The Early Head Start (EHS) Coach provides support to classroom teachers and home visitors through observation, goal setting and reflective practices. The coach’s goal is to enhance the services provided by our employees through one-on-one and/or small group coaching sessions to accomplish self-identified goals along with program activities. Provide training resources and technical assistance related to professional development and maintain records of training needs and outcomes.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field with additional infant/toddler training.
• Bilingual English / Spanish.
• Demonstrated experience working with adult learners utilizing adult instructional and learning theory and principles, instructional design, learning management systems and competency assessment as it applies to the theories and principles of child growth and development, early childhood education and family support.
• Two years of experience providing support or coordinating services for at-risk families while adhering to program policies and standards.
• At least one year of professional experience with home visiting and/or early childhood programs or working in a social service setting working with children and families.
• Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational, time management, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and promoting positive, forward thinking, and a strength-based culture.
• Must be creative, flexible, able to juggle multiple priorities, exercise good judgment.
• Must maintain high degree of professionalism and sensitivity to confidentiality rights of families and employees.
• Possess strong organizational, time management, and recordkeeping skills.
• Strong computer skills, to include use of internet, email, and data entry not limited to Microsoft Office and database software such as ChildPlus and the ability to learn new programs required for the position.
• Supports multiculturalism by treating all people with dignity and respect and not engaging in discriminatory behavior.
• Strong commitment to Family Building Blocks mission and values serving children and families as well as staff.
• Support Family Building Blocks established safety policies and procedures toward a safe and healthy work environment.
• Culturally responsive with the ability to build trusting relationships with families.
• Committed to engaging and supporting volunteers as an integral part of program services.
• Possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation. Must be able to provide proof of current auto insurance.
• Must have Pediatric First Aid/ CPR card and Food Handler’s card within 30 days of employment.
• Possess Oregon Child Care Division Background Registry (CBR) or successfully pass clearance to obtain CBR.
• An employer-paid pre-employment drug test and completion of Health Questionnaire is required
• Successfully pass a criminal conviction background check.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Additional formal education in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a closely related field.
• Experience utilizing mentoring and coaching principles and reflective practices with adult learners in a professional early childhood education program setting.
• Two years of professional work experience with home visiting and/or early childhood programs that includes infant/toddler classrooms with a strong background in prevention services.
• Knowledge of Head Start performance standards, goals, and objectives for young children and families.
• Knowledge of infant and child development and parent-child attachment.
• Experience with family services that embrace the concepts of family-centered and strength-based service provision.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mandatory Reporter - Report all cases of suspected abuse and neglect in accordance with Oregon statutes and agency policies and procedures.
• Must maintain throughout the length of employment an acceptable driving record according to FBB criteria and valid auto insurance.
• Employees must sustain a drug-free and acceptable criminal record throughout the course of employment.
• Must maintain discretion and respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled families, personnel issues, and other program operations.
• Completion of training in “Recognizing and Reporting Suspicions of Child Abuse and Neglect” upon hire.