Hs Practice Based Coach

Company: Northern Arizona Council of Governments
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

$22.64/hr, 40 hrs/wk, 41 wks/yrNACOG Head Start offers tuition assistance, and standard work schedule of Mon - Fri, 7:30 am - 4 pm, and no weekends.POSITION SUMMARY:In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.Working under administrative supervision and with moderate difficulty this position is responsible for providing instruction to Head Start staff in strengthening teaching practices for the delivery of high quality education services to children from birth to five years of age.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Collects and analyzes data for the purpose of assessing the professional development needs of Head Start Center staff and identifying areas for strengthening teaching practicesCreates staff needs assessments, assists staff in goal setting, and identifies resources for the purpose of implementing specific teaching practices that encourage classroom quality and consistency across the agencyCoaches Head Start staff in implementing specific teaching practices, using research-based and practice-based coaching models, to improve classroom quality and child learning outcomesMonitors classroom services and evaluates the effectiveness of classroom services to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulationsFacilitates Professional Learning Communities (PLC) that encourages staff development of teaching practices in a collaborative setting that encourages staff networking and consistency and builds higher quality and stronger child outcomesPlans, coordinates, and facilitates meetings and trainings to ensure timely and tailored coaching support for each siteDocuments the process of practice based coaching and the progress of classroom staff, supporting the success of the Program Information Report required at the federal levelDevelops and maintains schedules for weekly on-site visitations to ensure the fidelity of the coaching model and to support the professional development needs of staffOther related duties as assigned.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or other related field of study; and 5 years' experiencein a Head Start or Early Head Start classroom; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Finger Print Clearance CardCriminal Background CheckMotor Vehicle Report (annual)CERTIFICATES & LICENSES: N/ATECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:Early childhood developmentAdult learning principlesCreative CurriculumCLASS (Classroom Observation Assessment)Pyramid Model implementationClassroom managementPositive Behavior Intervention StrategiesPractice-based coachingGENERAL COMPETENCIES:Analytical thinkingCollaborationCommunicationCultural competenceManagement / leadership competenceMentoring / training competenceOrganizational skillsProblem solving skillsPublic speakingTRAVEL REQUIRED:

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