Child Development Coach

Job Id: 262929

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Child Development Coach to join our clients Head Start team. Under the supervision of designated Head Start Coordinators the Child Development Coach will provide targeted in depth support to students experiencing social-emotional and behavioral challenges. This role focuses on implementing individualized strengths based social emotional and behavioral support plans delivering effective instructional strategies and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. The Child Development Coach will be an active member of the Comprehensive Services and Quality Improvement team and will play a key role in designing and implementing each student’s individualized program to promote positive growth and long term success.

Requirements – Education & Experience

Candidates must meet Head Start Program Performance Standards and possess the following qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Child Development Psychology or a closely related field

• Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units including 3 units in Infant/Toddler development

• Minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible experience working with children from birth to five (5) years including experience supporting children with disabilities or suspected developmental delays

• Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development social-emotional learning and developmentally appropriate practice

• Bilingual Spanish speaking candidates are highly preferred to support children and families enrolled in Head Start programs

Special Requirements – Licenses & Certifications

• Valid California driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for program related travel

• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire

• Meet and maintain all Head Start state and county licensing requirements including:

• LiveScan clearance

• TB clearance

• Physical examination

• Required immunizations

• Must comply with Head Start Program Performance Standards and agency policies related to health safety and child well being

Ability to:

• Demonstrate a patient respectful and strengths based approach when working with children with diverse abilities and individualized plans (IEP/IFSP)

• Build and maintain positive collaborative relationships with children families and multidisciplinary team members

• Effectively implement and support positive social-emotional and behavior support plans

• Model appropriate social-emotional skills and behavioral interventions for children families and staff

• Learn and apply a variety of instructional strategies materials and intervention techniques

• Communicate clearly and professionally in both oral and written formats

• Perform routine clerical duties and operate basic office and classroom related equipment

Examples of Major Job Functions

The duties listed below are intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work performed. This list is not exhaustive and other duties may be assigned as needed to support program operations and Head Start Performance Standards.

• Coach and support teachers in implementing daily classroom activities that promote full inclusion of all children including those with disabilities and developmental delays

• Provide coaching and hands on support for individualized services for children with special needs including but not limited to feeding assistance toileting diapering use of medical supports and physically lifting or carrying children when necessary

• Support and coach staff in identifying concerns and initiating referrals for further evaluation or additional services

• Communicate and collaborate with supervisors and teaching staff to review and discuss children’s progress and support strategies as needed

• Coach teachers in maintaining positive classroom management actively engaging all children throughout daily routines and transitions

• Participate fully in classroom activities including outdoor play socializations and field trips

• Ensure the health safety and supervision of children at all times including lifting carrying and assisting children as required

• Advocate as appropriate for the rights and needs of children with disabilities and their families consistent with Head Start philosophy

• Support staff in the implementation of social-emotional and behavior management strategies as guided by designated Head Start Coordinators or other professionals

• Maintain update and manage confidential files and documentation for children with special needs in accordance with program requirements

• Coach teachers in completing monthly observations documentation and record keeping using approved forms and systems

• Work collaboratively with the Site Supervisor and center staff to coordinate responsibilities and provide classroom or outdoor support as needed

• Assist with mealtimes and provide appropriate support to children when necessary

• Attend required staff meetings in service trainings and professional development activities

• Maintain and enhance professional competence through participation in ongoing professional development including a minimum of 15 hours annually of high quality sustained and classroom focused training

• Support and encourage parent and family engagement as appropriate

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $23.88 – $26.66 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week