Education Coach

Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. Description: Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start - Early Learning Program seeks to hire a full time Education Coach in Norwalk: This position is responsible for coaching classroom staff and functioning as an additional resource to the ECE Teachers, in regard to classroom lesson plans, and activities.

Summary: The Education Coach serves as the professional development lead for the classroom staff of the Head Start program, responsibilities include the following: Provide ongoing coaching to teaching staff to support them in successfully fulfilling all aspects of their role, including but not limited to effective practices in the following: CLASS™ Teacher-Child Interactions Learning Environments Curriculum Child Assessment Meeting All Children's Needs Working with Families Professional Growth and Collaboration Work with teachers to implement program curriculum with fidelity.

Work with teachers to implement child assessment system reliably, including understanding child outcomes data and using them to plan and individualize. Ensure full implementation of all aspects of CIFC's early learning system, policies/procedures and tools, with the goal of supporting all children to achieve School Readiness Goals Family Partnerships: Coordinate with Family Services team to ensure full implementation of family services and parent involvement (in consultation with the Social Services Professional). Model strong, positive relationships with families.

Support Family Services to implement all aspects of family services program, including planning monthly Parent Committee meetings. Human Resources: Assist Center Director and Education Professional to work with teachers to develop and support their individual development plan.

Ongoing Monitoring & Self Assessment: Review quarterly MBO (managing by outcomes) report and ensure all concerns are addressed in a timely fashion. Oversee teacher planning to help all children make developmental gains.

Provide documentation of all activities for MBI reporting. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Education (MA preferred), State of CT teaching certificate (preferred). CLASS and/or Head Start experience preferred. Bachelor's degree with (1) multiple years of work as a Teacher and (2) at least one year of managerial experience OR Master's degree in any field related to children.

Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Infant/Toddler education/training preferred for Early Head Start. Previous experience teaching in an early childhood setting; experience with supervision, management or coaching preferred.

Experience mentoring/coaching teachers in an infant/toddler or preschool center preferred Experience with inclusion of children with disabilities preferred Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed. Obtain certification in CPR and First Aid. Bi-lingual capacity (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese) strongly preferred.

Competitive compensation, plus comprehensive fringe benefits package including health care coverage and retirement program. Compensation details: 40000-50000 Yearly Salary PIbb7f6dd1dac3-31181-33970423