Remote-Eligible Early Learning Quality Coach

Community Services for Children, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost benefits

Paid leave (vacation/sick/personal)

Thirteen paid holidays

401k plan

Job summary

Community Services for Children is seeking an ELRC Quality Coach to support Region 12 Early Learning Programs across Carbon, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Wayne and Susquehanna counties. The role guides programs through Keystone Stars, using coaching to raise quality and participation in the Quality Rating system.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in social work or early education, 5 years of experience, PQAS certification or ability to obtain it, and strong leadership, planning and interpersonal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, early education or related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in Early Learning programs.
• PQAS Certified, or ability to become certified within probationary period.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Technological skills - ability to utilize various data management systems.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the values and benefit of full participation in Keystone Stars and Child Care Works programs throughout the region, soliciting involvement.
• Recognizes the unique strengths of each early childhood entity, and builds a positive, reflective, collaborative relationship, providing all necessary supports for achievement of highest quality ratings.
• Works collaboratively with Provider Specialists and Family Specialists to integrate programming and ensure efficient, comprehensive communication with families and providers.
• Offers referrals to programs that will support business sustainability, advancement and improved services.
• Assists in collecting and developing resources to assist programs to meet the STAR standards.
• Develops weekly, monthly and annual plan that includes; anticipated designations/renewals, community events, Supervision Conferences, and Staff Meetings.
• Position provides a flexible schedule with the opportunity to work as a teleworker, and requires extensive travel to visit providers daily.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or early education or related field

Tools

Data management systems

Job description

Community Services for Children is seeking an ELRC Quality Coach to support Region 12 Early Learning Programs across Carbon, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, Wayne and Susquehanna counties. The role guides programs through Keystone Stars, using coaching to raise quality and participation in the Quality Rating system.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in social work or early education, 5 years of experience, PQAS certification or ability to obtain it, and strong leadership, planning and interpersonal