COMPELLING OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO FULFILL ON THEIR PURPOSE, MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE FOR OTHERS, AND ADVANCE THEIR CAREER! The YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, a 21st Century, business-savvy, social enterprise committed to “Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women,” is seeking an EARLY HEAD START BILINGUAL TEACHER COACH. This position is a full time, exempt position, reporting directly to the Early Head Start Education Manager in Addison, IL.
Overall Purpose: To assist in overseeing and directing the planning, organizing and implementation of education services for children in the Early Head Start programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with partner child care providers and staff to establish plans and procedures to ensure the safety and security of children
Work with Teacher coaches to evaluate individual needs and devise a training strategy
Assess trainings needed and reports/coordinates with Education Manager and Professional Development Specialist
Offer technical assistance for COPA, TSG, as well as other educational related programs
Provide reports to Education Manager on weekly visits to child care providers
Work closely with Disabilities/Mental Health specialist to ensure inclusive services are provided to meet the needs of all children
Work with child care provider partner to recruit and meet required disabilities enrollment per EHS standards
Coordinate training and technical assistance efforts with the Child Care Resource and Referrals’ Quality team
Model classroom teacher duties to include developing and implementing individual educational plans for children
Correct and/or coach to ensure each site/program is compliant with all relevant licensing and EHS requirements
Maintain a strong understanding of performance standards, Early Head Start curriculum and ExceleRate Illinois
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, social welfare, public administration, or one of the social sciences
Minimum of three years of preschool management experience
Early Childhood Classroom experience
Proficient in FCCERS, ITERS, and ExceleRate Illinois Quality measures
Ability to pass a health examination and a criminal background check
A demonstrated ability to work independently, while prioritizing and managing multiple assignments simultaneously as needed
Ability to travel and to work nights and weekends as needed
Excellent presentation skills incorporating all strategies for all learning areas
Thrives in an environment in which collaboration, partnership and empowerment are the key cultural elements
About YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is committed to providing women with the support and tools needed to transform their lives, to be confident in their choices and to make valuable contributions to their communities.
