Job Summary
Under the direction of the Early Learning Program Senior Director, the Professional Development Coach is responsible for coordinating academic support to all teaching staff. This position will provide professional development that includes making Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) observations, providing observational feedback, supporting goal setting, actively participating in reflective discussions, and brainstorming strategies to enhance teacher-child interactions and support children’s School Readiness Goals. This position will also lead Teacher Learning & Collaboration meetings.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university
- Hold a valid California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Child Development Teacher or higher
- One (1) year of experience working as a coach in an early learning program
- Experience in conducting Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS), Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS), Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP), and other Early Learning Program assessments
- Bilingual/Biliterate/Bicultural English/Spanish
Licenses and Certifications:
- Knowledge of grant writing/application development process
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience coaching educators
- Master’s degree in relevant field from an accredited college or university
- Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university
- Hold a valid California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Child Development Teacher or higher
- One (1) year of experience working as a coach in an early learning program
- Experience in conducting Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS), Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS), Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP), and other Early Learning Program assessments
- Bilingual/Biliterate/Bicultural English/Spanish
Licenses and Certifications:
- Knowledge of grant writing/application development process
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience coaching educators
- Master’s degree in relevant field from an accredited college or university
Comments and Other Information
Desirable Qualifications:
- Certification as reliable in preschool and/or toddler CLASS tools or receive certification within 30 days of job offer
- Possess an appropriate California Driver’s License with evidence of insurability
- Certification as reliable in preschool and/or toddler CLASS tools or receive certification within 30 days of job offer
- Possess an appropriate California Driver’s License with evidence of insurability