Professional Development Coach Jobs

SUMMARY: The Transformative Professional Development (TPD) Coach is responsible for ensuring transformative professional development experiences are available for School Readiness Providers to support implementation of evidence-informed practices in classrooms. This position provides direct mentoring and coaching to early care and education professional(s) and other coaches utilizing adult learning practices. The primary role for this position is to support the implementation of the Anita Zucker Center model for practice-based coaching within the Alachua County School Readiness Providers among the program director and classroom teachers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree preferred in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Knowledge of developmentally appropriate and evidence-informed teaching practices

· Classroom teaching experience with young children birth through age 5

· Experience in coaching and mentoring professionals

· Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

· Demonstrate strength in organization and efficiency in meeting deadlines

· Process new concepts quickly and efficiently

· Familiarity with federal, state and local program guidelines, regulations and procedures for Head Start, Florida Voluntary Pre-K Program, Florida’s School Readiness Program, and Florida Department of Children and Families State Child Care Licensing requirements

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: The TPD Coach will have previous experience providing professional development and experience as an early care and education teacher. Direct previous experience implementing practice-based coaching is preferred.

Related experience may substitute for the required education with approval from the Director of Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: [Note: in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), identify essential functions of a job be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests for reasonable accommodations to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.]

· Serve as a TPD coach for the Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County to facilitate the use of practice-based coaching to support professional development

· Participate in Transformative Professional Development (TPD) training and demonstrate proficiency in implementing TPD (including coaching) as measured by Anita Zucker Center assessments of implementation fidelity or The Early Learning Coalition Lead Implementation TPD Coach

· Participates in CLASS trainings, obtain and maintain certification for CLASS Observer Infant, Toddler, and Preschool and CLASS Group Coaching (formerly MMCI) and use assessment tools to conduct routine observations.

· Conduct routine observations of teachers, program administrators as they implement teaching and coaching practices to monitor and support implementation fidelity

· Assists and co-facilitate Professional Development Training and CLASS Training Initiatives

· Provide backup support for Program Assessment functions. Assist with training, workshops, and in-services for Community Coaches, teachers, and program administrators to demonstrate proficiency in the Anita Zucker Center model for practice-based coaching, as measured by Anita Zucker Center implementation fidelity assessments, and to support the implementation of evidence-informed practices.

· Support the TPD Lead and TPD Coordinator with the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of training, coaching, and professional development activities.

· Engage in outreach and community partner communication to support coordination of services

· Perform other duties as assigned as related to the development and implementation of Transformative Professional Development

· Create, track, and maintain various data collection from ELC contracted early childcare sites, early childcare sites participating in coaching, fidelity for TPD & ELC coaches, and documentation (logs, forms, agreements, trainings, etc.)

· Adheres to policies and procedures approved by the Board of Directors.

· Maintains professional relationships throughout all interactions.

· Other duties as assigned.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license, good driving record, reliable transportation and current automobile liability insurance policy and be willing to travel to all areas of Alachua County to perform required tasks.

· ELCAC considers all employee positions as Positions of Special Trust according to 110.1127 F.S. It is likely that any employee at one time or another will come into contact with children for 15 hours or more a week or have access to confidential information. The selected candidate will be required to submit and pass a Level II background screening and pre-employment drug screen prior to their date of hire.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT EXPECTED FROM ALL EMPLOYEES:

· Adhere to the policies and procedures of the Coalition and its Departments.

· Maintain high levels of confidentiality and discretion.

· Attend work consistently according to Coalition policy.

· Demonstrate ethical, legal and professional behavior.

· Adhere to the established dress code.

· Contribute positively to the work environment by supporting new ideas and change when applicable.

· Represent Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County professionally at all times.

· Demonstrate high standards of integrity, accountability, and service as defined by the values of the Coalition.

· Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with Coalition staff, management, clients and child care providers at all times.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of 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. Employee must be able to sit and/or stand for 8 hours each day. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL DATA.

The disclosure of which would be prejudicial to the successful operation of the University of Florida.

Insures that all Program records are managed according to: Federal and State laws including FERPA, HIPAA and applicable professional standards. This position insures that the staff and external providers understand and adhere to the Program’s policies, including client confidentiality and security of records, and that staff and providers are informed of any changes made in law or policy.

Pay: Up to $44,158.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• relevant: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person