Early Learning Specialist for Quality Improvement

5 days ago

Tacoma, Washington, United States Child Care Resources Inc Full time

At BrightSpark Early Learning Services, we are dedicated to providing high-quality early learning experiences that promote school readiness and lifetime success. Our team of experts is committed to ensuring that all children have equitable access to safe, engaging, and positive early learning environments.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Early Learning Coach-Bilingual (Spanish) to join our team. This full-time salaried position requires work during BrightSpark Early Learning Services business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am-5 pm, and may involve some evenings and weekends.

About the Role

The Early Learning Coach-Bilingual (Spanish) will directly impact the quality of childcare facilities in King and Pierce Counties by utilizing the statewide Quality Recognition and Improvement System (Early Achievers). The Coach role entails providing on-site and distance practice-based and transformational coaching to center and home-based licensed childcare programs serving children ages 0-12, located in King and/or Pierce Counties.

  • Assist licensed center and family childcare providers to enter, and progress through, the WA State Early Achievers Quality Recognition Improvement System.
  • Facilitate large and small group sessions on topics related to the Early Achievers quality standards and program improvement tools used in the quality improvement process.
  • Utilize formal and informal data in partnership with providers to establish and monitor quality improvement goals.
  • Aid childcare providers to build and strengthen skills in early learning best practices, use of technology, navigating the state professional development system (MERIT), carrying out quality-related self-assessments, and meeting quality improvement goals.
  • Provide anti-racist, culturally relevant, and inclusive assistance, both in-person and virtually, to licensed childcare facilities throughout King and Pierce Counties.
  • Manage a caseload of clients (directors, teachers, and/or family childcare providers) to develop, implement, and evaluate quality improvement plans and goals.
  • Partner with providers to identify program strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Model respect for providers and their cultural practices as well as ECE best practices.
  • Provide documentation of all coaching activities through web-based computer software programs.
  • Submit complete and accurate documentation in a regular and timely manner.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A bachelor's degree in early childhood education and 5 years of related work experience; or a Master of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and 3 years of related job experience.
  • Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Coursework and/or formal training in culturally appropriate anti-bias practice and theory, along with a commitment towards continued professional development in this area.
  • Ability to facilitate reflective practice sessions with early learning professionals.
  • Practical experience and master-level expertise in at least two or more of the following content areas: Infant Development, Toddler Development, Preschool Development, Bilingual/Bicultural Education, evidence-based classroom curriculum, Accreditation (NAEYC, NAC, NAFCC, etc.), Social-Emotional Development, and Childcare Center Administration & Management.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position is $56,971.00 - $79,891.95. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees, 21 days of PTO per year in addition to 11 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays, birthday holiday, and one week-long office closure at year-end.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including a resume and cover letter, to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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