Project Coach (Local Leads)

City-of-Little-Rock-; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Little Rock seeks a Training and Coaching Specialist to support the Local Leads initiative. This grant-funded role focuses on training, coaching, and technical assistance for early childhood programs and implementing new quality standards.

It is a limited-duration position contingent on grant funding. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience, plus one year of computer experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Two years of professional experience in early childhood education or quality improvement.
• One year of computer experience.

Skills

Early childhood program quality

Coaching / technical assistance

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

Under Review

JOB OBJECTIVE

To support the Local Leads initiative by providing training, coaching, and technical assistance to early childhood programs; assisting in understanding and implementing the new quality rating system and adopting appropriate curriculum to strengthen program quality and support positive outcomes for children.

This is a limited-service position funded through a grant for a specified duration. Employment in this position is temporary and is contingent upon the availability and duration of grant funding.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Human Services, Family Studies, or a related field; and two (2) years of professional experience in early childhood education, early childhood program quality improvement, classroom assessment, coaching, technical assistance, or a related field.; one (1) year of computer experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must obtain the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must obtain the Language Environment Analysis (LENA) certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work evenings as required.