CENTRO DE LA FAMILIA·Providence, Utah
The Early Childhood Education Coach will implement Practice-Based Coaching to enhance teaching practices and support positive child outcomes. Responsibilities include conducting classroom observations, guiding professional development, and maintaining data systems to track teacher progress.
Description Dynamic Job Opportunity: Early Childhood Education Coach
Under the guidance of the Education Director, contribute to the successful implementation of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) at Centro. Provide intensive coaching to teachers, fostering the enhancement of teaching practices for positive child outcomes.
Stay abreast of current developments in early childhood education, including Practice-Based Coaching (PBC), Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), and Head Start Performance Standards. Recognizes bilingualism and biliteracy as a strength and implements research-based teaching practices that support dual-language learners. Promote the Coaching program to encourage active participation. Review data from the Initial Self Reflection with the Education Specialist and guide teaching staff to a suitable professional development track. Assist teachers in creating action plans based on effective teaching practices. Model highly effective teaching practices in classrooms. Conduct focused observations, either in person or through video, and engage in reflective conversations with teachers. Document the PBC process using Centro’s data system and provide progress reports to the Education Director. Regularly traveling to centers to conduct coaching sessions is required. Achieve and maintain CLASS observer reliability.
At Centro de la Familia, we are not just educators; we are dream builders. Our warm, vibrant environment is designed to cultivate curious minds, explore boundless possibilities, and create lasting memories. We believe that every child is a unique story waiting to be written.
Hold a Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with sufficient training and experience in adult learning and data-driven decision-making. Bilingual Spanish/English required.
We are passionate about our work and the incredible children and families we have the privilege to support. We have been dedicated to Community and Family Engagement since 1975, have been operating Head Start Programs since 1991, and have experience managing programs in challenging, isolated, and underserved areas. Our curricula and programs are rooted in science, and we are committed to the professional growth of minority communities. Plus, our team includes bilingual and bicultural staff to ensure inclusive and culturally sensitive care.
If you're passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education, we invite you to join us in this exciting coaching opportunity at Centro de la Familia. Apply Today!
Candidates must hold a Baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with experience in adult learning. Proficiency in both Spanish and English is required for this role.
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Market context
In Utah, Early Childhood Education Coach roles typically support educator development, instructional quality, and family-centered early learning programs, creating demand for candidates who can coach adults effectively. This position is competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field, adult-learning experience, and professional fluency in Spanish and English; review how your background demonstrates each requirement. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time.