Early Learning Coach

5 days ago

Tacoma, Washington, United States Child Care Resources Inc Full time
Job Title: Early Learning Coach

Join our team as an Early Learning Coach and play a vital role in enhancing the quality of childcare facilities in King and Pierce Counties. As a Coach, you will work closely with childcare center teachers, administrators, and family childcare providers to develop quality improvement goals, model and support best practices in early childhood education and management practices, and support professional development goals.

Responsibilities:
  • 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.
  • Ability to become a STARS-approved trainer within 6 months.
  • Participate in regular program and agency meetings.
  • Participate in training and other professional development activities required by BrightSpark.
Requirements:
  • 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 or Somali languages.
  • 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.
  • Experience utilizing and supporting the use of research-based quality assessments to guide the development of a quality improvement plan.
  • Knowledge of childcare licensing and the regulatory environment surrounding Family and center-based childcare.
Competencies:
  • Core Competencies -
    • Mission-driven: Demonstrates commitment to the mission and values of the mission.
    • Equity mindset: Demonstrates the values of anti-racism; fosters an inclusive environment that facilitates diversity.
    • Communication: Uses skillful written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; demonstrates empathy and listening.
    • Adaptability: Adapts and responds to change; proactively seeks opportunities to be supportive of change that serves our mission
    • Ownership and quality of work: Manages own work, and work of teams when relevant, ensuring delivery of successful outcomes.
Compensation:
  • Base Salary Range: $56,971.00 - $63,913.56
  • Extended Salary Range: $56,971.00 - $79,891.95
  • FLSA Status: non-exempt
  • This is a full-time salaried position requiring work during BrightSpark Early Learning Services Business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am-5 pm, and requires a willingness to work some evenings and weekends.

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