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Child Care Professional Development Coach
- Job Title
- Child Care Professional Development Coach
- Job ID
- 27684473
- Work Hybrid
- Yes
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA 90010
- Other Location
- Description
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Pathways LA strengthens low-income and vulnerable working families, promotes high quality early care and education services for children of all abilities, develops knowledgeable early care providers, and promotes economically resilient communities. For more information, please visit: www.pathwaysla.org.
If you are a talented professional with a passion for children and families, please consider applying for the following position currently open:
OFFICIAL TITLE: PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT COACH
Salary: $22 -26/hour + Comprehensible benefit package (please see below for full benefits offered details).
Work location: Administrative Offices - Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
Hybrid Schedule
Occasional weekends or evenings.
Primary Duties: Support Child Care Providers’ professional development by conducting on-site, in-person coaching sessions in their center-based and home-based sites. Implement quality rating improvements utilizing the following tools: CLASS Environmental Rating Scales, Desired Results Developmental Profile and Ages & Stages questionnaire.
Other Duties:- Travel to and conduct monthly on-site, in-person coaching sessions to childcare providers in center-based and home-based sites.
- Maintain records of work activities and track/monitor progress of childcare providers, participating in specific projects. Meet data entry requirements and deadlines.
- Act as a resource for childcare providers on child development, quality childcare, and professional development, as well as other related areas of need.
- Model developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice during site visits.
- Coordinate and deliver training for childcare providers and parents.
- Manage multiple tasks and meet required deadlines.
- Assist with the implementation and monitoring of program rules, regulations, and procedures to ensure compliance with assigned contracts and projects within the Child Care Resource and Referral department.
- Respond to Resource and Referral department calls as needed.
- Participate in community and outreach events as needed to help maintain R&R visibility, as well as attend designated project and community meetings as needed.
- Other duties assigned.
Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in child development, Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in ECE/Child Development Programs.
- Experience with the following quality rating approaches and tools highly desired; CLASS, Environmental Rating Scales, Desired Results Developmental Profile and Ages & Stages Questionnaire.
- Experience and ability to work with adult learners and diverse client populations.
- Familiarity with center-based and home-based childcare provider population. Experience with strength-based and reflective coaching methods and strategies preferred.
- Model Developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice during visits.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills; the ability to honor confidentiality and work sensitively and be supportive with clients.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer skills experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, client database software, Internet search engines. Must have ability to meet frequent data-entry requirements and deadlines.
- Must have an automobile with adequate insurance coverage and a valid California Driver’s License and with an acceptable driving record substantiated by a copy of DMV records.
- Ability to travel across LA County for 80-90% of the time for on-site coaching visits and meetings/trainings.
- Live Scan Fingerprint Clearance with DOJ & FBI, proof of vaccinations for Measles (MMR), Pertussis (DTAP), TB test, and Annual Flu shot (or provide flu shot waiver), required.
- Must present proof of having been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:
· 10 days of Vacation per year for the first 2 years of service. Accrual at start.
· 10 Sick Days per year. Accrual at start.
· 11 Holidays – no waiting period.
· 18 Paid Hours early release – no waiting period.
Medical, Dental & Vision
Kaiser HMO Medical Plan - 100% employee coverage.
Non-Kaiser Options – you can also choose a Blue Shield HMO or UnitedHealthCare HMO or PPO
PPO Dental Plan – 100% employee coverage
VSP Vision Plan – 100% employee coverage
Other Benefits
403b Retirement Contributions:- 3% of salary contribution by Pathways for all employees (whether you contribute or not)
- 50% match by Pathways on employee contributions up to 3% of salary
· Accident Insurance - paid by Pathways for all employees
· Long Term Disability Insurance - paid by Pathways for all employees
· Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-tax accounts) available to all employees- Medical Account
- Dependent Care Account
- Commuter Expenses
- Counseling Services
- Child and Elder Care Referrals
- Financial and Legal Advice
- Balancing Work and Life Issues
- ...and more
· Voluntary Options- Additional life insurance
- Additional accident insurance
Join the Pathways LA Team today!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values at Pathways LA. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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