Employment Opportunity – Buncombe Partnership for Children Pre-K Program Coach

Buncombe Partnership for Children is Hiring

Position: NC Pre-K Program Coach
Reports to: NC Pre-K Program Director
FLSA Status: Exempt / Full-time Position (37.5 hours)
Starting Salary Range: $45,000 to $49,000

At Buncombe Partnership for Children (BPFC), we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Position Description

The NC Pre-K Program Coach serves as the primary contact to NC Pre-K teachers and support staff focused on effective implementation of curriculum and formative assessment, social-emotional learning practices, and constructive family partnership practices through a combination of coaching, consulting, and training. This position may also support lead teachers enrolled in the Early Educator Support (EES) Office and who are working towards or maintaining their Birth-Kindergarten (BK) teaching license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• NC Pre-K Program Coach will:
• Develop and monitor the program and individual quality improvement plans to support effective implementation of the NC Pre-K program.
• Support teaching staff in utilization of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold for instructional planning, and to inform child-specific supports
• Use data to inform coaching plans and priorities responsive to teacher needs and flexible in delivery (in the classroom, out of the classroom, group coaching, team coaching, etc).
• Collaborate with the BPFC Child Care Resources team and other technical assistance providers to offer additional support as needed.
• Coordinate and participate in regularly scheduled professional learning communities with NC Pre-K teaching staff.
• Develop and plan an annual summer preservice.
• Schedule ongoing professional development opportunities in collaboration with the BPFC Professional Development Coordinator.
• Assist the Program Director with an enrollment of new lead teachers into the Early Educator Support (EES) teacher licensure unit.
• Learn about and keep current on the teacher licensure process with EES.
• Assist Program Director with annual site monitoring using the NC PreK Site Monitoring tool.
• Participate on local and regional committees as assigned.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by agency leadership.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university. Minimum three years’ experience as an early childhood teacher, technical assistance provider with coaching or mentoring experience is required.
• First-hand experience with the NC Pre-K program and knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD are highly preferred.
• Level 11 Early Educator Certification from NCECPDI is preferred. Qualified candidates without this certification must be willing to pursue additional higher education to receive the certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of adult learning styles and classroom best practices preferred.
• Ability to establish rapport and effectively communicate with individuals of varying ages, educational levels, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to present and maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must be computer literate and completely functional in MS Office.
• Ability to use email and internet applications and/or applicable office software or be willing to be trained.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

What BPFC Offers

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work schedule with a combination of in-office and home office work.
• Laptop computer, workstation, access to meeting space at the BPFC office, and access to a printer and copier.
• Monthly cell phone stipend of $50.
• Dynamic and fun work environment with a diverse team of staff, board, and partner organizations.
• The opportunity to make a real difference for young children, their families and early educators and an organization that is full of potential!

Buncombe Partnership For Children Policy Statement

BPFC is committed to building a foundation of opportunity and success for every child age birth through five. To make this vision a reality, we seek to identify and remove systemic barriers that hold some children back and to recognize and value diversity. We recognize and honor diversity in race, ethnicity, culture, class, age, abilities, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and places where people live. We seek to reflect this diversity in all aspects of our work, including the composition of our membership, board, committees, staff, and volunteers. Further, BPFC seeks to be a culturally competent organization that works for equity of access to opportunities and resources that allow all young children to realize their full potential.

As an organization, BPFC uses the following definitions to guide our commitment to equity:

Diversity refers to the variety of similarities and differences among people, including but not limited to: sex, gender identity, ethnicity, race, native or indigenous origin, age, generation, sexual orientation, culture, religion, belief system, marital status, parental status, socio-economic difference, appearance, language and accent, disability, mental health, education, geography, nationality, work style, work experience, job role and function, thinking style, and personality type. Inclusion of various diversity dimensions may vary by geography or organization.

Equity is defined as “the state, quality or ideal of being just, impartial and fair.” The concept of equity is synonymous with fairness and justice. It is helpful to think of equity as not simply a desired state of affairs or a lofty value. To be achieved and sustained, equity needs to be thought of as a structural and systemic concept.

Inclusion is the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. An inclusive environment ensures equitable access to resources and opportunities for all. More than simply diversity and numerical representation, inclusion involves authentic and empowered participation and a true sense of belonging. It also enables individuals and groups to feel safe, respected, engaged, motivated, and valued, for who they are and for their contributions toward organizational and societal goals.

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter highlighting your experience and qualifications and your resume to [email protected], and address Stacey Bailey, NC Pre-K Program Director.

Please no calls or walk-ins about this position.

Buncombe Partnership for Children is an equal opportunity employer.