Specialist, Implementation Coach (3 Wks PTO) at United Way Miami Inc

Miami, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

63245.26

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Professional Development Facilitation, Knowledge Transfer, Grant Deliverables Management, Hybrid Model Development, Communities of Practice Facilitation, Virtual Conferencing, Technical Support, Assessment Utilization, Lesson Study, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Coaching, Mentoring, Consultation, Data Management, Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Salary Range: $41,209-$63,245.26 annually Benefits (The Good Stuff) 3 WKS+ Vacation Paid* 12 Paid Holidays 12 PTO Paid Days Competitive Health Benefits Package Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month Short Term Disability at NO COST Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding Professional Development Opportunities Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree Free Monthly Transit Card *Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami! United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring a Specialist, Implementation Coach to join our team. As a Specialist, Implementation Coach, you will schedule, coordinate, and facilitate embedded professional development opportunities to support the transfer of knowledge to practice for the participating CAIT administrators and educators in the Miami-Dade area in accordance with The Children’s Trust grant deliverables. UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and facilitate a hybrid model to include the Teaching Strategies GOLD PD Plan and supplemental trainings with the intention of enhancing the learning opportunities. Organize, implement, and document Communities of Practice/Learning Groups (CoP/LG) and Professional Development cohorts in accordance with grant deliverables. Facilitate CoPs/LGs that provide a shared, nonthreatening learning atmosphere which connects people across early care and education programs and stimulates learning through collaborative processes, meaningful dialogue, and problem solving. Facilitate effective one-on-one and group virtual (TSG trainings, CoPs, and TA/coaching) interactive video conferences. Distribute technology devices to participating programs and facilitate technical support and/or guidance for their effective use. Offer Professional Development opportunities for infant/toddler and preschool options focused on the use of assessments to track progress and inform instructional decisions. Collect and analyze sample classroom documents that will support the use of observation in the classroom. Engage participants in lesson study, in which they compare and contrast their instruction and gain trust in their peers as a continuously improving reflective learning community. Increase opportunities for early care and education practitioners to see and analyze effective practices and deepen levels of reflection while making learning and improving together a culture and standard professional practice. Participate in regular CAIT program progress tracking and review meetings. Collaborate with the CAIT team, community partners, and participating programs to design CoP topics and groups that are responsive to identified needs. Ensure systematic support to Child Care practitioners as well as Family Child Care Providers in the implementation of the Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment tool. Conduct research and special projects as needed. Conduct classroom observations at designated sites. Apprise the project Director on the progress of Child Care Partners and Family Child Care providers in the area of education, measurable objectives. Provide evidence of the implementation of a coordinated strength-based coaching approach with all educators participating in CAIT. Assist teaching staff in the use of program screening and assessment to inform lesson planning and individualized instruction. Actively participate in the Reflective Supervision process and bi-weekly/or as needed CAIT team meetings. Use the analysis of Readiness Assessment for GOLD Implementation in the development of embedded professional development that includes coaching, mentoring, consultation, communities of practice, and technical assistance. Responsible for data management of child portfolios, as well as data regarding educator/administrators’ progression information, and documentation in the WELS Activity Log of CoPs and TA/Coaching services provided. Requirements Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and/or experience related field. Master’s degree preferred. Experience Requirements: Three to five years’ experience in Early Education. Comprehensive knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD-SmartTeach®. Proficient in Data utilization. Technology Requirements: Advanced Outlook, intermediate Microsoft Office suite, Google Sheets. Zoom and Microsoft Teams Other Essential Knowledge/Skills: Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Strong customer service skills required. Ability to function in a team environment. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Career Growth: We encourage you to grow through formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges. We want you to ask questions, take chances, and explore the possible. Apply with confidence! Research indicates that individuals may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement. If you're enthusiastic about a role, apply, even if your experience or education isn't an exact match. You could be the perfect fit for this position or discover other exciting opportunities within our organization. Please note that while some roles may have specific requirements for funding eligibility, we STILL encourage you to explore our job opportunities.

Responsibilities

The Specialist, Implementation Coach will schedule, coordinate, and facilitate embedded professional development to support the transfer of knowledge to practice for CAIT administrators and educators in the Miami-Dade area, adhering to grant deliverables. Key duties include developing hybrid training models, organizing Communities of Practice, facilitating virtual coaching sessions, distributing technology, and ensuring systematic support for assessment implementation.