Classroom Coach

Definition and Primary Objective:

To exhibit the core knowledge and competencies required to provide birth to five coaching, training, and oversight of professional development experiences for the early care and education workforce.

Primary Responsibilities:

Coaching for Classroom Management and Early Learning Oversight Understand Constructivism and the Learning Grove Philosophy on how young children learn

Utilize the CLASS Assessment results and set goals for identified areas of need Observe and consult with teachers on how to manage safe and healthy learning environments for children with appropriate arrangement of materials, space, and supplies.

Observe and consult with teachers to manage a classroom of children including a daily schedule and transition times that encourages a child’s learning through discovery, curiosity, creativity, and a healthy self-concept that leads to school readiness.

Understand and coach quality content area components (Child Growth and Development, Family and Community Relations, Health, Safety, & Nutrition, Child Observation and Assessment, Professional Development, Learning Experiences and Environments), as defined by Learning Grove and SUTQ/STARS/National Accreditation.

Guide teachers with planning and implementing the quality curriculum in a manner that supports the intellectual, social-emotional, physical, and language development of each child enrolled in his or her classroom.

Understand and coach on developing lesson plans that incorporate the Kentucky and /or Ohio Early Learning Standards in a timely manner.

Analyze and coach on the utilization of assessment information on children to implement learning plans to advance a child’s development.

Observe and consult with teachers on best practices and positive discipline techniques with children, to support children’s growth and understanding of self and others, and promote resilience.

Oversee observation and referral systems for children in need of individual classroom management strategies and/or outside services

Training and Professional Development Develop and disseminate internal training opportunities for teachers and newly hired staff to include the following:

Child Development Early Childhood Ethics Constructivism Classroom  Environments Developmentally Appropriate Practice Social and Emotional Development Kindergarten Readiness Working with Families Internal and External Collaboration Be familiar with and abide by Learning Grove’s Vision, Mission, and  familiar with and abide by Learning Grove’s Code of Ethics.

Uphold all standards and policies set forth by Learning Grove.

Maintain confidential information about the program, families, children, staff and the agency, at all times.

Maintain and demonstrate professionalism in the workplace and in the community.

Show initiative for continued professional growth and skills development.

Maintain positive relationships with children, families and co-workers.

Model the attributes of acceptance of diversity, nurturing behavior, cooperation, respect, and responsiveness.

Maintain a positive attitude and be a team player.

Personal Professional Development Responsible for obtaining required training hours and maintaining educational credentials.

Demonstrate knowledge of and agreement to abide by state licensing mandates and SUTQ/STARS.Report for assigned work hours on time and prepared for assigned responsibilities.

Relate to all families, staff, and community partners in a positive manner

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education , Experience and Other Skill Requirements:

Ability to read, speak, and write English Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education. Thorough knowledge of a developmental constructivist philosophy, approaches to implement strategies in a classroom and…