Quality/ Career Coach
Company: Options For Learning
Location: Covina
Posted on: September 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:About our organization Since 1981, Options for
Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the
cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to
create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success.
Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our organization
become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive
child development organizations, serving nearly 9,000 children
throughout the San Gabriel Valley. About this position The
quality/career coach is responsible for delivering coaching
services with the goal of improving the quality of the
organization's child care programs. The successful candidate must
be able to communicate effectively, work both independently and
collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a
fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone with an upbeat,
positive attitude who is eager to support the organization's
mission and achieve its strategic goals. What you'll be doing
Recruiting home- and center-based child care providers to
participate in quality improvement activities; Conducting onsite
coaching visits for participants; Providing feedback to
participants in conjunction with onsite visits; Modeling
developmentally appropriate practices for participants; Providing
information and resources on appropriate early education curricula;
Maintaining effective documentation on work activities, including
the progress of individual participants; Facilitating networking
opportunities among participants; Building connections with and
maintaining resources on local colleges and universities; Assisting
providers with implementing a professional development plan and
monitoring their progress in meeting established professional
goals; Maintaining current knowledge of child care assessment
tools; Maintaining current knowledge of resource and referral
services and other community resources which support quality child
care; Reading and implementing all organization and program
policies and procedures;Ensuring and maintaining detailed knowledge
of the Quality Counts CA Rating Matrix, the Continuous Quality
Improvement Pathways Core Tools and Resources, the CA ECE
Competencies, and other documents, as required; Developing Quality
Improvement Plans (QIP) using SMART Goals at the site or
classroom/session level and ensuring that coaching and technical
assistance is provided to support participants on reaching their
QIP goals; Providing coaching and technical assistance related to
navigation of ECE professional development opportunities, such as
obtaining a child development permit and training resources;
Providing the program supervisor with required documentation and
entering all data into Paylocity or specified database in a timely
manner; Assisting the program supervisor in gathering the needed
information to prepare timely, accurate reports for funders;
Frequently driving throughout San Gabriel Valley to provide onsite
coaching and attend trainings and meetings; Participating in events
during the evenings or on weekends to implement the program;
Attending designated community and other meetings; Actively
participating in the annual in-service training; Assisting the
program supervisor as needed;Performing other duties as assigned.
What you bring to the table Bachelor's degree in child development
or a related field; Master's degree or equivalent experience in
early child development, social work, psychology, public health, or
another related field, as well as 24 ECE units or a program
director permit (preferred); Three years of experience in a child
care setting; Experience working with adult learners; Knowledge and
understanding of quality rating tools, such as CLASS and the
Environmental Rating Scales (ERS); CLASS Tool Reliability required
on at least one age group (e.g., infant, toddler, or Pre-K through
third grade; Familiarity with the Quality Counts CA Rating Matrix,
the Continuous Quality Improvement Pathways Core Tools and
Resources, the CA ECE Competencies, and community of practice
frameworks (e.g., QSLA Peer 2 Peer Connections); Knowledge and
understanding of child observation tools, such as the ASQ-3,
ASQ:SE, and the DRDP;Knowledge and understanding of QRIS systems
and quality improvement efforts of the early care and education
field; Knowledge of strength-based and reflective and facilitative
coaching methods and strategies; Familiarity with ECE professional
development systems, approaches, content, and opportunities;
Understanding of the needs of child care providers and families and
the importance of high-quality child care; Ability to manage
multiple tasks and meet required deadlines; Strong interpersonal
and customer service skills, including the ability to work
effectively with diverse client populations; Previous experience
which demonstrates effective decision-making skills and ability to
coordinate complex programs; Excellent time management and
organizational skills with the ability to determine priorities and
to perform work under pressing deadlines with great attention to
detail; Excellent problem-solving skills; Experience providing
coaching to others, group facilitation, and professional
development presentations; Ability to work collaboratively with
others at all levels of the organization and with other agencies;
Ability to be flexible and innovative while adapting to the
changing needs of the program; Ability to correctly and effectively
communicate in written and oral English; California driver's
license, daily use of an automobile, and current automobile
liability insurance; Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or
Vietnamese (preferred); What we can offer you Medical/dental/vision
for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 90% of
employee's premiums; prorated for part-time); Organization-paid and
matching retirement plan; Professional growth opportunities,
including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
Generous and flexible PTO; Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues,
and much more! Job specifications Reports to the program supervisor
for coaching; Exempt, full-time, twelve-month work year; Eight-hour
workday; four-day workweek;Hybrid work schedule with approval from
supervisor; Some evening or weekend hours required; Employment,
responsibilities, compensation and other factors may be affected by
changes in governmental regulations, the organization's contracts,
or at organization discretion. Salary $38 - $42 per hour
Requirements:Compensation details: 38-42 Hourly
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Keywords: Options For Learning, Hacienda Heights , Quality/ Career Coach, Education / Teaching , Covina, California
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