Center Manager and Instructional Coach

Nolacollegeprep; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization located in New Orleans is seeking a Center Manager and Instructional Coach to oversee center operations and support staff development. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, significant experience with young children, and strong communication skills. This role includes providing coaching and support to educators to enhance program quality and children's learning experiences.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Generous retirement contributions

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with young children.
• Become TS Gold Inter-Rater Reliable within 3-6 months of hire.
• Experience with evaluations, observations, and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Director with center operations.
• Provide technical assistance to improve educational programs.
• Develop individual mentoring coaching plans for staff.

Skills

Knowledge of Early Childhood Development

Excellent oral and written communication

Working knowledge of Early Head Start Performance Standards

Experience creating action plans

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDA or higher degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Drive

Job description

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Overview

John W. Hoffman Early Learning Center is searching for a Center Manager and Instructional Coach for the current school year. This person will assist the Executive Director with the management of center operations, staff development, instructional coaching and ensuring a loving, kind, rigorous, and joyful culture for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides differentiated practice-based coaching and technical assistance to help programs improve, including assisting programs in understanding the domains and dimensions of CLASS, the Louisiana Birth to Five Early Learning and Development Standards, full implementation of GOLD by Teaching Strategies, and the use of Tier 1 curricula with fidelity.
• Work with the director to develop a schedule for conducting classroom observations as a foundation for determining needs.
• Develop individual mentor coaching plans with specific goals and growth areas based on classroom and teacher observations.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to teaching staff for learning and growth, including activities, reading material, or other resources as needed to guide learning.
• Analyze, coach and assist new and existing teachers with teaching strategies, lesson planning, and classroom management for infants, toddlers, and pre-k.
• Develop and maintain positive, supportive relationships with teachers and program leaders, collaborating to achieve individual and program goals.
• Provide training, observation, evaluation, consultation, modeling, and coaching, delivered both in-person and virtually, using the Practice-Based Coaching Model from NCQTL.
• Work with early childhood educators/programs to conduct classroom assessments and develop action plans based on the assessments with steps toward meeting program goals and provide follow-up assessment and consultation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on Louisiana childcare licensing regulations, the unified rating and improvement system, and the goals and expectations of the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE).
• Gather and track data to create individualized action plans for each teacher or leader.
• Complete required documentation related to differentiated coaching in a timely manner and regular reports on activities accomplished.

Professional Development and Training

• Collaborate with Continuing Education and Professional Development team members to identify professional development needs of educators and leaders.
• Maintain certification as a Pathways certified trainer; Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K CLASS reliable observer, and TS GOLD inter-rater reliability.

General

• Assist and/or develop and update classroom programs and procedures for instructional outcomes, curriculum implementation, child assessment, and cultural and linguistic responsiveness. The Mentor Coach will provide mentor coaching, support, and follow-up to identified teaching staff on a regular basis to successfully teach and implement the assigned curriculum and practices which promote high quality learning and school readiness within established guidelines and standards.
• Participate in additional opportunities created by contracts or grants received from the Louisiana Department of Education, corporate and philanthropic partners.

Qualifications And Education

• Knowledge of Early Childhood Development, programming, and systems building.
• Working knowledge of the Early Head Start Performance Standards and the Louisiana Child Care Licensing regulations.
• Technically competent with software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive to use data to inform practice, evaluate, and present information.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A CDA or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Family & Consumer Science, Child and Family Studies, or related field with completed coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood education.
• Minimum of 3 years working with young children as an early childhood educator, lead teacher, or instructional coach with increasing levels of responsibility and demonstrated leadership traits.
• Become TS Gold Inter-Rater Reliable, CLASS certification in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool, and Pathways Trainer Certification within 3-6 months of hire.
• Experience in writing SMART goals and creating action plans for teachers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in early childhood education; understanding of evaluations, observations, and assessments for teachers and children.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and positively with colleagues, teachers, center director, leadership team, executive director/owner and community partners.
• Excellent knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and how young children develop and learn.
• Educational experience and training in Early Brain Development, Infant Mental Health, Responsive Caregiving, and/or Reflective Supervision preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with and ability to communicate using technology and virtual platforms (including email, PowerPoint, Google Drive, Zoom, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Regular walking, kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs and model behaviors for teachers.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including generous retirement contributions and comprehensive health benefits.

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