Early Childhood Quality Improvement Coach: TA Professional

Job Title: Technical Assistance (TA) Professional

Reports To: Director of Community Connections

Salary:  $58,000.00 – $70,000.00 Annually (Hiring Range)

$58,000.00 – $85,000.00 Annually (Position Range)

Work Status: Full-Time

Required: Reliable Transportation up to 90% of position duties

Position Summary: An ACECC Technical Assistance (TA) Professional works to deliver mentoring, coaching, consultation, and peer-to-peer TA. The TA Professional is responsive to providers interested in elevating their program’s expertise to a higher level.

The ACECC TA Professional is responsible for lending support to preschool/childcare administrators, business owners/directors, and center-based classroom teachers.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

Serve as the consultant for identified centers.
Support providers in developing and implementing improvement plans based on SMARTE Goals.
Encourage educators to increase their mastery of skills by supporting developmentally appropriate practices.
Facilitate provider training sessions as needed.
Provide referral resources for program staff to support families of children with potential emotional, behavioral, mental health, and developmental concerns.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and provide support for Colorado Shines QIS, Professional Development Information System (PDIS), and Colorado Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations.
Maintain a valid Colorado State Coaching Credential and a Level 3 (or higher) Early Childhood Professional Credential.
Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with providers, including owners, directors, and teachers through in-person site visits across Arapahoe County.

Required Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or closely related educational field with core hours in ECE coursework
2+ years’ experience as a CSQI coach, school administrator or principal of a child development center or an early childhood director