Professional Development Coach

Year Round Full Time

Lehighton, PA, US

Salary Range: $19.50 To $36.77 Annually

Professional Development Coach

Summary Purpose for the Position:

Provide overall professional development services, and classroom support to the Child and Family Development Services program. Oversee the development, implementation, coordination and monitoring of a research-based, coordinated coaching strategy for education staff. Ensure Mentor Coach plans, and operational procedures, are aligned with Head Start Program Performance Standards, and state and local licensing regulations. Remain current on all Early Childhood, and Training and Development Head Start Program Performance Standards. Provide training and technical assistance to center-level staff. Must have current physical exam, mantoux tuberculosis screening, professional references, and clearances.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill):

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field with at least twelve credits in ECE.

One year experience working with children and families

Basic computer skills.

Must be able to interact with internal staff, and higher educational facilities.

Must possess administrative management and/or specialized skills and knowledge.

Must be able to work with a culturally diverse staff and client base.

Bilingual preferred (English/language of majority of families in program).

Position Responsibilities:

Implement PathStone’s operational policies and procedures, Head Start Program Performance Standards, state and local licensing regulations.

Delegate, observe, monitor, evaluate and provide feedback to center staff and Deputy, Early Childhood Education regarding compliance.

Provide regular reports on program compliance to the Deputy, Early Childhood Education.

Collaborate with professional and community organizations to incorporate and improve educational opportunities for children and educational opportunities for staff.

Complete monthly and annual reports, including recommending and implementing plans for improvement and/or corrective actions.

Coordinate with other CFDS support staff to ensure program collaboration.

Conduct center-based and home-based observations to promote developmental appropriate practices, sound program approaches to delivery of services, and impart culturally and linguistically appropriate beliefs.

Administer the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and analyze ongoing assessment data including literacy specific assessments to measure improvement in child outcomes.

Provide one-to-one mentor coaching strategies for improving teacher-child interactions and how to work with culturally, linguistically, and developmentally diverse groups of children.

Conduct small group meetings for teaching staff to discuss appropriate curriculum planning and implementation, the ongoing assessment process, and how to individualize curriculum.

Provide informal learning opportunities for teachers to reflect on and apply theory and learning to everyday practice.

Maintain knowledgeable on the program’s curriculum and operational procedures related to early care and education.

Provide encouragement designed to support teaching staff's completion of college coursework towards earning academic degrees.

Gather and track coursework documentation from teaching staff and submit to Early Childhood Education Coordinator.

Distribute latest research based resources, and materials.

Attend all required meetings, pre-service, in-service, and other training as required.

Provide sound technical support, guidance and motivate staff in their professional development through coaching and mentoring

Adhere to established Work Plan and update as necessary or directed by Supervisor.

Adhere to Head Start Standards of Conduct.

Assist in the physical maintenance and care of center facility such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing and garbage disposal.

Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.

Working Conditions/Environment:

Must be able to work flexible hours (some evening/week-end hours).

Must be able to travel (some overnight).

Must be able to work with cleaning products such as bleach and disinfectants.

Moderate exposure to disease agents. Includes outdoor work.

Position must frequently bend and lift up to 60 pounds.

Transportation Requirement:

Position requires automobile, driver’s license and insurance.

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