Impactful Early Education Quality Coach

First 5 Contra Costa; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

First 5 Contra Costa is seeking a Quality Improvement Coaching Coordinator for the Early Care and Education program. This grant-funded, intermittent, non-exempt role will coach providers, provide technical assistance, and support quality improvement plans across Contra Costa County.

You will use ERS, CLASS, ASQ-3/ASQ-SE, DRDP and related tools, develop action plans, and document progress. Some evenings/weekends and travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, social science or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least three years fulltime progressive responsibility in a public or private organization or community development agency providing direct services to early learning settings or oversight of such services.
• Verifiable experience working directly with children, families and childcare providers in an early care and education setting.
• Verifiable experience conducting environmental assessments, trainings, and/or offering technical assistance to child development professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to licensed early care and education programs around Environmental Rating Scales, CLASS, ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, CSEFEL, and DRDP to evaluate each program’s current quality and identify areas for improvement.
• Facilitate meetings with program participants to discuss external assessments, identify strengths and challenges, and develop a Quality Improvement Plan.
• Provide intensive coaching, technical support, in-service training, and follow-up visits to support goals in the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Collaborate with First 5 Contra Costa staff and external consultants to ensure successful implementation of the QIP.
• Enter descriptions of coaching activities, action plans, referrals, and progress notes into the WELS database.
• Prepare reports for each site and program data summaries as requested.
• Conduct trainings for First 5 Contra Costa to support site quality improvement.
• Assist with outreach and recruitment to participate in the QRIS program.
• Attend agency and program meetings as assigned.
• Regularly drive/travel throughout Contra Costa County; driving is an essential function.
• Successfully pass Live Scan background check and provide TB screening proof.

Job description

First 5 Contra Costa is seeking a Quality Improvement Coaching Coordinator for the Early Care and Education program. This grant-funded, intermittent, non-exempt role will coach providers, provide technical assistance, and support quality improvement plans across Contra Costa County.

You will use ERS, CLASS, ASQ-3/ASQ-SE, DRDP and related tools, develop action plans, and document progress. Some evenings/weekends and travel are required.