Head Start Coach

Community Action Partnership of Cambria County; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Cambria County is seeking an experienced professional for an early childhood education role. Responsibilities include supervising children, assessing data, and aiding in staff development. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and have at least five years of relevant experience. Additional requirements include a current PA driver’s license and clearances for child abuse. This role offers a chance to impact children's lives positively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with children ages birth to 5 years.
• Current PA Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by authorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are appropriately supervised at all times.
• Gather and assess data for individual coaching strategies.
• Assist Education Managers with professional development planning.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Coaching Skills

Data Assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
• Is trained in adult learning principles and research based coordinated strategies, such as Practice Based Coaching.
• Observes, gives feedback, and models effective teacher practices directly related to program performance goals.
• Gathers, assesses, and inputs data into various systems, including, but not limited to Child Plus, Teaching Strategies, and Devereux.
• Uses assessment data to drive individualized coaching strategies that are aligned with school readiness and program performance goals.
• Assists Education Managers in completion of Education Component responsibilities including, but not limited to, planning needed professional development activities to support staff in areas of concern.
• Creates reports and develops coaching agreements for individual education staff based on observations of program room practices, ensuring that results are non-punitive.
• Attends and participates in Children’s Outcome Assessment Team/School Readiness meetings (COAT/SR) for the purpose of aligning professional development to school readiness needs.
• Maintains contact and communication with program director, education managers, and any other relevant staff.
• Is a Pre‑K Reliable Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observer.
• Eats with children as needed sharing the same menu while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisors and other management as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in meetings, job related trainings and continuing education programs as required or suggested by HHS and sponsoring organizations.
• Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
• Performs overnight travel as required.
• Travels to center sites throughout the county as required.
• Provides assistance as needed at the center.
• Must pass initial and tri‑annual physical exam and TB screening.
• Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field plus five (5) years successful work experience with children birth to 5 years old. (Required)
• Current PA Driver’s License and reliable transportation. (Required)
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities. (Required)
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, FBI Fingerprinting and NSOR Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)
• Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience working in a child oriented group setting. (Preferred)
• Training in or demonstrated knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Parents as Teachers (PAT). (Preferred)