Are you passionate about Literacy in Early Childhood and great at coaching teachers?
This is a new focus area for the Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) in Tennessee. We are still filling this position in MEMPHIS - Shelby County, TN!
Coaches must live in and be able to travel frequently throughout their Tennessee service area.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Early Language and Literacy Coordinator, the Early Language and Literacy Coach will have the following responsibilities:
Promote an inspiring and solution-focused team environment.
Maintain professional working relationships with area coaches and support other CCR&R coaches as they encounter language & literacy concerns in the field.
Research and stay current on quality early language and literacy learning and development practices.
Consistently uphold network expectations and assist in developing and delivering new initiatives for early language and literacy learning and development.
Acquire any needed certifications, including Learning Language and Loving It trainer certification and LENA Grow™ coaching certification.
The ability to apply for and receive AIMHi Endorsement through AIMHi TN within the first year of employment.
Provide training, technical assistance, and support to early childhood educators on early language and literacy development using various delivery methods to meet the needs of early childhood educators.
Support developing and implementing Enhanced Quality Improvement Plans (EQIPs).
Provide training and resource materials that early childhood educators can share with families.
Promote activities created to support the use of books provided by GELF and Imagination Library.
Support the implementation of the LENA Grow™ program across the state.
Assist with the delivery of training and technical assistance through participation in training events as the State may request or require.
Collaborate with other CCDF partners to develop and inform language development-related training content.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Special skills/aptitudes:
Ability to maintain and share knowledge and understanding of early language and literacy development and learning consistent with quality practice and apply those within the structure of the TN CCR&R Network agencies.
Ability to train adults using adult learning strategies.
Must be able to assess the needs of clients and respond appropriately.
Strong ability to integrate knowledge and theory into practice.
Ability to demonstrate skill in organization, coordination, and time management.
Must be able to communicate verbally in an effective and positive manner.
Excellent influencing, consultative, and coaching skills.
Must demonstrate effective communication and negotiating skills with and between individuals and diverse groups of people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, including coworkers, child care providers, and community partners.
A willingness to work some nights and weekends to meet the needs of the Early Childhood Educators.
Core Values/Ethical Conduct:
The ability to interact with staff, Early Childhood Educators, Network Management, community partners, and funders in a respectful and professional manner.
The ability to create and embrace new ideas, use creative problem-solving, and improve services and delivery methods.
The ability to work cooperatively with staff, Early Childhood Educators, Network Management, funders, and community partners.
The ability to be wise, accountable, and careful using resources and time.
The ability to conduct oneself with honesty, reliability, and fairness, holding to our code of ethics.
The ability to treat all individuals fairly in access, opportunity, and advancement.
Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Education, Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of experience in the field of early childhood or a closely related field.
A passion for early language and literacy development.
Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and the ability to work well independently.
Must be a systems thinker who sees the broad picture and works well in a collaborative environment.
Must be well organized and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Dependable transportation, valid driver's license, and insurance required.
Physical examination and negative TB test results must be on file with Signal Centers.
Willingness to travel throughout the service delivery area consistent with CCR&R regions as the Grantee may define.
Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all employees with respect to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation or ability and promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.