Instructional Coach: Preschool for All

Provides regular reflective and relationship-based coaching to teachers and instructional leaders working in early childhood programs including those participating in Multnomah County’s publicly funded Preschool for All program. Partners with teachers and administrators to meet classroom and program goals, best-practice standards and increase the level of job-embedded professional development and establishes a mindset of continuous quality improvement. This position has an FTE of 0.98.

Essential Duties

Establishes and maintains ongoing collaborative relationships with early education programs and a range of educators to develop the most conducive environment for learning, reflection, and coaching

Integrates racial justice and equity principles into coaching strategies while conducting regular one-on-one coaching sessions with educators and instructional leaders

Partners with administrators and teachers to facilitate goal setting, data evaluation, and observation feedback. Establishes action steps and identifies available resources through engaged data dialogues and reflective conversations

Supports continuous quality improvement in practice with a focus on program goals, Preschool for All standards and early childhood inclusive practices

Conducts regular direct observations of coachee in practice using formal and informal tools and provides feedback

Uses technology to support Preschool for All programs and coachees through video review, feedback, and resource sharing

Provides materials, resources, and recommendations to strengthen practice implementation and reach collaborative coaching goals

Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate research-based instructional strategies and interventions to improve outcomes for Preschool for All children and families.

Uses coaching data to help inform training and technical assistance plans with Preschool for All

Participates in coaches’ community of practice and ongoing coaching professional development

Additional Duties

Attends professional development trainings and events as appropriate.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor degree in early childhood education, human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology, psychology or related field OR a Step 10 on the Oregon Registry and coursework in age three to five development

Five (5) years of experience teaching in, coordinating, or coaching in an early childhood program with a focus on preschool, including at least two (2) years of experience in leadership role

Demonstrated experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion practices into teaching and coaching methods

Current driver’s license, insurance, and access to reliable automobile during work hours for transportation to off-campus sites. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history

Other Qualifications:
Ability to obtain Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification within one (1) year of hire

Must be able to travel throughout the county and to other required opportunities, including overnight and/or on weekends on occasion and with ample notice.

Must be able to enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual preferred in Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Somali, Arabic or other language that meets community need

Knowledge of early learning quality assessment tools preferred, including:

Classroom Assessment Scoring Scale (CLASS™)

Environmental Rating Scale(ERS) (specifically, Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale-3 and Family Child Care Environments Rating Scale Program Assessment Scale (PAS)

Knowledge of child assessment and screening tools preferred, including:

Teaching Strategies Gold

Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool

Ages and Stages Questionnaire

Ages and Stages Questionnaire-Social Emotional

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Additional Qualifications

Must be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment

Post-offer fitness for duty evaluation, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date:

TB screening

Health appraisal

Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect training must be completed within 60 days of hire date

Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety, must be obtained within 30 days of hire date

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of how children birth to five learn within the context of ongoing, meaningful relationships with important adults in their lives

Knowledge and understanding of the needs of preschool children, their families, and those who work with them

Knowledge of how programs engage families in partnerships

Knowledge of effective teaching practices

Ability to engage and support families with diverse languages and cultures

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding systemic inequity, systemic racism and the ongoing pursuit of methods to address these both individually and within group process

Knowledge of inclusive practices in preschool programs

Knowledge of how to best support the early learning workforce in all settings

Effective techniques of adult learning and relationship-based coaching practices

Ability to plan, organize, and effectively manage time

Ability to build collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, and provide services that are culturally competent and appropriate to the needs of the target audience

Ability to independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively

Ability to communicate formally and informally with a wide range of contacts and demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, and friendliness in dealing with people under stressful conditions, either by phone, through video or in person

Ability to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities

Ability to use equipment necessary to carry out job responsibilities such as, but not limited to, computer and virtual training software, cell/telephone, projectors, digital cameras, and video recorders

Working Conditions and Important Information

Works in a variety of office and classroom settings. As necessary to meet workload demands, works outside of typical schedule, including evening/weekend hours. Work requires travel to off-campus locations and periodic weekend or overnight trips with advance notice. Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment.

Additional Information

If you require technical support with your account or application, please call 855-524-5627.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

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