[Hiring] CA Teaching Pyramid Authorized Coach @WestEd

Role Description

This position is part of the Supporting Inclusive Early Learning: Working Together for Inclusion and Belonging projects. Working Together provides current information and resources addressing child development and inclusion in early childhood, after-school, and other education fields. The Authorized Coach will provide training and/or reflective, practice-based coaching on the implementation of the CA Teaching Pyramid modules online and/or at designated locations throughout California.

An Authorized Coach trainer provides training and/or reflective, practice-based coaching on the implementation of the CA Teaching Pyramid module trainings to childcare providers online and/or at designated locations throughout California.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Co-train the CA Teaching Pyramid Modules virtually or in person.
• Provide CA Teaching Pyramid coaching to assigned sites in accordance with the established policies and procedures.
• Support implementation of the CA Teaching Pyramid by making three to five visits to assigned programs over the course of a training cycle.
• Each visit includes a one-hour program observation and a one-hour reflective meeting with the provider/educator scheduled between module trainings.
• Additionally, the coach may be asked to virtually facilitate three Reflective Practice Cadres for a small group of coaches.
• Communicates regularly with the trainers of the CA Teaching Pyramid Modules.
• Creates a positive environment that supports learning utilizing appropriate adult learning strategies.
• Submits, accurately and punctually, all required paperwork.
• Provides group instruction to adults using effective teaching strategies, designated instructional materials, and relationship-based facilitation techniques.
• Develops and maintains good communication with WestEd staff, childcare providers, host agencies and individuals, and any collaborating agencies.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized as a CA Teaching Pyramid Coach.
• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.
• Three or more years of work experience in early learning and care.
• Experience training or coaching adults and teams in the CA Teaching Pyramid.
• Prefer experience with preschool age children, infants, and toddlers.

Requirements

• Knowledge of CA Teaching Pyramid for Preschool, Infants & Toddlers or Family Childcare.
• Knowledge of current coaching strategies and learning modalities.
• Knowledge of educational technology and its applications.
• Knowledge of online learning best practices, learning management systems, and development and delivery of online coaching (for online coaching options).
• Ability to organize environment and meetings to facilitate reflection & learning.
• Ability to train or coach on the CA Teaching Pyramid for Preschool or Infants & Toddlers with fidelity.
• Ability to use diverse strategies to meet teacher's learning styles.
• Ability to create a Coaching Action Plan, complete coaching updates for leadership teams, and write an End of the Year report.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures and maintain required records.
• Computer access and ability to communicate, submit schedules and reports electronically.
• May travel to designated sites to conduct the coaching or training up to 20%.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings.

Benefits

• The salary for this temporary role is $50 per hour.
• For more details about our benefits, go to: WestEd Benefits