Hs Education Coach

Job Details

Job Location:

RE Campus S07 - Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $43,850.00 - $47,076.00 / year
Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%

The HS Education Coach is responsible for observing and accessing the classroom activities of the Head Start Program and providing on-the-job guidance and training to the teaching staff and volunteers, in order to improve the qualifications and training of classroom staff, high-quality education services, and to promote career development in Head Start Programs. Through mentoring and coaching, the Coach assists classroom teams in understanding the importance of developmentally appropriate practices, individualized curriculum planning, and its impact on child outcomes.

• Identify strengths, areas of needed support, and determine which staff would benefit most from intensive coaching.
• Provide opportunities for intensive coaching, including observations and technology-supported feedback and modeling of effective teacher practice. For staff not in need of intensive coaching, support the development of research-based professional development opportunities.
• Coordinate and lead large and small groups, creating a cooperative and productive environment to resolve problems or develop and implement plans.
• Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual regard.
• Use intelligence and diverse learning modalities, common sense, and perseverance to solve difficult or complicated challenges, and provide positive, specific feedback.
• Conduct and document follow-up contacts for all services provided, identify, resolve, and communicate obstacles and challenges to supervisors promptly.
• Actively support the development, promotion, organization, and service delivery of the agency's programs.
• Actively participate in special community events and agency-wide initiatives, including development events and activities.
• Effectively handle stressful or adverse situations associated with classroom management, making good decisions, working calmly and accurately, and helping to calm others.
• Respond to difficult, stressful, or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that reduce or minimize potential conflict and maintain good working relationships among staff.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of agency and program needs and operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Education or Early Childhood.
• 2-3 years of experience teaching in an Infant/Toddler setting.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, database systems, email, and internet.