Education Coach at AVANCE Inc

Rio Grande City, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Coaching, Professional Development, Classroom Instruction, Communication, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Bilingual, Child Development, Curriculum Implementation, Parent Education, Teamwork, Adaptability, Stakeholder Focus, Emotional Support

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Description Mission Statement AVANCE walks alongside children and families to achieve social and economic justice. Job Overview The Education Coach collaborates with the Assistant Director of Early Learning and is responsible for assisting in achieving the organization’s strategic vision and innovation around ECE. This role is key to ensuring successful and high-quality ECE classrooms throughout the program, as well as planning and collaborating with AVANCE staff to ensure full implementation of all aspects of AVANCE’s early learning system, policies/procedures, and tools, with the goal of ensuring high-quality Early Childhood education services are provided to program participants including Center Based, Family Childcare providers and Home- Based Families. Job Responsibilities Child Growth and Development Support the Senior Director of Early Learning, Accessibility, and Mental Health and Assistant Director of Early Learning in implementing AVANCE’s strategic vision for high-quality early childhood education. Ensure alignment of coaching, classroom instruction, and home visiting practices with program goals, state/federal standards, and curriculum fidelity Assist with training, coaching, and professional development initiatives to build the capacity of education staff and ensure instructional quality and compliance. Implement and monitor the quality of classroom environments and teaching practices, using tools such as CLASS, TS GOLD, FCCERS, ITERS, TPOT, TPITOS, and fidelity checklists in collaboration with Early Learning Leads/Education Coaches/ECE’s/Family Childcare providers/Home Educators. Provide guidance and feedback to ensure all early learning components—including school readiness goals, dual language support, and developmental screenings—are effectively implemented. Supports Early Learning Leads in facilitation of child assessment data review at center/FCC partners and classroom level with teaching staff on a monthly basis. Tracks, monitors, and ensures their coaching caseload goals and objectives are achieved. Communication and Service Coordination Collaborates and coordinates with other service area leadership and initiatives to ensure: Timely and appropriate support for children with specific needs Parent education and outreach activities are aligned with program goals Required number of socialization events are scheduled, implemented and well attended. Participates in team and 1-1 meetings, regularly scheduled and as needed, to ensure coordination of services across the Early HS/Head Start program, CCP, and Home Base programs. Actively participate in the Head Start community, including staff meetings, mandated training, committee meetings, and other program-wide functions as needed, including some evening activities. Record Keeping and Reporting Support documentation of implementing coaching and training activities, adhering to AVANCE’s existing systems (GoEngage, Creative Curriculum Coaching Fidelity Tool, Paylocity, etc.) whenever applicable. Complete monthly reports on area activities and progress toward goals with recommended modifications to plans, submit to the Assistant Director of Early Learning as scheduled. Ongoing Monitoring/Self-assessment Meets with assigned staff at least monthly or as needed to provide coaching (including verbal and written feedback), identify and resolve problems, manage projects, track goals, review work processes and procedures, and ensure adherence to Head Start performance standards. Monitors and analyzes child assessment data at the program and center level in collaboration with the Early Learning Lead, Assistant Director of Early Learning, ECE’s, Home Visitors, and Family Childcare providers. Planning and Implementation Plans in conjunction with the Early Learning Leads and Assistant Director of Early Learning to help implement comprehensive, differentiated and sequential professional development for education staff including PLC’s, CCM’s, and monthly professional development days. Provides individual and group support for coaching implementing educational initiatives Ensures program curriculum is implemented with fidelity.? Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment Ensure classrooms and activity areas are supplied with age-appropriate materials.? Support the social and emotional development of children Model strong, positive relationships with families.? Collaborate on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) monthly with the Early Learning, Accessibility, and Mental Health Coordinators. Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required. Familiar with the personnel policies and procedures. AVANCE Core Competencies? Execution & Accountability Problem Solving & Decision-Making Communication & Influence Collaboration & Teamwork Stakeholder Focus Adaptability & Continuous Learning Requirements Education Required Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or in any related field Work Experience Required 3+ years' experience in teaching, managing, or coaching in an early childhood setting Pre-School/Infant/Toddler education/training Bilingual in Spanish and English Knowledge of pre-school/infant/toddler health and safety licensing requirements Physical exam and background checks are required for this position. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 50% of the time for work-related meetings and functions. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Preferred Experience with community partners including local school districts Additional Skills Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation. Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to successfully implement program plans Strong analytical skills to quickly assess situations, identify trends, develop solutions and apply critical assessments to the larger context Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Travel Ability to travel to various sites. Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc. Travel required up to 50% of the time for work-related site visits, meetings, and functions. Equipment Standard office equipment generally used includes: Telephone Personal Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) or Tablet Printer/Photocopy Machine Calculator Fax Machine Working Conditions Work is generally performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, human voices). May be required to operate a motor vehicle during the course of duties. Mental and Physical Demands Maintain emotional control under stress; work with interruptions and deadlines; walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; occasional: lifting/carrying, pulling/pushing 10-30 pounds.?Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Environmental Factors Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.). Occasional expose to weather related conditions when working in outside environment /neighborhoods and events. ADA/ADAAA Statement AVANCE is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, AVANCE does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is AVANCE’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of AVANCE’s business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability for utilizing this policy or seeking a reasonable accommodation is prohibited.? Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.?

Responsibilities

The Education Coach collaborates with the Assistant Director of Early Learning to ensure high-quality early childhood education services are provided. This role involves training, coaching, and monitoring classroom environments to align with program goals and standards.