Education Coach - Head Start - Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency

Join our Head Start team! The Education Coach works with site teams to support them in effectively developing classroom environments using anti-bias curriculum and planning educational experiences for children ages 0 to 5. The person in this position will model, consult, and provide guidance and resources to the classroom staffing the areas of classroom management, individualization, lesson planning, and curriculum implementation.

This is a Part Time position, working 20-29 hours per week.

Candidates must submit application by 9/21/24 to be considered for first-round interviews.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Three years of experience working in preschool classrooms, with two years of experience in Head Start preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with adults in a helping or teaching capacity and ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

• Driver Qualification Status required for this position. Valid Driver License and insured vehicle available for use on the job with satisfactory drive record for the past 3 years required.
• Registration with the Office of Child Care Division's Central Background Registry.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.
• Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) reliability certification or ability to obtain.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in the use of computers and related information technologies.
• Effective communication skills with individuals and groups.
• Ability to follow through on instructions, both written and oral.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Practice Based Coaching

• In consultation with the Education Manager, Education Specialist, and Regional Team Resource Specialists, provides mentoring, coaching, guidance and direction for Teachers and Teacher Assistants in the performance of their responsibilities in the classroom and on home visits.

Education Component Support

• Assists teaching teams with creating developmentally appropriate and culturally inclusive learning environments, including setting up new classrooms.
• Reviews lesson plans and daily classroom activities.
• Supports staff in appropriate usage of classroom environment space and equipment.
• Works with Education Manager to conduct CLASS and other classroom observations. Ensures teaching teams are implementing lesson plans and curriculum, and are creating warm, nurturing, inclusive environments that encourage children's learning. Debriefs with staff. Provides information to Regional Team Resource Specialists and Education Manager.
• Works with Education Manager and Inclusion & Support Specialist to assist teaching teams in the implementation of support plans created for children.
• Participates in Head Start and Kindergarten Transition meetings as needed to help teachers and participates in organizational process as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for handling office equipment.
• Occasional driving to Agency Head Start and Early Head Start sites.
• Handles situations that fall outside of Agency policies and guidelines under the direction of a supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Mostly indoor classroom and office work environment.
• Frequent outdoor supervision of children and monitoring pick up/drop off.
• Working with coworkers/clients over the phone and in-person.
• Occasional noise and distractions in work spaces.
• Occasional remote work as approved by supervisor.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.

**Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is beneficial if you are even considering working with children in the State of Oregon, since it will be required before you can start a position. Enrollment is free and it is recommended that you start now as the process can take time. Start enrollment online at: oregonearlylearning.com

MWVCAA is committed to promoting and achieving diversity, equity and inclusion with employees and with those we serve. The agency strives to be an employer of choice with a vision for all people to be respected for their infinite worth, and supported to envision and reach a positive future.

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.

**This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below.

If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at HR@mwvcaa.org or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member.