Job Description:

The Child Development Coach provides individualized and group coaching to classroom staff with a focus in the areas of CLASS, teaching practices, curriculum, and assessment. his role plays a critical part in ensuring high-quality teaching aligned with the Head Start Performance Standards, state and local licensing requirements, and organizational expectations.

In addition to technical coaching, the position supports onboarding and professional growth for classroom staff, with an emphasis on effective teaching strategies, classroom management, and social-emotional learning based on the Pyramid Model. This is achieved through collaborative goal-setting, observation, modeling, and feedback in coordination with the Child Development Supervisor and Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC).

This role also contributes to the creation of well-organized learning environments that support developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and activities for all age groups. Additionally, they support the learning, collection, inputting, and integration of child assessment data and individualized learning experiences to meet all children’s needs. 

Pay Scale:

 $29.45/ Hour 

About CPCD: 

At CPCD, we provide more than 1,100 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

Additional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week): 

CPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks. 

• Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January). 

Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including

• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you. 

• Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.

Tuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employment 

• $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees.

• $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.

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Employee Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year 

• Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities. 

Please Note: The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

EOE

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, including at least 30 credit hours in early childhood coursework.
• Minimum of two years of successful experience as a lead teacher in a CPCD or Head Start partner classroom serving children from birth to five years old.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, adult learning theory, and instructional strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and adult learners.
• Proficient in implementing and supporting: Creative Curriculum, CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System), ITERS and ECERS (Infant/Toddler and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales), Colorado Shines, Pyramid Plus Approach, Teaching Strategies GOLD
• Must possess or be able to obtain the Colorado Coach Credential through Colorado Shines upon hire.
• Must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screen and TB screening. In accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado. 

Preferred:

• Experience with Practice-Based Coaching or similar coaching models
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Familiarity with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework

CPCD is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. CPCD considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.