Join the Child Care Resource & Referral Program! The Preschool Promise Quality Specialist and Coach provides consultative technical assistance to Preschool Promise Program leaders and instructional leaders in order to increase the availability and quality of Preschool Promise. The person in this position will assist early childhood educators with setting teaching practice goals, reviewing data, and altering practices to achieve continuous high quality early child care and education and will provide ongoing and intensive technical assistance and support to Preschool Promise programs through Practice Based Coaching. Candidates must submit applications by 06/18/2024 in order to be considered for first-round interviews. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Human Development, Child & Family Studies, Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology), OR a Step 10 on the Oregon Registry with coursework in age three to five development or an ability to obtain within 1 year. Two or more years of experience in an early learning program(s). Two or more years of experience providing technical assistance and training, including coaching, to early learning educators/ programs or equivalent experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for preschool age children. Experience with identifying early learning program needs. Ability to facilitate the implementation of early learning program improvement goals. Experience with identifying teaching practice needs. Ability to facilitate the implementation of teaching practice improvement goals. Experience presenting trainings to adults virtually and/or in-person. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS Driver qualifications required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the past 3 years are required. Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment. Successful registration with the Central Background Registry of the Child Care Division. CPR/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire. Ability to obtain Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) reliability certification. Ability to obtain master trainer status in Oregon Registry Online. Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Facilitates the development of individualized coaching plans with early childhood educators that include teaching practice goals and the steps for achieving them. Assesses early childhood educator teaching practices using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) tool. Collects and shares identified program and teaching practice data to support early learning program and system improvement. Conducts regular, focused observation of early childhood educators. Assists Preschool Promise Program Leaders in acquiring the resources to implement their Preschool Promise program. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity for handling office equipment. Occasional driving throughout Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties in all weather conditions. Ability to utilize problem-solving and creative thinking skills with minimal supervision. WORK ENVIRONMENT Indoor, office work environment with frequent interruptions and demands. Working with coworkers/clients over the phone, using video conferencing tools and in-person. Occasional noise and distractions in work spaces. Frequent on-site support at participating Preschool Promise Programs. Occasional evening, weekend, and remote work as assigned.
