Early Learning Programs - Education Coach

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. Description: Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start - Early Learning Program seeks to hire a full time Education Coach in Norwalk: This position is responsible for coaching classroom staff and functioning as an additional resource to the ECE Teachers, in regard to classroom lesson plans, and activities. Summary:The Education Coach serves as the professional development lead for the classroom staff of the Head Start program, responsibilities include the following: - Provide ongoing coaching to teaching staff to support them in successfully fulfilling all aspects of their role, including but not limited to effective practices in the following: - CLASSandtrade; Teacher-Child Interactions - Learning Environments - Curriculum - Child Assessment - Meeting All Children's Needs - Working with Families - Professional Growth and Collaboration - Work with teachers to implement program curriculum with fidelity. - Work with teachers to implement child assessment system reliably, including - understanding child outcomes data and using them to plan and individualize. - Ensure full implementation of all aspects of CIFC's early learning system, policies/procedures and tools, with the goal of supporting all children to achieve School Readiness Goals Family Partnerships:Coordinate with Family Services team to ensure full implementation of family services and parent involvement (in consultation with the Social Services Professional). - Model strong, positive relationships with families. - Support Family Services to implement all aspects of family services program, including planning monthly Parent Committee meetings. Human Resources: - Assist Center Director and Education Professional to work with teachers to develop and support their individual development plan. Ongoing Monitoring and Self Assessment: - Review quarterly MBO (managing by outcomes) report and ensure all concerns are addressed in a timely fashion. Oversee teacher planning to help all children make developmental gains. - Provide documentation of all activities for MBI+ reporting. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Education (MA preferred), State of CT teaching certificate (preferred). CLASS and/or Head Start experience preferred. - Bachelor's degree with (1) multiple years of work as a Teacher and (2) at least one year of managerial experience OR Master's degree in any field related to children. Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Infant/Toddler education/training preferred for Early Head Start. - Previous experience teaching in an early childhood setting; experience with supervision, management or coaching preferred. - Experience mentoring/coaching teachers in an infant/toddler or preschool center preferred - Experience with inclusion of children with disabilities preferred - Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed. - Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid. - Bi-lingual capacity (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) strongly preferred. - Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program. Apply Here PI277158646