Early Childhood Coach at Educare of Omaha Inc.

Omaha, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Coaching, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Assessment Data Interpretation, Collaborative Problem-Solving, Goal Setting, Early Childhood Education, Instructional Techniques, Team Collaboration, Feedback, Monitoring, Training, Lesson Planning, Family Engagement, Compliance, Reflective Supervision

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

At Educare of Omaha, Inc., we invest in our staff just as much as we invest in our children. Reimagine your role. Rediscover your passion. Join the Fun. Make a Difference. Become a Teacher Aide at Educare of Omaha, Inc.! ⭐ WHO WE ARE Educare of Omaha, Inc. is a collaborative partnership between the Early Head Start/Head Start, Omaha Public Schools and the Buffett Early Childhood Fund. Comprised of the two Educare Omaha Schools (Kellom and Indian Hill) and the three Early Learning Centers (Skinner, Gateway and Kennedy), the mission of Educare of Omaha, Inc. is to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children ages 0 to 5 years through the provision of evidence-based education, health, nutritional, social, family engagement and other services to enrolled children and their families.    ⭐ POSITION DETAILS Program Implementation * Review education plans for children and provide regular constructive, individualized feedback to teachers. * Engage in regular coaching practice with classroom teachers to drive high quality program practices, focusing on collaborative problem-solving, strategic planning and goal setting, and progress evaluation. * Assist teachers in interpreting assessment data to inform professional development goals, plan classroom experiences, and facilitate meaningful conversations with families. * Model developmentally appropriate early childhood instructional techniques and practices in the classroom, including Conscious Discipline, Touchpoint Principles and the programs’ research-based coaching model. * Cover in classrooms as necessary to meet staffing ratios. * Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in identifying any barriers for children and families as it relates to engaging in Early Childhood Educational services. Including participation in IDT, IFSP/IEP meetings as necessary. * Completes all assigned internal monitoring. Coaching * Provide regular coaching (individual and group) to education staff and document in the programs identified database. * Provide feedback to the Early Childhood Supervisor regarding introductory and annual employee evaluations. * Utilize a defined assessment tool to determine dosage for individual teacher coaching. * Develop a high-level understanding of the CLASS assessment tool and become reliable in CLASS observations. * Collaboratively implement a coaching process with education staff to promote high quality instruction to include onboarding activities. * In collaboration with the Early Childhood Supervisor, coordinate regular teacher meetings. * Deliver high-quality coaching and guidance to education staff to ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations, as well as to drive excellence in assessments and evaluations conducted by our local evaluation partner. * Identify and coordinate professional development opportunities for staff in collaboration with the School Director and participate in creating and implementing a comprehensive training plan to enhance staff skills and knowledge. * Support implementation of new strategies gained through training. * Provide lesson plan feedback and ensure implementation of lesson plan activities in the classroom. * Collaborate with education staff to set and achieve goals using our research–based coaching model, documenting progress in the designated database throughout coaching cycles. * Ensure documentation panels and student work are consistently posted and updated in classrooms and hallways, aligning with lesson plan objectives and showcasing student learning achievements. Administration * Prepare monthly reports. * Participate in reflective supervision regularly with the School Director to receive guidance, report progress, plan new strategies, discuss problems, and receive information on program policies and procedures. * Assist with interviewing and onboarding/orienting educational staff in partnership with the School Director and HR Team, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires. * Provide orientation to new staff, volunteers, and practicum students as needed. * Coordinate and facilitate special program events in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. * Monitor all coaching related activities in the education program, using required monitoring tools and reports. * In collaboration with the Early Childhood Supervisor and the multidisciplinary team, recommend and develop individualized services for children to ensure seamless integration of student goals into educational plans. Schedule: Full Time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday), Exempt; 12 Months. The typical work schedule will vary based on the needs of the school and the organization. Our schools are open 7:00am-5:30pm and the schedule will range between hours of operation. ⭐ WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? ✔️ Generous Paid Time Off: * Up to 96 hours vacation and 96 hours sick time in your first year * 10 paid holidays, including your birthday * 2-week paid Winter Break * 1-week paid Spring Break * Paid inclement weather days ✔️ Competitive Pay & Benefits: * Salary starting at $60,000 annually (based on experience and tenure) * Medical premiums starting at $40.32 per paycheck * No copays for mental health therapy * Dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and more * 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match ✔️ Thrive in Your Career: * Ongoing professional development * No contracts ⭐ EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS * Master’s Degree in Education (Early Childhood preferred) required. * Nebraska Teaching Certificate required. * Three to five years of classroom experience teaching children birth to five required. * Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards. Educare of Omaha, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. We are committed to equal treatment for all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Early Childhood Coach will review education plans and provide feedback to teachers while engaging in regular coaching practices. They will assist teachers in interpreting assessment data and model developmentally appropriate instructional techniques in the classroom.