ORGANIZATION HISTORY

ECN has been a functioning organization since its inception in 2003. The Aspen Community Foundation identified Kids First Department of the City of Aspen in 2003 as the organization best positioned to orchestrate a regional response to rising childcare needs, naming Kids First as the primary architect of its five-year Early Childhood Education Initiative (ECEI), through which ECE programs throughout the region are supported. ECN officially came into being in October of 2010 when the organization obtained its 501c3 nonprofit tax determination. At that point, the advisory board became a full governing board and staff was transferred over from the City of Aspen.

JOB SUMMARY

This position would be a blended position of coaching early childhood education programs and managing both our licensed care and family friend & neighbor care coaching programs.
It will be applicant’s responsibility to acquire or maintain coaching and trainer credentials within one month of hire; acquire or maintain ERS & CLASS certifications within 6 months of hire; acquire or maintain EQIT trainer within 1 year of hire (and be willing to teach at last 1 semester per year). CPSI, Pyramid, CDA PD Specialist preferred and will be trained if interested.
The applicant will need to meet with the coaches of both programs regularly as well as report to the executive director weekly. Will be required to attend meetings pertinent to the above programing.
There is the possibility of flexibility in scheduling between 25-40 hours per week required. Some evening or weekend work may be required for trainings or teaching.
Willing to perform other duties as required

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Level 4 PDIS
• CO Coach & Trainer Credentials
• English required, Spanish Preferred

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Written and verbal communication
• Decision making skills
• Basic knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Google Drive

• Coaching to early childhood programs - Provide quality coaching to programs in Garfield and Western Eagle Counties. This may include but is not limited to CSQI, DHS, EHS, E&E, CDA [40%]
• Managing 2 coaching programs - Meet regularly with the 4 coaches (2 licensed care, 2 Family friend and Neighbor). Provide support and reflections as needed. Report to Executive Director weekly on both programs. [35%]
• Meetings - Attending meetings (either with or in place of ED) pertinent to either coaching program. [10%]
• Teaching - Teaching courses as needed, may include EQIT & CDA. Facilitating trainings as needed for our community, this may include directors, teachers, FFN’s, parents or other pertinent community members. [10%]
• Other – other duties that may come up [5%]