Instructional Coach I Education Head Start

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world -Dr. Seuss.

Who We Serve:

Opportunities serves thousands of people annually in Williamson & Burnet Counties. Working cooperatively with other agencies we are an advocate for those who might not otherwise have a voice in the community. We are dedicated to providing services to help those in need achieve a better more productive life.

Our Mission:

To empower children families and seniors to achieve and maintain independence by partnering with area organizations to provide education nutrition and community support.

Our Vision:

A healthy educated community in which all people live independently and with dignity.

Position Summary:

The Education Coach is responsible for coaching and mentoring teachers in early childhood education to assure the health and safety of children. The position reports to the Education Coordinator and operates under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of independent judgment discretion and initiative.

Essential Job Duties:

• Observe model and coach developmentally effective early childhood instructional techniques and practices in the classroom according to strategic coaching plan.
• Conduct formal written classroom observations based on research based coaching model to improve and accelerate teacher performance
• Serve as an instructional leader by providing guidance support and suggestions to the classroom staff through coaching using an individual professional development plan focused on staffs interest needs and abilities
• Coordinates and collaborates with Instructional Coaches to identify teachers that need intensive support.
• Provides intensive support to identified HS teachers according to coaching strategic plan
• Conduct regular reflective conversations with classroom staff.
• Assist classroom staff with setting and achieving their goals as well as school readiness goals curricula goals and program goals.
• Monitor and support the implementation of curriculum to ensure classroom environments and appropriate activities that include all Early Childhood Education content areas: individual development social development emotional development cognitive skills language skills and physical skills
• Identify training and professional needs of staff and participate in the individual training plan for staff development to support Teacher Effectiveness.
• Facilitates trainings as needed
• Ensure ongoing communication with Education Coordinator Center Director Coordinators and other relevant staff regarding coaching practices for assigned teachers
• Oversee curriculum and program quality for program.
• Serve as information liaison between Teachers Management Disabilities Mental Health Health Nutrition and Family Support
• Attend meetings and collaborate with Instructional Coaching Team and Center Staff.
• Complete documentation of visits and observations
• Collaborate with Emotional Wellness Coordinator Behavior Coach and teacher to develop behavior modification plans (T-SET)
• Collaborate with Disability Coordinator and teacher to develop RTI activities for children who are suspect for developmental concerns.
• Monitor results of screenings (ASQ and ASQ-SE) and coordinate with Disabilities Coordinator
• Ensure teachers have all documents related to behavior plans and they are implemented documented and disseminated to appropriate individuals.
• Provide on-going support and feedback to staff building morale and acting as a resource person.
• Participate in professional development sometimes off-site at the request and support of supervisor.
• May be required to attend monthly parent meetings
• Provide training and support during monthly staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate various word-processing software spreadsheets and database programs.
• Must have proven successful interpersonal relationship skills to maintain effective and satisfactory working relationships with intra-department and inter-department staff vendors clients visitors and contractors.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of extremely sensitive data records files conversations etc.
• Advanced organizational skills efficiency skills and excellent attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to completing assignments on a timely basis.
• Ability to assess the health and behaviors of children by sight and sound.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to ensure compliance with regulatory agency requirements and policies.
• Ability to organize prioritize and utilize effective time management techniques.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with ability to read interpret and present information efficiently and effectively. :

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Trainings:

Bachelors Degree in early childhood education which includes six or more courses in Early Childhood Education and/or Child Development (see experience requirements below).

Experience:

Two (2) years of work experience in childcare care/development setting.

Licenses/Certifications:

Valid Texas drivers license.

Obtain and keep current Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications

Obtain and keep CLASS (Pre-k) observer reliability

• Ability to receive eligible background from Texas Health Human Services background and fingerprinting

Mental / Physical Tasks (F Frequent OOccasional RRarely):

F Standing- required when making copies meeting people moving from work area to work area
F Handling- reports vehicles laptop keys
F Hearing/Talking/Listening-communicate with employees and others answer the telephone participate in meetings give presentations
F Fine Dexterity-operate computer calculator to write mouse projector tools
F Sitting-performing work at a desk while reading writing in meetings driving riding in a vehicle to sites and meetings
O Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling-plug in equipment when connecting PC components plugging in cords open lower desk drawers
F Walking from vehicle to site area to area to the copier
F Bending/Twisting to reach files reports handle paper reach drawers
F Grasping/Holding-holding binders phones tablets work resources
F Balancing standing reaching driving
F Lifting/Carrying-report binders paper laptop supplies up to 45 lbs.
F Vision-to drive and assist individuals in medical need
F Pushing/Pulling open/close file/copier drawers open & close doors roll top carriers
F Foot Controls driving
F Driving scheduled & unscheduled trips to and from meetings and sites
Other
F Reaching-answer phone reach files reports plug in a laptop

Working Conditions:

Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.

Working on weekends evenings and some holidays may be required.

Why work for us

No Nights or Weekends

15 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Education (Upon Approval)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) plus employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Chipper-Assistance in Student Loan Forgiveness and Lower Payments

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC) was established in 1965 as the areas official Community Action Agency. Opportunities is a private non-profit corporation governed by a board of directors comprised of community leaders elected officials and target area representatives. Throughout its history Opportunities has administered a wide range of social service and economic opportunity programs.

Serving thousands of people annually OWBC helps with energy assistance childcare nutrition and education for those in need.

Mission:
To empower children families and seniors to achieve and sustain independence by delivering vital services and partnering with local organizations to provide education nutrition and community support.

Vision:
A healthy educated community in which all people live independently and with dignity.

BENEFITS WE OFFER:

Physical:
-Medical Dental and Vision coverage

Financial:
-Employer Matching Retirement Program
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Employer-Paid Life insurance Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Plans & more

Emotional:
-Employee Assistance Program (24-hour support line for emotional mental/personal well-being financial & legal assistance and webinars and podcasts)
-Wellness Program

Social:
-Paid time off (PTO) - three (3) weeks in your first year
-14 paid holidays per calendar year

Professional:
-Tuition reimbursement for applicable programs

Minimal evening or weekend work required.

OWBC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements OWBC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. OWBC is an equal opportunity employer.