CA Teaching Pyramid Authorized Coach - Temporary, Part-Time

About WestEd

As a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact — asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.  

WestEd supports individual initiative, excellence, and hard work of all individuals in our hiring and work practices. WestEd complies with all applicable federal and state anti-discrimination laws, as well as OFCCP requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or status as a protected veteran.

SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION—Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience.  The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question. 

This position is part of the Supporting Inclusive Early Learning: Working Together for Inclusion & Belonging projects. Working Together provides current information and resources addressing child development and inclusion in early childhood, after-school, and other education fields. Working Together team members are specialists in early intervention, mental health, early childhood special education, child development, research, and evaluation, and include parents of children with disabilities. Team members have strong reputations as leaders in their respective areas.

Position General Purpose:

An Authorized Coach provides 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. Other duties may be assigned as required:

• 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.
• Creates a positive environment that supports learning utilizing appropriate adult learning strategies.
• Submits, accurately and punctually, all required paperwork.
• Develops and maintains good communication with WestEd staff, child care providers, host agencies and individuals, and any collaborating agencies.

Minimum Qualifications: Employment Eligibility:

• Successful candidates must provide proof of employment eligibility and verification of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Must be authorized as a CA Teaching Pyramid Coach or be willing to complete the authorization process.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• Must be currently authorized as a CA Teaching Pyramid Coach.
• Three or more years of work experience in early learning and care.
• Experience coaching adults and teams in the CA Teaching Pyramid.
• Prefer experience with preschool age children, infants, and toddlers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of CA Teaching Pyramid for Preschool, Infants & Toddlers or Family Child Care.
• 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 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.
• Develops and maintains good communication with WestEd staff, child care providers, host agencies and individuals, and any collaborating agencies.
• Will travel to designated sites to conduct the coaching.
• Attends all required meetings and trainings.

*Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment will be contingent on receiving a clear background check in accordance with applicable law.

SALARY:

The salary for this temporary role is $50 per hour.

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