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:
- class 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 & 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.
compensation details: 0 yearly salary
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