Quality/ Career Coach

$79,040 - $87,360/Yr

Options For Learning - Ontario, CA

Part-time - Mid Level

Ontario, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The Quality/Career Coach at Options for Learning plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of child care programs within the organization. This position is dedicated to delivering coaching services aimed at improving the effectiveness and quality of child care provided by home- and center-based providers. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks that include recruiting child care providers, conducting onsite coaching visits, and providing constructive feedback to participants. The role requires a proactive approach to modeling developmentally appropriate practices and sharing valuable resources related to early education curricula. In addition to direct coaching, the Quality/Career Coach will maintain thorough documentation of work activities and participant progress, facilitate networking opportunities, and build connections with local colleges and universities. The coach will assist providers in developing and monitoring their professional development plans, ensuring they meet established goals. Staying informed about child care assessment tools and community resources is essential for this role, as is the ability to read and implement organizational policies and procedures. The Quality/Career Coach will also be responsible for developing Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) using SMART goals and providing the necessary coaching and technical assistance to help participants achieve their goals. This position requires frequent travel throughout the San Gabriel Valley for onsite coaching, training, and meetings, as well as participation in community events, which may occur during evenings or weekends. The role is designed for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to support the mission of Options for Learning.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting home- and center-based child care providers to participate in quality improvement activities
• Conducting onsite coaching visits for participants
• Providing feedback to participants in conjunction with onsite visits
• Modeling developmentally appropriate practices for participants
• Providing information and resources on appropriate early education curricula
• Maintaining effective documentation on work activities, including the progress of individual participants
• Facilitating networking opportunities among participants
• Building connections with and maintaining resources on local colleges and universities
• Assisting providers with implementing a professional development plan and monitoring their progress in meeting established professional goals
• Maintaining current knowledge of child care assessment tools
• Maintaining current knowledge of resource and referral services and other community resources which support quality child care
• Reading and implementing all organization and program policies and procedures
• Ensuring and maintaining detailed knowledge of the Quality Counts CA Rating Matrix, the Continuous Quality Improvement Pathways Core Tools and Resources, the CA ECE Competencies, and other documents, as required
• Developing Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) using SMART Goals at the site or classroom/session level and ensuring that coaching and technical assistance is provided to support participants on reaching their QIP goals
• Providing coaching and technical assistance related to navigation of ECE professional development opportunities, such as obtaining a child development permit and training resources
• Providing the program supervisor with required documentation and entering all data into Paylocity or specified database in a timely manner
• Assisting the program supervisor in gathering the needed information to prepare timely, accurate reports for funders
• Frequently driving throughout San Gabriel Valley to provide onsite coaching and attend trainings and meetings
• Participating in events during the evenings or on weekends to implement the program
• Attending designated community and other meetings
• Actively participating in the annual in-service training
• Assisting the program supervisor as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in child development or a related field
• Master's degree or equivalent experience in early child development, social work, psychology, public health, or another related field, as well as 24 ECE units or a program director permit (preferred)
• Three years of experience in a child care setting
• Experience working with adult learners
• Knowledge and understanding of quality rating tools, such as CLASS and the Environmental Rating Scales (ERS)
• CLASS Tool Reliability required on at least one age group (e.g., infant, toddler, or Pre-K through third grade)
• Familiarity with the Quality Counts CA Rating Matrix, the Continuous Quality Improvement Pathways Core Tools and Resources, the CA ECE Competencies, and community of practice frameworks (e.g., QSLA Peer 2 Peer Connections)
• Knowledge and understanding of child observation tools, such as the ASQ-3, ASQ:SE, and the DRDP
• Knowledge and understanding of QRIS systems and quality improvement efforts of the early care and education field
• Knowledge of strength-based and reflective and facilitative coaching methods and strategies
• Familiarity with ECE professional development systems, approaches, content, and opportunities
• Understanding of the needs of child care providers and families and the importance of high-quality child care
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet required deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to work effectively with diverse client populations
• Previous experience which demonstrates effective decision-making skills and ability to coordinate complex programs
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to determine priorities and to perform work under pressing deadlines with great attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience providing coaching to others, group facilitation, and professional development presentations
• Ability to work collaboratively with others at all levels of the organization and with other agencies
• Ability to be flexible and innovative while adapting to the changing needs of the program
• Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English
• California driver's license, daily use of an automobile, and current automobile liability insurance
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese (preferred)

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in early child development, social work, psychology, public health, or another related field
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 90% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time)
• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement
• Generous and flexible PTO
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues