We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best- serve our clients, children and families. As part of our commitment to health and safety, all new hires must be fully vaccinated prior to their start date.

• Please note, a candidate is considered fully vaccinated if the following applies:

• 2 weeks after the second dose in a 2-does vaccination series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna Vaccines, OR
• 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen Vaccine

If you believe you qualify for an accommodation due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief please let Human Resources know. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to ensure effective coordination, implementation and monitoring of education services inclusive of a research-based curriculum and Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) while incorporating recognized “best practices” in the Early Childhood. Provide training and technical assistance to classroom staff to ensure high-quality programming and monitor child and teacher progress and performance to ensure the achievement of programmatic school readiness goals and objectives.

Job Duties:

• In coordination with the Center Manager and unit Administrators, assess all teaching staff to identify strengths and areas of support, including those that would benefit most from intensive coaching
• Provide guidance, training and technical support and ongoing feedback to classroom staff to ensure quality educational services for children and families
• Assist individual staff members in identifying their training needs and improving their knowledge and abilities; assist with developing professional development plan utilization education resources, i.e.; Creative Curriculum, ELOF, and CLASS
• Implement weekly intensive coaching via Practice Based Coaching approach to include observations and modeling of effective teaching practices directly related to performance and programmatic goals. Implement other forms of research-based professional development aligned with programmatic goals when intensive coaching is not needed
• Assure quality early care and education services by providing support and monitoring teachers with collection of evidence in children's portfolio documentation in electronic data system, rating children progress. Assist Education Data Manager and Center Managers with aggregation of child outcomes reports and share data with teaching staff and unit administrators
• Assist classroom staff in creating a developmentally appropriate learning environment, implementing the curriculum, classroom management, delivery of education services, preparing weekly lesson plans and involving parents in their child's learning experience. Be alert to the safety and supervision
• Assist and support classroom staff, when needed, in identifying children with potential delays through follow up observations, internal referral, tracking the status of referrals, and following up on interventions. Discuss goals and strategies for children on IEP's and IFSPS monthly to ensure individualization
• Assist and support classroom staff with developing behavior support plans and identifying training to address challenging behaviors in coordination with the Special Services Unit. Provide strategies to support dual language learners and their families
• Assist in evaluating and monitoring of overall services delivery monthly for compliance with licensing regulations and accreditation, as well as, all classroom practices i.e. room arrangement, lesson plans, daily routines, transitions, to assure adherence to Head Start Program Performance Standards and programmatic policies
• Assist in the implementation of the Education and Early Child Development and Special Services Operating Plans. Provide policy, procedure and program requirement as well as, communication and problem solving training and technical assistance to build capacity by working with staff, parents and community partners to ensure high-quality programming
• Support and monitor completion of parent-teacher conference and home visits, child outcomes checkpoints, developmental and sensory screenings and ensure accurate, timely and qualify record-keeping of all education and early care services. Participate in CBMT, Care Team, IEPS and IFSP meetings when requested or as needed
• Assist Center Managers and teachers with identifying and prioritizing classroom and playground materials and equipment necessary to maintain licensing, accreditation, and early learning standards
• Assist teachers with mastery of technology and related applications to assist with educational learning, curriculum implementation and assessment tracking i.e., creative curriculum, TSG, CLASS, HATCH, Child Plus, etc.

Formal Education/Experience

• Four-year college education in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (Birth-5 years);
• At least 6-years of experience in early childhood education (preferably as a teacher).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be highly organized and able to solve problems.
• Able to coach classroom teachers around child development, CLASS and classroom management.
• Able to work well in a team setting.
• Possess effective written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate a strong background in management and leadership skills.
• The successful candidate will have to attend and complete the University of Colorado-Denver’s Early Childhood Coaching Academy.

YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.