ECE Coach

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Early Childhood Education Coach is a key member of the MVCDC team, responsible for supporting the implementation of our designated curriculum and daily activities. You will work with teachers to ensure developmentally appropriate practices and compliance with federal and state regulations. If you're passionate about early childhood education and have experience working with diverse families, we'd love to hear from you!

• Analyze classroom data and develop coaching plans to support teaching staff in achieving improvement goals
• Support teaching staff through regular classroom visits, coaching, and professional development to enhance their practice
• Provide feedback and coaching to teaching staff using the Practice-Based Coaching model to promote best practices
• Maintain certification and reliability in assigned assessment tools and ensure fidelity to designated curriculum
• Collaborate with ECE teams to implement program goals and quality initiatives, and serve as a professional role model in best practices and family engagement
• Communicate classroom needs and ensure compliance with Head Start standards, licensing regulations, and agency policies
• Review lesson plans and support curriculum implementation, ensuring alignment with program goals and quality standards
• Assess classroom environments for quality, safety, and developmentally appropriate practices, and provide coaching and feedback to teaching staff as needed
• Participate in professional development and continuous improvement efforts, and perform other duties as assigned to support program operations and services
• Model and support inclusive practices, language development, and Science of Reading strategies in the classroom
• Develop and maintain coaching documentation, and provide ongoing coaching and support to teaching staff
• Conduct classroom observations using assessment and quality tools to inform coaching and improvement efforts
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure curriculum fidelity and program alignment, and support staff through virtual coaching and other means as needed
• Serve as a liaison between MVCDC and ECE teams, and participate in professional development and continuous improvement efforts

• Valid Driver’s License and/or access to transportation to other centers as needed
• Reliable certification and/or ability to obtain and maintain reliability in designated assessment and fidelity tools (e.g., CLASS, HighScope, QCIT)
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse families
• Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start program standards
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children birth-5 years

• Knowledge of the Practice-Based Coaching model and continuous quality improvement practices
• Ability to meet and maintain compliance with DCY, USDA, Health, and Sanitation regulations
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, with problem solving and good decision-making skills
• 2 years in leadership (desired)
• Collaborative, team-oriented with a positive and dedicated work ethic to children and families
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Willingness to continue professional education and learning

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development

• Student Loan Forgiveness and paid holidays.

  Miami Valley Child Development Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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