Early Childhood Education Specialist

2 days ago

Detroit, Michigan, United States Matrix Human Services Full time
Join Our Team as a Child Development Specialist/Coach

Matrix Human Services is a leading provider of early childhood education and family support services in Detroit. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Child Development Specialist/Coach to join our team.

About the Role

The Child Development Specialist/Coach will conduct classroom observations, provide coaching and mentoring to staff, and develop and implement practice-based coaching strategies to enhance adult-child interactions and child outcomes for school readiness. This is a full-time on-site position that requires a positive, supportive relationship with staff and the ability to work effectively with minimal daily supervision and guidance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain positive, supportive relationships with staff
  • Develop and implement practice-based coaching strategies using the Teachers Learning and Collaborating (TLC) structure with teaching staff
  • Work with Assistant Education Managers to develop a schedule for conducting classroom observations and determining needs
  • Coach and mentor assigned teachers using research-based effective teaching strategies based on individualized needs
  • Assess education staff to identify strengths and areas of needed support
  • Submit coaching plans for review and assess teacher progress
  • Facilitate teacher learning and growth through positive and constructive feedback
  • Train new teaching staff and provide ongoing support as needed
  • Ensure the use of adopted curriculum, assessments, materials, and strategies are implemented to fidelity
  • Assess classroom environments for impact on child behavior and development
  • Coach staff to promote parents in their parenting role and build on that relationship to enhance parent-child attachment
  • Administer CLASS and PQA assessment tools
  • Monitor COR data, Active Supervision implementation, Lesson Plans, and Individual Learning Plans
  • Complete monthly monitoring reports or coaching logs and submit them according to timelines
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
  • Minimum of two years recent classroom experience working in early care and education programs
  • Preferred five years or more recent experience working in early care and education programs
  • Knowledge of High Scope Curriculum, COR Advantage Assessment, and observation tools (TPOT, TPITOS)
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal daily supervision and guidance
  • CLASS certification and PQA reliability
  • Strong working knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Michigan Childcare Licensing Regulations
  • Effective in an environment of cultural diversity and comfortable in a collaborative, team-based work setting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Reliable transportation required
What We Offer

Matrix Human Services offers a competitive salary of $26.40/hour, a dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you

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