Continuous Learning and Data Coach - Denver - Clayton Early Learning

Description

Continuous Learning and Data Coach
About the Role
This position provides training for their team to support educational and family development services, deepen reflective practice and build and apply data utilization expertise. Partners with teams across the organization to implement the organization's programs, projects and initiatives with integrity and accountability. The Continuous Learning and Data Coach is a highly effective leader who coaches a teaching team to develop their ability to effectively deliver instruction and increase successful student and family outcomes.
Who we are
Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing children from birth to five with an exceptional start and empowering families for lifelong success. We directly serve 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community partnership sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach and to high quality early childhood education. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver is the foundation for our strategic vision to become a thriving neighborhood center to serve the community more fully, addressing needs including food security and health care access.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Student Development Management

• Coaches teaching team to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities to increase successful student and family outcomes.
• Oversees the development and implementation of programs and strategies through curriculum, assessment, and data utilization;
• Coaches internal and external teams to utilize appropriate curriculum using a research-based coaching model that emphasizes the analysis and application of child and program quality data to improve the delivery of instruction and other services to achieve targeted child, family and program outcomes
• Ensures that ethnic and cultural backgrounds are appropriately recognized and integrated into the curriculum, classroom socializations, programs, and services; provides opportunities for cultural competency development activities
• Ensures Educare Learning Network core features are implemented and maintained
• Utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to support stakeholders in improving family outcomes as they coach parents to use developmentally appropriate educational, parenting, and problem-solving strategies, and guide families toward self-sufficiency
• Monitors the delivery of systematic and integrated comprehensive program services to ensure students are school ready as defined in the school readiness goals and developmental framework
• Influences and supports parents' involvements as the primary teacher of their students

Program & Curriculum Compliance

• Ensures program operations and compliance with all applicable quality standards which may include HIPPY USA Model Standards, Head Start and Early Head Start Performance Standards, ITERs NAEYC Standards, Educare Core Competencies, Qualistar Rating, CCAP, as well as state and local regulations
• Contributes to year-long training development plan and provides staff professional learning (when relevant) in their area(s) of expertise.
• Ensures EHS and HS grant requirements, reports and evaluations are met and completed within timeframe outlined in the grants
• Cultivate a departmental (remove departmental) culture of data usage for continuous learning to improve performance and innovation and strategically collaborate with organizational workgroups focused on continuous quality improvement to enact process and outcome improvement projects
• Supports the planning process of lead teachers as they prepare for collaboration among their teams and professional learning experiences;
• Identifies 2-3 model classrooms or learning labs for teachers to observe effective instructional practice
• Reviews monthly monitoring and tracking reports to ensure quality benchmarks are met including lesson plans, assessments, screenings, home-visits, parent-teacher conferences, child/family reviews, Family Partnership Agreements (FPAs), attendance, performance standard requirements and the implementation of quality services for students and families
• Ensures team is using data driven dialogue and decision making to inform their practice both internally and with families
• Monitors compliance of regulations and works with internal stakeholders to implement changes to compliance standards
• Tracks and monitors all program funding sources per contract or grant requirements
• Reviews current program materials including forms, tools, documentation, etc. and compares against compliance and regulations
• Maintains working knowledge of crisis and intervention offerings, health requirements and partnerships

Department Team Collaboration

• Develops and provides ongoing quality improvement opportunities for their team and cultivates a coaching relationship that advances best practice skills and competencies
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels including employees, students, families, and visitors
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to provide opportunities for professional growth and classroom training; disseminates pertinent training program information and materials to their team
• Diagnose staff needs using assessment data and observations to implement a continuous learning cycle
• Engages their team in continuous improvement/reflective inquiry through a formal coaching cycle, and equips staff to pursue professional development and individual education goals as delineated on their professional development plans
• Attends training sessions, events, and meetings to meet the needs of their position and department

Qualifications
Education- Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field, required
Certifications or Licenses-

• Department of Human Services Child Care Center Director
• Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• CLASS Certifications Preferred- Infant, Toddler, PreK

Experience- 3 years in Social work administration or coaching experience in an early childhood setting required
Training-

• CLASS-Infant, Toddler, and PreK
• Environmental Rating Scales
• Head Start Performance Standards
• Colorado Licensing Requirements and Guidelines

Other Special Requirements

• Current PPD-TB and physical examination
• Successfully pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background checks
• Pass a National Sex Offender Registry Check

Skills and Abilities

• Strong compassion for children with the ability to interact with children and families in a positive manner
• Knowledge of economic, cultural, and societal challenges of ethnically diverse communities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to interpret and understand information received and prepare and transmit
• Serve as a trusted partner within their team and the organization
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization; demonstrated ability to work effectively with different teams
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; time management skills with a proven ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new systems; ability to perform and apply basic mathematical computations
• Ability to identify conflict and take necessary steps to resolve issues; can remain calm under stressful conditions
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of related function and regulations; ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job
Compensation
$63,000- $68,000 annually
Clayton's Core Values
At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

• Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.
• Community fosters resiliency, stability, and strength.
• Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models joy for our children.
• Growth allows us to develop as professionals and provide the best service.
• Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact with the resources we have.