Essential Duties
Establishes and maintains ongoing collaborative relationships with early education programs and a range of educators to develop the most conducive environment for learning, reflection, and coaching
Integrates racial justice and equity principles into coaching strategies while conducting regular one-on-one coaching sessions with educators and instructional leaders
Partners with administrators and teachers to facilitate goal setting, data evaluation, and observation feedback. Establishes action steps and identifies available resources through engaged data dialogues and reflective conversations
Supports continuous quality improvement in practice with a focus on program goals, Preschool for All standards and early childhood inclusive practices
Conducts regular direct observations of coachee in practice using formal and informal tools and provides feedback
Uses technology to support Preschool for All programs and coachees through video review, feedback, and resource sharing
Provides materials, resources, and recommendations to strengthen practice implementation and reach collaborative coaching goals
Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate research-based instructional strategies and interventions to improve outcomes for Preschool for All children and families.
Uses coaching data to help inform training and technical assistance plans with Preschool for All
Participates in coaches’ community of practice and ongoing coaching professional development
Additional Duties
Attends professional development trainings and events as appropriate.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor degree in early childhood education, human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology, psychology or related field OR a Step 10 on the Oregon Registry and coursework in age three to five development
Five (5) years of experience teaching in, coordinating, or coaching in an early childhood program with a focus on preschool, including at least two (2) years of experience in leadership role
Demonstrated experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion practices into teaching and coaching methods
Current driver’s license, insurance, and access to reliable automobile during work hours for transportation to off-campus sites. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history
Other Qualifications:
Ability to obtain Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification within one (1) year of hire
Must be able to travel throughout the county and to other required opportunities, including overnight and/or on weekends on occasion and with ample notice.
Must be able to enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
Desired Qualifications
Bilingual preferred in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Somali, Arabic or other language that meets community need
Knowledge of early learning quality assessment tools preferred, including:
Classroom Assessment Scoring Scale (CLASS™)
Environmental Rating Scale(ERS) (specifically, Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale-3 and Family Child Care Environments Rating Scale Program Assessment Scale (PAS)
Knowledge of child assessment and screening tools preferred, including:
Teaching Strategies Gold
Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool
Ages and Stages Questionnaire
Ages and Stages Questionnaire-Social Emotional
Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Additional Qualifications
Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date:
TB screening
Health appraisal
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect training must be completed within 60 days of hire date
Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of how children birth to five learn within the context of ongoing, meaningful relationships with important adults in their lives
Knowledge and understanding of the needs of preschool children, their families, and those who work with them
Knowledge of how programs engage families in partnerships
Knowledge of effective teaching practices
Ability to engage and support families with diverse languages and cultures
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding systemic inequity, systemic racism and the ongoing pursuit of methods to address these both individually and within group process
Knowledge of inclusive practices in preschool programs
Knowledge of how to best support the early learning workforce in all settings
Effective techniques of adult learning and relationship-based coaching practices
Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage time
Ability to build collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, and provide services that are culturally competent and appropriate to the needs of the target audience
Ability to independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively
Ability to communicate formally and informally with a wide range of contacts and demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, and friendliness in dealing with people under stressful conditions, either by phone, through video or in person
Ability to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities
Ability to use equipment necessary to carry out job responsibilities such as, but not limited to, computer and virtual training software, cell/telephone, projectors, digital cameras, and video recorders
Working Conditions and Important Information
Works in a variety of office and classroom settings. As necessary to meet workload demands, works outside of typical schedule, including evening/weekend hours. Work requires travel to off-campus locations and periodic weekend or overnight trips with advance notice. Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment.
Additional Information
If you require technical support with your account or application, please call 855-524-5627.
The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
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