Position: Quality Coach
Department: Early Learning | Child Care Resource & Referral
Location: Tillamook Service Center OR Clatsop Service Center (service area includes Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook Counties)
Reports To: School Improvement Coordinator - CCRR Director
Compensation: Classified Salary Schedule, Range P - $28.20 - $33.70 per hour; DOE
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Classified, OSEA
FTE: 1.0/ 220 days per year
NW REGIONAL ESD’S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.
POSITION SPECIFICS:
Works regionally (Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook counties).
NW Regional Child Care Resource and Referral is seeking motivated and passionate professionals to join our team. The NW Regional CCRR will prioritize hiring professionals who have worked in community child care spaces and who are bilingual. This position will be located in Tillamook or Clatsop counties but will also be expected to work regionally.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Quality Coach supports participating child care programs to implement quality standards and provide individual coaching for programs to achieve a Spark star rating (Oregon State Quality Rating and Improvement System for child care providers); collaborates with the Early Learning Hub to develop outreach strategies for recruiting providers in alignment with the regional Early Care and Education Sector Plan; will facilitate networks of child providers; assists in recruitment, coaching, and mentoring of child care providers and early childhood educators; and addresses professional development, parent communication, business/ marketing skills, and state child care regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, a related field with early childhood
coursework, preferred; or a Step 10 or above on the Oregon Registry Online
2. Minimum of two (2) years of direct service in Early Childhood, with a specific focus (age
group, program type or other aspect of the early childhood industry)on preschool
3. At least two (2) years of experience providing technical assistance and training to early
childhood programs, including conducting classroom observations and/or home visits
4. Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
1. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
2. Excellent presentation skills, including development and delivery of trainings
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. The duties listed below are not inclusive but characteristic of the type and level of work assigned for this position.
A. Provide job-embedded professional learning and technical assistance to Early Care and
Education Professionals providers in alignment with Spark (Oregon’s Quality Rating and
Improvement System) standards and Oregon’s Core Knowledge Categories for
professional learning.
B. Manage Focused Child Care Networks of Early Care and Education Professionals,
operating under the guidelines and expectations established by the Early Learning Division.
C. Provide reflective, practice-based coaching to Early Care and Education Professionals,
including one-on-one coaching sessions with early educators and instructional leaders.
D. Participate in inclusion discussions and planning for zero tolerance for expulsion and
suspension in the Early Learning system and provides inclusion coaching to Early Care
and Education Professionals, and instructional leaders.
E. Assess the quality of environments and teaching practices on a quarterly basis and
revise coaching goals as necessary.
F. Support Early Care and Education Professionals to create Professional Development
Plans that contribute reflective practice, continuous quality improvement, and help
facilitate positive child-level outcomes.
G. Coordinate training and educational opportunities for Early Care and Education
Professionals, utilizing the Essential Fellowship training and tools as appropriate.
H. Collaborate with other regional Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) grantees and
the Early Learning Division to support the development and implementation of a
statewide business conference for Early Care and Education Professionals.
I. Collaborate with the Early Learning Hub and other community partners in efforts to
recruit and retain Early Care and Education Professionals and Early Learning programs,
including provide targeted support to providers who are new to the field.
J. Assist in the development of CCR&R’s quarterly and annual training plans; assists in the
development of provider newsletter and recruitment materials.
Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD’s goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.
Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
