Over the course of more than 125 years, MNCs have provided services essential to the improvement of the lives of San Francisco’s communities. We believe that supporting individual members of a family throughout each life phase, brings success and upward mobility for the entire family. Today, we have 21 campuses which are enhancing the lives of low-income seniors, youth, and families.
The Infant/Toddler Education Coach will work closely with the Learning and Development Manager to train and support infant/toddler teaching staff to ensure internal assessments specifically for Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scales (ITERS) and Classroom Assessment and Scoring System (CLASS) –Infant and Toddlers are conducted throughout the program year. Additionally, the person in this position will mentor and train teaching staff on an on-going basis to improve quality instruction through the lens of ITERS and CLASS scores and ensure overall positive QRIS outcomes. This individual will also work with teaching staff to establish and maintain a bilingual teaching environment. The role of the Infant/Toddler Education Coach is to build capacity for specific professional dispositions, skills, and behaviors and is focused on goal setting and achievement for an individual or group.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Coach, train and support infant/toddler teaching staff in understanding, implementing, and documenting the required curricula, e.g., PITC PARS, PITC Curriculum, Creative Curriculum, CSEFEL Strategies, CLASS, ECERS, and ITERS Tool to assess and evaluate classrooms.
- Assist with the creation and implementation of the onboarding system for Infant/Toddler staff and for taking on responsibilities related to onboarding.
- Conduct internal assessments of CLASS –Infant and Toddler, ECERS and/or ITERS in all classrooms.
- Utilize the Practice-Base Coaching Model to help with following up with all teaching staff to review results and work collaboratively on setting goals and developing an action plan, if needed. Plan any needed coaching, training or any other follow-up necessary because of the findings from the mock assessments.
- Provide an aggregate report of CLASS assessment scores, analyzing the capacity strengths, needs and making recommendations for center and agency wide needs and challenges.
- Collaborate with the Learning and Development/QI Manager to maintain statistics on yearly ERS, CLASS internal and external scores and any other data collection as needed.
- Work collaboratively with staff toward achieving or exceeding the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) and State and Federal regulations at all sites.
- Ensure each classroom’s materials, displays and activities reflect the diversity of the children, families, program, city, state and country as well as support staff on how to include parents in the curriculum.
- Assist in QRIS implementation and alignment with Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) at sites.
- Assist in planning and conducting the annual self-assessment to ensure that each center is fully implementing the curricula as required.
- Provide technical assistance for needs identified by teaching staff and/or education management to ensure that policies, procedures and practices are followed consistently throughout the program.
- Work with the Disabilities & Mental Health Manager and the Social Emotional Specialist to understand the continuum and implementation of the Creative Curriculum, CSEFEL Strategies & CLASS tool to include children with special needs.
- Attend workshops, conferences and other assigned events to strengthen knowledge and skills as required by Early Head Start, California Department of Education (CDE), the California Department of Social Services, and the Department of Early Childhood
- Assist in new classroom set-up.
- Maintain CLASS –Infant and Toddler reliability certification.
- Enter data in City and agency database system monthly.
Program Development/Implementation
- In collaboration with Learning and Development/Q.I Manager and Regional Managers:
- Meet regularly with the education coaching team to create and establish program objectives and strategies in achieving CLASS, ERS – ECERS and ITERS assessment score improvement.
- In conjunction with the education management team, research and share, the latest informational updates on Practice-Based Coaching Model and mentoring best practices with teaching staff.
- Work closely with Early Head Start Manager and Learning and Development/Q.I Manager to utilize Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) framework when working with Infant/Toddler teachers.
- Work closely with the Learning and Development/Q.I Manager and the Early Head Start Manager for ordering supplies and materials that align with the center’s Quality Improvement Plans.
Dual Language Learning
- Develop the Infant/Toddler Dual Language Learning (DLL) curriculum at the site and agency level working in conjunction with the Education Coaches, Regional Education Managers, and teaching staff.
- Provide mentoring and coaching to support our bilingual sites, ensuring a bilingual model of teaching is implemented in every classroom.
- Ensure each classroom’s materials, displays and activities reflect the diversity of the program, city, state and country as well as support staff on how to include parents in the curriculum.
- Work with Campus Supervisors to support their teaching staff in achieving proficiency in bilingual early education understanding of child development milestones.
- Support and assist the teaching staff ensuring bilingual training, conferences and coaching and capacity building are utilized throughout the year.
- Work closely with Family, Community Partnership (FCP) Manager and Family Services team on FCP goals to ensure family integration and knowledge of DLL/Bilingual education best practices.
Parent Involvement
- Ensure through coaching, training, and follow-up that:
- Lead Teachers role model: teaching staff demonstrate positive, professional, and accepting attitudes toward all children, parents and family members of children in their assigned center.
- Teaching staff encourage parents to feel welcome in their child’s center and that they encourage and motivate parents to participate in all levels of agency-operated child development programs.
Customer Service
- Provide exceptional customer service.
- Always represent the Company in a professional manner.
Safety
- Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Company policies.
- Report all and any safety issues, accidents, or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.
Effective Team Member
- Ability to interact positively with team members.
- Ability to facilitate positive change.
- Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.
Position Qualification Requirements
Education: BA Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Social Sciences or related field including 24 units in ECE and 12 units of core Child Development courses. Bachelor’s Degree required and Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience: 3+ years of teaching experience (emphasis in infant/toddler care); 2+ years of experience mentoring, coaching and training staff; 3+ years community-based experience in a setting working with families and community organizations who have experienced poverty, crisis, trauma, and other adverse events. Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) experience.
Requirements:
- State of California Child Development Site Supervisor Level Permit; Program Director Permit Level, preferred
- Certified as CLASS reliable – Infant, Toddler and Pre-School aged children
- Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)
- Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ)
- Current Immunizations (TB, Annual Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (must be kept current at all times based on company policies)
- Clearance Child Abuse Index
- Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
- Registered with the Early Care & Education Workforce Registry
- Must attend trainings that are required by funders (might be an evening or Saturday)
Language(s): Fluent in English/Spanish (preferred)
Skills and Abilities:
- Personality - Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.
- Performance - Able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confident information. Strong analytical skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
- Communication - Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.
- Stress Management - Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.
Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer.
Decision Making: Set priorities and standards of performance; Develop plans by which work can be accomplished.
Tools and Equipment: General office equipment, fax, copier, printer, phone, and computer.
Confidential and Sensitive Information: Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with client information.
What we offer
- Pay Rate: $104,000 Annually
- Location: Alegria Campus
- Medical – Kaiser and CCHP / Dental – Principal / Vision – Vision Care / Life Insurance - $50,000 / 403b – 3% match / FSA / Pet Care
- 15 paid sick days / 12 paid holidays / 12 paid vacation days
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program) / WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program)
If you are seeking an organization that values, promotes and develops leadership by delivering culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community-based services that empower families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods with the vision of a strong, healthier and more vibrant community that respects and celebrates its many rich, cultural traditions, please apply.
How to Apply
If you are qualified and interested in applying, please apply on this job board or on our website www.mncsf.org under careers or send your resume and cover letter with the name of the position in the subject line to mario.quintanilla@mncsf.org or jobs@mncsf.org
MNC is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace and has a great company culture. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, they will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
