Education Coach
Early Childhood Programs
$500 Sign-on bonus
Competitive pay plus sign on bonus and generous benefit package.
Pay Range - $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
The primary purpose of this position is to provide job guidance, training and coaching support to classroom teaching staff who work in early childhood programs. The Coaches will also support, track, and advocate for disability services. The Coaches will work in classrooms to increase teachers’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in using child assessment data to connect curriculum and instruction; improve teacher/child interactions and to individualize learning to improve access and participation for the broadest range of diverse learners including children with disabilities and children from varied cultural, racial and linguistic backgrounds. Coaches will use a repertoire of skills and strategies to provide group training support as well as on-site classroom direction and individual teacher support to observe, model, demonstrate and provide reflection and feedback to teaching staff. This position will be responsible for Work hours must be flexible.
Experience and Skill Requirements:
- At least five years’ experience teaching and supervising a preschool or infant/toddler program required. Understanding and experience in teaching adults including providing consultation or coaching is desired. Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Must possess a desire to continue research regarding ECE and engage in learning about changing, new and emerging evidence-based approaches.
- Must be able to work in a dynamic atmosphere and adapt to the changing needs and demands of the project.
- Reliable transportation is a must.
Education/Skill Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, early childhood special education, education leadership or related field required.
- Must be able to pass background checks.
- Familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards and experience with Maine Early Childhood disability services are a plus.
To Apply: Send your cover letter, resume and three professional references to the Human Resource Department at Downeast Community Partners, P.O. Box 648, Ellsworth, ME 04605, or email to resumes@downeastcommunitypartners.org.
In accordance with federal regulations, DCP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.