Preschool Promise Quality Specialist and Coach - Child Care Resource & Referral -Bilingual Required - Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency

Join the Child Care Resource & Referral Program! The Preschool Promise Quality Specialist and Coach provides consultative technical assistance to Preschool Promise Program leaders and instructional leaders in order to increase the availability and quality of Preschool Promise. The person in this position will assist early childhood educators with setting teaching practice goals, reviewing data, and altering practices to achieve continuous high quality early child care and education and will provide ongoing and intensive technical assistance and support to Preschool Promise programs through Practice Based Coaching.

Candidates must submit applications by 11/1/2024 in order 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 Early Childhood Education or related field (Human Development, Child & Family Studies, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology), OR a Step 10 on the Oregon Registry with coursework in age three to five development or an ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Two or more years of experience in an early learning program(s).
• Two or more years of experience providing technical assistance and training, including coaching, to early learning educators/ programs or equivalent experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Driver qualifications required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the past 3 years are required.
• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.
• Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) reliability certification.
• Ability to obtain master trainer status in Oregon Registry Online.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for preschool age children
• Experience with identifying early learning program needs
• Ability to facilitate the implementation of early learning program improvement goals.
• Experience presenting trainings to adults virtually and/or in-person.
• Bilingual English-Spanish skills are required.
  • To qualify as bilingual, staff must pass a pre-employment bilingual exam demonstrating fluent speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish. Required bilingual staff will receive a pay differential based on language test results.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Assists Preschool Promise Program Leaders in acquiring the resources to implement their Preschool Promise program in the following areas: determining program leadership roles, developing and updating job descriptions, hiring and onboarding staff, developing policies and procedures, determining staff schedules, data collection for quality improvement purposes.
• Facilitates the assessment and resolution of specific concerns: program/organizational, staff, or child/family related issues
• Collects and shares identified program and teaching practice data to support early learning program and system improvement
• Provides supports to facilitate program-wide curriculum implementation.
• Engages in conversation and exploration to understand each program, and how the quality requirements can best be meet in the each early learning setting.
• Facilitates or supports in the facilitation of Preschool Promise peer learning communities like Focused Child Care Networks, Communities of Practice, and Content-driven cohort groups.
• Understands key competencies, best practice standards and Preschool Promise program components (e.g. curriculum, assessment, family engagement, NAEYC standards and competencies.)
• Provides training and technical assistance focused on, but not limited to: inclusionary practices, trauma informed practice, screening and assessment, educational planning, dual language learners, equity, and family engagement (in person and/or virtually.)
• Facilitates the development of individualized coaching plans with early childhood educators that include teaching practice goals and the steps for achieving them.
• Assesses early childhood educator teaching practices using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) tool.
• Collects and shares identified program and teaching practice data to support early learning program and system improvement.
• Supports early childhood educators in reflecting on observations (including but limited to the Environmental Rating Scales) conducted on behalf of the Early Learning Division.
• Schedules, plans, and facilitates on-site visits and coaching sessions throughout the year.
• Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate research-based instructional strategies and interventions to improve outcomes for Preschool Promise children and families.
• Understands key competencies, best practice standards, licensing requirements, and Preschool Promise grant requirements (e.g. curriculum, assessment, family engagement, NAEYC standards and competencies.)
• Provides coaching focused on, but not limited to, inclusionary practices, trauma informed practice, screening and assessment, educational planning, dual language learners, equity, and family engagement.
• Works collaboratively with Quality Specialists to provide ongoing consultation around requirements pertaining to grant funding, program quality, and technical capacity.
• Maintains documentation to meet program and state requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable 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 throughout Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties in all weather conditions.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving and creative thinking skills with minimal supervision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor, office work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.
• Working with coworkers/clients over the phone, using video conferencing tools and in-person.
• Occasional noise and distractions in work spaces.
• Frequent on-site support at participating Preschool Promise Programs.
• Occasional evening, weekend, and remote work as assigned.

**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.

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