Position Type: Early Learning Program/Early Learning Teachers/AssistantsDate Posted: 9/13/2024Location: Hamden Early Learning Date Available: TBDClosing Date: Until FilledHamden Early Learning Program Early Childhood Education Support Coach POSITION PURPOSE: Under the supervision and direction of the Early Learning Program Director, the Early Childhood Education Support Coach, ensures the pivotal role of involving hands- on support to each classroom during core- hours, focusing on behavioral management and lesson plans, all while coaching teachers in the implementation of best practice. The Education Support Coach will aid in the development of curriculum standards for preschool children, ages 2.9 to 5. Support will be provided through a variety of methods including technical assistance, coaching, reflection and training while working in conjunction with the Early Childhood Education Coordinator, under the Program Director. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES; Performance Indicators: Curriculum and Early Learning Environments Ensure all children are receiving enriching developmentally appropriate educational programming through coaching, supporting and supervising classroom teachers in providing a high quality developmentally appropriate curriculum using CT Early Learning and Development Standards Weekly review of lesson plans. Provide feedback and observe planned experiences for children Work with teaching staff to support the needs of all children by individualizing lesson plans Promotes continuous quality improvement and quality assurance efforts for the program. Past experience teaching children in the pre-kindergarten age group. Ability to educate with age-appropriate language and teaching methods. Patience, optimism, compassion, enthusiasm, and empathy. Mediation skills for resolving conflicts between children. Creative mindset to plan innovative, exciting lessons. Coaching Facilitates peer-to-peer learning both one-on-one or group settings in joint process of capacity-building strategies. Provides skill development to staff progressing in their position by performing on-the-job technical assistance and modeling of specific skills. Provide guidance to staff in building skills and competence Providing ongoing quality assistance to address children's challenging behaviors and sensory needs. Supports the professional development of all staff by delivering coaching and technical assistance Coach teaching staff in developmentally appropriate practices Support teaching staff to follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals and effective transitions between activities. Ability to handle sensitive situations in a professional manner Ability to work independently and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality Strong organization and time management skills, ability to meet tight deadlines Daily driving to monitor and support staff at various locations Assist with children with special needs, including strategies, referrals, follow up Assist teachers in Curriculum planning and DOTs Assessment as needed Teach in classroom to maintain ratio as needed Support teachers and children in multiple classrooms by providing teaching strategies, behavioral management strategies, role modeling, assisting in daily activities to provide high quality, equitable childcare Evaluation and Assessment Participates in site visits, classroom observations, and work groups to assess program needs and planning strategies for system/process improvement and/or development of early childhood education, disabilities, and mental health. Collaborate with teachers to provide team support regarding on-going assessment using the CT DOTS Compile and analyze data used for monitoring outcomes and planning long/short term goals Organize and conduct quarterly classroom monitoring visits, record data and conduct follow up with each classroom teaching team Assist with training to staff; topics will include both specialized and trans-disciplinary subject matter and promote collaborative teaming, integration, and inclusive practice. Communication Communicates effectively to build trust Communicate regularly with direct service staff and Administration Participate in meetings as requested Providing guidance and support to staff with implementation of curriculum/individualization plans and ongoing assessments MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field; Masters Preferred Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in a preschool classroom Minimum of 3 years' experience coaching/mentoring preschool teachers Working knowledge of the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards Knowledge and experience in working with early childhood mental health and disabilities services Intermediate to advanced computer skills, internet and e-mail Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to utilize program resources and technology to appropriately answer questions and provides guidance to staff and parents Ability to train and provide presentations to small groups Ability to collaborate with and have working knowledge of local community resources related to disability services Ability to communicate (verbal and written) effectively and appropriately with others Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Sustained concentration and attention to detail and accuracy Ability to prioritize and manage work load and deadlines Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills Ability to meet the needs of all children specifically those with special needs, challenging behaviors, at risk, gifted and culturally diverse populations PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear or drive. The employee uses repetitive motions in operating office equipment, including keyboards, calculators, fax machine and copier. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance: and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift, push and/or lift medium weight items, including office supplies, materials, and children up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) to record telephone information. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from in a noisy environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision correctable to 20/20, distant vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. Adaptive technology may be used. There is some stress in interacting with families and the public. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. WORK ENVRIONMENT: There is intermittent exposure to a computer screen. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is acceptable to the particular environment. The employee must work with public and other continuously meeting demands from several people. The work environment characteristic described there are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time non-union position, 40 hours weekly, salary range: $22-24 per hour. Finger printing, physical and TB test required upon employment.Attachment(s):
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