environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, data-driven instruction, collaboration with coordinators, and commitment to safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in child development/early childhood education or related field.
• Three years teaching experience with children ages 0-5 in a licensed setting.
• One year in a supervisory or administrative position.
• Must have Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License, a reliable insured vehicle, and an acceptable driving record.
• Must provide certificates of completion of approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training within 30 days of hire. Employee is responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid CPR/first aid certification at all times.
• Must have, or obtain by program-specified date, training in adult learning and in using assessment data to support coaching.
• Must be CLASS reliable within six months of hire and update reliability each year.
• Must complete Safety Training (Performance Standard; 1302.47) within three months of hire.
• Must complete (16) hours of training on preventative health practices, as required by Health and Safety Code.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the education coordinators to plan and ensure a developmentally comprehensive, multicultural, anti-bias program for children and families.
• Works closely with education coordinators and specialists to plan and implement an effective training program for instructional staff to increase their knowledge, skills, and experience in child growth and development.
• Supports instructional staff through training, modeling, and guidance per coaching plan. Monitors the teaching staff for progress toward established goals.
• Scores teachers using the Classroom Assessment and Scoring System (CLASS).
• Participates in planning, development, and implementation of training along with education coordinators.
• Works closely with education staff to ensure the curriculum model is implemented.
• Ensures the center environment (indoors and outdoors) is developmentally appropriate, safe, and offers children a wide variety of experiences.
• Works closely with education staff at the beginning of the year for classroom set-up using fidelity tool and the appropriate environmental rating scales.
• Participates in community collaborations and local Quality Matters programs, QRIS Consortium, and First Five.
• Establishes communication and dialogue with other coaches and consultants from other agencies working with CYFS staff.
• Supports staff in using child assessment data to develop goals and implement activities to support each child’s learning.
• Networks within and/or outside the agency to increase knowledge of resources and services that benefit clients; develop effective relationships; further agency and community goals; and/or raise the profile of CAPSLO and its programs.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Uses reasonable precaution in the performance of duties and adheres to all applicable safety rules and practices; acts in such a manner as to assure maximum safety to oneself, fellow employees, clients, and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Education Coordinator.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in child development/early childhood education or related field

Job description

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO) is seeking an Early Childhood Coach to support educators and strengthen services for children and families in our CA program.

Under the Education Coordinator, you will guide teaching staff, plan developmentally appropriate activities, and help create an enriching learning environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, data-driven instruction, collaboration with coordinators, and commitment to safety and confidentiality.