Early Learning Coach
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onEast Fayette Street, Jonestown, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, United States
Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision they've made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, we invite you to join our team as a charitable, mission-driven organization working for individual and community well-being for all.
As a Y Head Start Early Learning Coach, you will support educational quality, Creative Curriculum implementation, and positive child outcomes throughout our program operating areas. You will regularly conduct classroom observations and coaching sessions, both informally and formally, utilizing our program systems and tools. Your role involves maintaining documentation to provide feedback to Teachers and Zone Managers in all areas of educational quality. You will plan and collaborate in joint sessions with Zone Managers, Curriculum & Environments Specialists, and the Director of Early Childhood Education to ensure outcomes are achieved for teachers and children of all abilities. By working with our littlest participants who are economically disadvantaged, you will help them prepare for success in school and life, contributing to the Y and the broader community we serve.
All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth, which sets clear expectations to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. This policy emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. It strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.
Work location
Work model: On-site
East Fayette Street, Jonestown, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, United States
Baltimore, Maryland
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleConduct formal and informal classroom observations and coaching sessions
- check_circleMaintain documentation to provide feedback to Teachers and Zone Managers
- check_circleCreate an environment fostering social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative child development
- check_circleEnsure positive child outcomes for economically disadvantaged participants
- check_circlePlan and collaborate in joint sessions with Zone Managers and Specialists
- check_circleSupport educational quality and Creative Curriculum implementation across program areas
Requirements
- verifiedBA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field
- verifiedPrior experience teaching and/or supervising in a Head Start setting
- verifiedExperience with Creative Curriculum (preferred)
- verifiedCompletion of child abuse prevention training
- verifiedCompliance with legal reporting requirements
Nice to Have
Prior experience teaching and/or supervising in a Head Start setting, preferably using Creative Curriculum
Benefits & Perks
check_circleFlexible schedulescheck_circleGenerous paid time offcheck_circleMedical, dental, and vision benefitscheck_circleDependent care FSAGenerous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
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Day-to-day, the Early Learning Coach at The Y in Central Maryland will conduct formal and informal classroom observations and coaching sessions; maintain documentation to provide feedback to teachers and zone managers; create an environment fostering social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative child development; and ensure positive child outcomes for economically disadvantaged participants.
What are the requirements for this Early Learning Coach role?expand_more
The Y in Central Maryland is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field; Prior experience teaching and/or supervising in a Head Start setting; Experience with Creative Curriculum (preferred); Completion of child abuse prevention training; and Compliance with legal reporting requirements.
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Early Learning Coach at The Y in Central Maryland is based in East Fayette Street, Jonestown, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, United States. This is a on-site role.
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The Y in Central Maryland has listed this Early Learning Coach role as on-site.
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Candidates for Early Learning Coach at The Y in Central Maryland should have mid level.
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Key skills for Early Learning Coach at The Y in Central Maryland include Creative Curriculum; and Early Childhood Education.
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Early Learning Coach at The Y in Central Maryland is part of the teaching job category on Recrutus.