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The Y in Central Maryland · 4 months ago

Early Learning Coach - Anne Arundel County Early Head Start

Anne Arundel County, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Y in Central Maryland is a charitable organization focused on individual and community well-being. They are seeking an Early Learning Coach for the Baltimore County Early Head Start program, responsible for supporting educational quality and positive child outcomes through curriculum implementation and collaboration with teachers and staff.

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Responsibilities

Conduct monthly classroom observations in each center and classroom, both informally and formally (utilizing our program systems and tools)

Provide feedback to Teachers and Zone Managers in all areas of educational quality, including but not limited to: Classroom environment and materials, Daily structure and routines, Positive guidance, classroom management, dealing with challenging behavior, Planning curriculum that is engaging, meaningful, developmentally appropriate, individualized and outcome-focused, Interaction strategies to support children’s language, cognitive and social development, Support for English Language Learners, Early literacy and mathematics learning

Work with Zone Managers to create and maintain quality improvement plans; identify and procure resources to support Zone Managers in successfully executing quality improvement

Coach and support Head Teachers to serve as the education lead for their buildings

Monitor implementation and quality of curriculum and assessment, including: Review of lesson plans, Child observations and accuracy of analysis in Creative Curriculum, Student assessment and quality of evidence, Gold & Gold Plus outcomes

Model best practices for Teachers

Assist Zone Managers and Teachers in understanding child outcomes data and using it to plan and individualize

Along with Data and Outcomes Specialist, track child outcomes and program quality assessment results on a classroom- and center-wide basis, analyze data and make program development recommendations to the Education Manager and Sr. Director of Head Start Operations

Work with the Education Manager to develop, conduct or arrange training as needed, including professional development days, ongoing training, center- or team-specific training, and additional related training for parents, volunteers, or others

Support implementation of pilots and special initiatives related to curriculum, assessment, teacher training or other

Conducts self in a mature professional manner in compliance with YMCA Baltimore County Head Start policies and procedures through behavior, appearance and attitude

Respects confidentiality of sensitive matters

Attends and actively participates in Early Head Start and Curriculum training to continue professional growth

Qualification

Early Childhood DevelopmentCurriculum ImplementationClassroom ManagementCPRFirst AidChild Outcomes AnalysisProfessional DevelopmentTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills