Education Coach

Community Action Agency
Any Location, MI
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The Education Coach will support teachers in utilizing effective teaching practices that lead to positive outcomes for children. The coach will provide technical assistance, co-teaching, and communities of practice, mentoring, and coaching to teachers.

What You Will Do

The coach will know and function in accordance with all required standards and licensing guidelines, including Head Start Performance Standards and State of Michigan Child Daycare Licensing Regulations. The coach will also plan goals and action steps with classroom staff, engage in focused observations, and reflect on and share feedback about teaching practices.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be able to recognize existing strengths of education staff, adapt to diverse learning styles, and identify and target needs within the classroom setting for additional resources and supports.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Three (3) years' experience in an Early Childhood Education Program
  • Practice-Based Coaching certification
  • CLASS Certification
  • Valid Michigan Driver's license
  • Ability to relate to all socioeconomic groups in a professional manner
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to compose and edit letters, including collecting, analyzing, presenting data/information for meeting or training purposes
  • Detail-oriented and able to prioritize and complete tasks within a timely manner
  • Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Interpersonal Skills

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
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