Early Learning Coalition of Broward, Inc Hiring for Quality and Education Coaching Specialist Job at Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time

The Quality and Education Coaching Specialist is primarily responsible for the facilitation of quality enhancement activities at preschool and family childcare homes in Broward County. The position will primarily conduct program assessments for VPK providers and SR programs. This position represents the Coalition by acting as the liaison between preschool providers, families, and system partners for quality and school readiness services. The individual in this position plans, coordinates, and manages a variety of activities to support quality programs in the community. This position requires an individual who can work independently, has excellent time management, and organizational skills demonstrates attention to detail, and can act professionally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct CLASS assessments in Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K classrooms including written reporting and data entry of information.
• Provides technical assistance and coaching services to meet the specialized needs of Broward County childcare providers and family homes.
• Participate in professional development training and achieve/maintain reliability on all assessment tools (e.g., Classroom Assessment Scoring System; MMCI).
• Identify and deliver training in coordination with directors/owners/teachers on relevant topics to benefit staff – in a variety of formats (in person, online, in various languages, at large conferences, etc.)
• Develops and provides training for directors/teachers about developmentally appropriate topics such as child development, lesson planning, classroom management, etc.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with adult learners, especially in the areas of training and application of motivational strategies.
• Conducts classroom observations, and informal assessments and provides meaningful feedback to teachers and staff on interactions, curriculum instruction, lesson planning, classroom management, developmentally appropriate activities, and daily routine.
• Works in coordination with other ELC staff, to ensure schools are connected to and receiving additional resources and support such as Inclusion Specialist and/ or WAGES, scholarship information.
• Ability to write detailed and objective notes for visits to providers.
• Ability to enter data in databases such as WELS within a required timeframe.
• Works in coordination with other staff such as Inclusion Specialists, to ensure schools are connected to and receiving additional resources and support.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and organize activities essential to the position.
• Assist in creating reports based on data collection.
• Perform other duties as required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Build Strong Relationships with Early Educators
• Team Player
• Patience
• Collaboration and Communication
• Strong Writing Skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position operates in a professional office environment, in community locations (childcare and family home centers), and remotely.

• This role uses commonly used applications that include Advance computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Presentations, E-mail, and current state data systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to operate and handle keyboards and other office equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Able to sit for extended periods.
• Regularly required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Required corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Ability to sit on the floor and get up to a standing position.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time exempt position that requires the employee to adhere to ELC’s Telework Agreement.
• The hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

– This position may work nights, weekends, and holidays.- This position may regularly work longer hours.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year College or University in
• Early Childhood Education (certification in early childhood special needs), child development, special education, or related field.
• 2+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• UF Coaching Certificate Preferred (ability to achieve Coaching Reliability within 9 months’ employment and/or when certification is available)

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience in Early Childhood Setting

TRAVEL:

• This position may require travel within and out of state to attend conferences and training. If attending a training or conference, the position is expected to share what was learned with the manager and team members.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Background Checks

Employment in this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining satisfactory:

• Verification of Required Education and/or Credentials
• Level II Background Check
• Drug Screen
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Valid Automobile Insurance
• Access to Reliable Transportation
• E-Verify
• High-Speed Internet Access that can be maintained daily, with at least 50Mbps when working in a secure home location.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE MADE FOR OTHERWISE QUALIFIED
INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY.

Non-discrimination statement

Early Learning Coalition of Broward County does not discriminate against employees or clients based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State law. The coalition will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as Amended (ADAAA).

The Early Learning Coalition is a Drug Free workplace.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,033.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road