Head Start Practice-Based Coach- Engle Education Center

A vacancy exists for a Head Start Practice-Based Coach within the CCIU's Division of Student Services. This position will be located at the Gordon Early Literacy Center in Coatesville, PA.

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

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Summary:
The Head Start Practice-Based Coach is primarily responsible for assuring the Chester County Intermediate Unit's (CCIU) implementation of Head Start education and disabilities services in accordance with the Head Start Act of 2007 and the Head Start Program Performance Standards; and coaching all education staff in improving and strengthening their instructional strategies, student outcomes, and relationships with families. The Practice Based Coach will coach staff in effective relationships, resources, and goals in a supportive, non-evaluative manner. 

Essential Job Responsibilities: 

• Understand, apply and analyze implications of the Head Start Act of 2007 and the Head Start Program Performance Standards for the delivery of education and disabilities services.
• Support the Education and Disabilities components of Early Head Start in accordance with the Head Start Act of 2007 and the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Recommend revisions to written plans for implementing services in the components of education and disabilities.
• Assist in the development and revision of annual School Readiness Goals with Head Start staff.
• Provide direct support, both in person and virtually, for assigned Early Head Start staff throughout the period determined by coaching goals
• Coach the Head Start Staff; Developing goals with the assigned staff based on evidence based observation tools and Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Develop and implement training materials, including written and visual resources, for staff, assuring that staff understands the Head Start Act of 2007 and the Performance Standards.
• Actively mentor assigned staff to ensure superior implementation of the Head Start Act and Performance Standards.
• Complete CLASS and ITERS evaluations in each classroom in collaboration with the program supervisors.
• Facilitate Professional Development focused on needs assessments.
• Visit each assigned classroom on a regular basis.
• Provide immediate, thorough, and on-going feedback to teaching staff based on observations and staff-provided information.
• Assist with development of classroom schedules, printable materials, documentation tools, and other materials that will support the growth and development of enrolled students while supporting staff development.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field required, ECE strongly preferred
• 3+ years teaching experience in a preschool setting required, 5+ years strongly preferred 

Professional or Other Required Clearances

• Valid Driver's License & reliable transportation required
• Current police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances within 1 year required

Salary Range:
Project, Head Start, $62,816 - $80,288/yr. 
* Placement on band is based on years of direct experience in a comparable role.
260 day position, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.