CL20226: ECEAP Early Learning Coach Apply
Position #20226: ECEAP Early Learning Coach
This is an Off-Schedule, non-bargaining position.
Posting Dates: 2/2/2024 - 2/8/2024 (Or Until Filled)
Location: ECEAP
Hours: 8 hours per day, 205 days per year
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Early Learning Coach will work as part of a team of early childhood educators in ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) which is Washingtons state-funded pre-kindergarten program that prepares 3- and 4-year-old children from low-income families for success in school and in life. The Early Learning Coach will provide guidance, coaching and training to ECEAP staff and support on-going continuous quality improvement as directed by the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District online at www.choosekennewick.com.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or a bachelors degree with the equivalent of 30 college quarter credits in early childhood education. These 30 credits may be included in the degree or in addition to the degree.
- A minimum of 2 years experience working with young children in a group setting.
- Experience as an early learning coach, consultant, mentor, or trainer.
- If the best candidate for the position is not fully qualified, must at least have an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, and will be placed on a Professional Development Plan to fully meet the qualification of their role within five years.
- Must present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire, if applicable.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
- Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
- Must pass a background check with KSD and DCYF which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Must have knowledge of Early Achievers, Washington States early learning quality framework.
- Must complete Orientation for Early Achievers Coaches working with ECEAP sites (webinar) upon hire.
- Must attend the Early Achievers Coach Framework training within 6 months of hire.
- Must participate in Early Achievers coach webinars, trainings and meetings.
- Must register in MERIT and enter data, as required, into ELMS.
- Evidence of experience in a mentoring or supervisory role.
- Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality and dependability; evidence of ability to be self-disciplined and ability to initiate independent action.
- Experience working with school districts, educational institutions and/or community agencies
- Evidence of ability to provide professional leadership.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively under conditions of high stress and rapidly changing situations and circumstances.
- Evidence of ability to perform basic computer skills. Efficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point and the ability to learn the school districts student data system.
- Evidence of excellent organization and time management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations.
- Demonstrate ability to write reports, business correspondence, and program procedures using proper language, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading skills.
- Evidence of strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedule, including some evenings and any/all hours needed to complete job description requirements.
- Valid WA State drivers license and access to reliable, insured, personal transportation with proof of current automobile insurance and produce an acceptable drivers abstract. Must be able to drive personal vehicle to various sites.
- Positive evaluations and recommendations from past and current supervisors.
- Evidence of ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.
- Evidence of ability to communicate with diverse staff, parents, administrators and public.
- Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
- Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Knowledge of ECEAP Performance Standards.
- Previous experience with ECEAP.
- Knowledge of Washington State Early Achievers and MERIT System.
- Knowledge of the Electronic Management System (ELMS).
- Knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD.
- Knowledge of Power School
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To use practice-based coaching and be trained on the Early Achievers framework to support on-going, continuous quality improvement.
- In partnership with the ECEAP Director and Site Coordinator, assist in the development, coordination and implementation of appropriate activities for children and families in the classroom and in the home within the framework of the ECEAP Performance Standards, the Kennewick School Districts strategic plan, the Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines and the Early Achievers framework
- In partnership with the ECEAP Director and Site Coordinator, ensure quality services and best practices are followed per the ECEAP Performance Standards
- In partnership with the ECEAP Director and Site Coordinator, identify and provide materials, equipment and supplies for classroom environments and family support visits using the Early Achievers framework guidelines
- Provide resources and guidance to Kennewick ECEAP enrolling in Early Achievers; prepare classrooms and staff for on-site evaluations
- Assist ECEAP Director and ECEAP Site Coordinator in identifying program goals and making plans to achieve those goals
- Participate in weekly meetings with ECEAP Director, Site Coordinator and Health and Nutrition Consultant
- Provide technical assistance to staff and on-going training and support around MERIT and Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG); ASQ
- Provide training on documentation of records into TSG such as lesson plans, child observations and finalizing checkpoints
- Participate in preschool class sessions according to program need and design, providing instructional support
- Attend and participate in ECEAP Health Advisory Committee meetings, Parent Policy Council meetings and monthly Family Nights and All Staff Meetings
- Facilitate training opportunities for parents
- Assist volunteers in the classroom; provide a variety of alternatives for parent involvement
- Implement training for all volunteers on roles and responsibilities and relevant ECEAP Performance Standards and program policies
- Perform all duties within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push, or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm. Must be able to drive own vehicle from site to site during workday.
- Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Lifting:The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.
Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy
The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights & Equity: Bronson Brown - (509) 222-5010 (Bronson.Brown@ksd.org)
Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5004 (BJ.Wilson@ksd.org)
This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.
Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School Districts Director of Human Resources.
For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit https://www.ksd.org/hr-landing/benefits-salary-schedules
Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:
Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources
(509)222-6414
Toni.Neidhold@ksd.org
Certificated/Classified ADA
Kennewick School District
1000 W 4th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
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