Preschool Promise Instructional Coach - Part Time

Primary Purpose

Join our team and enjoy a work-life balance like no other! With up to 11 holidays, paid Fridays off in the summer, a generous winter break, longevity-based vacation and paid sick leave, you'll have the time to recharge and thrive. We invite you to join Southwestern Oregon Community College in fulfilling our mission by supporting the cultural and educational needs of our diverse communities.

We also offer tuition and fee waivers for employees and dependents, a comprehensive retirement plan (PERS), and discounts at the campus store. Apply now and experience the benefits of a caring community college that values your time and well-being.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The position will provide intensive and individualized consultation and coaching in accordance with the Preschool Promise program expectations, Preschool Promise Policies and Procedures and Preschool Promise Manual. This position serves as a local expert in Preschool Promise, child development, relationship-based care and education, and adult learning. The position provides relationship-based coaching, mentoring, and job-imbedded professional development for educators in Preschool Promise programs. This position actively supports the implementation of Preschool Promise in family and center based childcare settings, school districts and other early education programs by supporting educators in continuous improvement thereby increasing the quality of early care and education for children and families enrolled in Preschool Promise.

Description of Essential Functions

Instructional Coaching (100% of time):

• Articulate and facilitate understanding of Preschool Promise program expectations, especially in the areas of Supportive Environments and Ambitious Instruction, Continuous Quality Improvement, Leadership with Knowledge, and Inclusionary Practices.

• Deliver regular one-on-one coaching sessions to educators and instructional leaders of Preschool Promise programs, following the Oregon Early Learning Coaching Guidelines and employing specific coaching strategies to engage teachers and instructional leaders.

• Support continuous quality improvement in practice especially around Preschool Promise Program Expectations, NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and implementation of best practices in early learning, inclusion, dual language learning, and social/emotional development.

• Conduct regular direct classroom observations and video review with the use of various technology, using formal and informal tools, and provide feedback to educators in Preschool Promise programs.

• Support Preschool Promise programs in their use of reports developed through utilizing quality assessment tools (CLASS and Environmental Rating Scales) and classroom observations as deemed appropriate and necessary; provide feedback, connect scores and feedback to continuous quality improvement goals for individuals, and track over time.

• In partnership with Preschool Promise administrators and teachers, use data to create technical assistance plans, coaching goals, program goals, and early educator goals through engaged data dialogues and reflective conversations, and provide materials, resources, and recommendations to strengthen practice implementation.

• Conduct or coordinate workshops and trainings on preschool development and appropriate practices.

• Serve as a resource in identifying appropriate research-based instructional strategies and interventions to improve outcomes for Preschool Promise children and families.

• Attend staff meetings and liaison meetings with the Early Learning Division

• Contribute to quarterly newsletter

• Participate in ongoing coaching provided by ELD contracted Mentor Coaches

• Provide community training at Retreat by the Lake and other opportunities throughout the year

• Actively participate in staff professional development

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in early childhood education, early childhood administration, or related field (Human Development, Child and Family Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology) with coursework in age three to five development OR A Step 10 on the Oregon Registry

• 2 or more years of experience in an early childhood program with a focus on preschool

• 2 years of experience in an early learning program as a supervisor, coach, or instructional leader.

• Experience supporting the primacy of families, their home languages, and their cultures, and an understanding of how to engage them

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter. Ability to effectively communicate orally with groups and/or individual, and deal with peers, the public and the community in a positive, empathetic, and professional manner.

• Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, life experiences and abilities, including community members, students, faculty, and staff.

• Knowledge of how children birth to five learn within the context of ongoing, meaningful relationships with important adults in their lives and strong knowledge of effective teaching practices.

• Knowledge of inclusive practices in preschool programs

• Knowledge of how to best support the early learning workforce in all settings, and effective techniques of adult learning and relationship-based coaching practices

• Models and ensures diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding systemic inequity, systemic racism and the ongoing pursuit of methods to address these both individually and within group process

• Knowledge of early learning tools, including:

• Classroom Assessment Scoring Scale (CLASS)

• Environmental Rating Scale(ERS) (specifically, Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale-3 and Family Child Care Environments Rating Scale Program Assessment Scale (PAS)

• Teaching Strategies Gold

• Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool

• Ages and Stages Questionnaire

• Ages and Stages Questionnaire-Social Emotional

• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all participants records.

• Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including travel, various hours and possible weekends/evenings, as well as work days at other college locations.

• Exhibit a high level of computer literacy, sufficient to use software such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents, and reports. Ability to use Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as needed.

• Must possess the skills and ability to use equipment necessary to carry out job responsibilities (e.g. computer and virtual training software, cell/telephone, facsimile machine, projectors, digital cameras, and video recorders).

• Ability to follow established college and department procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures. Ability to implement general directives and Board policies in the assigned areas of responsibility. Ability to explain established policies and procedures using judgment and diplomacy.

• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. Strong time management skills to support efficient work production and meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities with receive preferred consideration through the selection process.

• Bilingual Spanish

• Preference will be given to candidates matching the cultural and linguistic needs of Preschool Promise programs in Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas Counties regardless of a need for additional training or education. Successful candidates who culturally and linguistically align with the populations represented in Preschool Promise will be granted time to complete additional educational requirements, if hired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES:

• Able to obtain Oregon Early Learning Coaching Certificate (when available)

• Able to obtain Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification

• Hold or ability to obtain valid driver's license

• Hold or ability to hold an Infant Child CPR/First Aid certification

• Must be able to pass Oregon Child Care Central Background Registry/finger printing and SWOCC background check.

• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect training must be completed within 30 days of hire date

• Additional trainings as required by Early Learning Division and/or CCR&R

Additional Job Information

JOB TITLE: Preschool Promise Instructional CoachLOCATION: Coos, Curry Counties, and potentially Western DouglasFTE: Part-Time, .50 FTE - contingent on continued grant fundingDEPARTMENT: Care ConnectionsPAY GRADE: 25 ($45,395 to $49,137 for hiring placement) Prorated to .50 FTE at $22698 to $24569EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-ExemptPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: EnclosedREPORTS TO: Care Connections Program ManagerCLASSIFICATION: Massc

DATE: March 2023

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.

For assistance with this, please emailhr@socc.edu. For technical assistance with your application, please call (855) 524-5627.

Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.

The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.

• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website:http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 512. Phone 541-888-7206 or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.

Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report

The "Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.