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Childcare Education Coach & Trainer | Columbia
The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy is seeking a Childcare Education Coach / Teacher Trainer to provide training, coaching, and support to daycare and preschool teachers on-site, in their classrooms in the Columbia metro area. The ultimate goal of our Early Education Coach / Trainer is to provide our teachers with care, mentoring, and training all within a safe, accepting environment.
Pay range: $19-$20/hour, based on experience, education, and credentials.
About The Sunshine House:
Bright futures start here! The Sunshine House is much more than childcare for children 6 weeks to 12-years-old. We help children build a solid educational and social foundation -- with all the fun of childhood mixed in! We are one of the largest early education and childcare companies in the United States, operating more than 100 schools in 8 states.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance to teachers in areas such as childcare licensing and compliance, quality rated improvement systems, high quality environments for young children, positive guidance, and more.
- Observe, train, and coach teachers related to quality in their classrooms and schools as related to licensing, curriculum, quality rating improvement systems, and accreditation as applicable.
- Support programs with compliance related to childcare licensing, health/sanitation, program quality, QRIS, and/or accreditation, as applicable.
- Plan and implement process/preparation for QRIS and/or accreditation evaluation related to cleaning/creating safe and healthy environment, room arrangement, material selection, and curriculum implementation.
- Coach teachers on appropriate interactions and quality practices related to our developmentally-appropriate curriculum, safe and healthy environments for children, positive guidance, and nurturing and responsive interactions with children.
- Actively participate in the orientation and onboarding of new teachers.
- Occasional work may be required on evenings and/or weekends.
Requirements
- Must be Lead Teacher qualified.
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum of 24 credit hours in Early Childhood Education is required if degree is not in Early Childhood Education.
- At least 3 years of experience as a teacher or primary care provider in licensed daycare or early education setting with infants, toddlers or preschoolers required.
- Experience with employees located in multiple sites preferred.
Knowledge Requirements & Professional Skills
- Exceptional knowledge of developmentally-appropriate curriculum and instruction techniques for young children; demonstrated ability to coach teachers on how to implement curriculum activities.
- Exceptional knowledge of Environment Rating Scales; demonstrated ability to coach teachers on appropriate interactions and practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of effective room arrangement in a variety of settings.
- Practical knowledge and use of chosen curriculum including the following: planning form and planning resources, applicable daily schedule, child portfolios as well as observations, work samples, and assessments.
- Completes work with minimal supervision; ability to set goals for self and manage those goals.
- Ability to juggle a variety of duties at multiple schools at the same time.
- Ability to occasionally travel to other areas, when needed, to help with special projects. This may involve evening, weekends, or overnight stays.
Benefits
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
- Discounted childcare
- Tuition reimbursement programs
- Career advancement and growth opportunities
- Same day pay available
- Employee discount program
- Free company apparel and swag
- And much more
The Sunshine House is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
