at SEK-CAP in Girard, Kansas, United States
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides individualized coaching and mentoring to Teachers and Assistant Teachers. Uses proven effective
strategies to increase staff's ability to support positive school readiness outcomes for children ages zero to three,
in center-based program options. Responsible for providing technical assistance using assessment tools,
computer-based applications, cooperative learning techniques such as Learning Communities and visual aids, as
necessary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Promote excellence in daily program operations that support the provision of quality services for
children and families, and a learning environment where all staff can thrive.
• Obtain and share knowledge of theories and techniques regarding early childhood development.
• Provide regular support of staff through recognized practices such as: observation, targeted coaching,
on-going training, professional development goals.
• Travel within agency service area with occasional out of area trips for training.
• Comply with all grant requirements.
• Develop and implement Practice Based Coaching strategies, using the Teachers Learning and
Collaborating (TLC) Learning Communities structure with center-based Early Head Start teaching staff
and home visitors.
• Conduct pre-assessments to identify staff strengths and challenges with relevant research-based
instruments such as the Teaching Pyramid Infant/Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS).
• Coach and mentor assigned Teachers and Assistant Teachers by utilizing research-based effective
teaching strategies based on the individualized needs of each staff member.
• Improve staff's ability to foster school readiness and/brain development in children zero to three years,
as documented by improved school readiness outcomes.
• Ensure that all staff provide customer driven services, supporting the parent(s) as the first and most
important teacher for their child.
• Ensure coordination of programming through positive relationships with area service partners.
• Train and ensure that staff have knowledge and competency regarding Head Start Program Performance
Standards, Policies and Procedures, classroom management, best practices, Positive Behavior Support
(PBS), Animated Literacy, Apricot, and all established curriculum.
• Prepare content and lead presentations at Teachers Learning and Collaborating (TLC) meetings.
• Provide materials and direction for facilitation of TLC monthly Learning Communities.
• Observe and video tape staff in classroom settings, implementing identified teaching strategies to
enhance staff's teaching skills and techniques.
• Establish and maintain consistent and regular coaching schedules for staff.
• Propose innovative teaching approaches and goals to assist staff in the implementation of Professional
Development Plans.
• Conduct post-assessments to measure improvements in staff strengths and challenges with relevant
research-based instruments, such as, the Teaching Pyramid Infant/Toddler Observation Scale (TPITOS).
• Analyze and interpret various forms of data.
• Develop and modify coaching curriculum as necessary.
• Maintain professionalism and a team structure; serve as a role model for staff, children and parents.
Attend all service training as provided.
• Perform all program responsibilities within the parameters of the Head Start Performance Standards
mandates, and Kansas Licensing regulations.
• Respect and support cultural differences and diverse family structures.
• Maintain dependable, punctual attendance and adhere to appropriate break times.
• Attend mandatory In-Service trainings and staff meetings.
• Responsible to report any suspected abuse or neglect to appropriate authority.
• Advocate for SEK-CAP, Inc. in the community.
• Maintain and assure confidentiality and privacy of SEK-CAP, Inc. customers.
• Uphold and promote the core values and mission statement of SEK-CAP, Inc.
• Support management decisions both in actions and words.
• Cross train for all center positions.
• Be available as first line of communication with centers.
• Ability to work unconventional business hours.
• Other duties as assigned.
