Temporary (4 - 6 months non-benefitted position) Pay range $30 - $34 per hour Position Summary The Temporary Early Learning and Development Coach (ELDC) of Head Start/State Preschool, reporting directly to the Program Operations Director, provides leadership in education at Creative Child Care, Inc.'s mission. The ELDC is responsible for building, strengthening, and maintaining an equitable, comprehensive, and quality childcare, mentoring, and development system for children and families. This includes integrating early learning, and development childcare services that serve the whole child and the whole family. The ELDC of Head Start/State Preschool/ Family Child Care Network Option performs administrative assignments, consultation, and technical assistance for local, State, and Federal education programs; monitors program components; prepares reports and makes recommendations for improving program effectiveness. S/He joins the leadership team of Creative Child Care, Inc. to achieve the agency's mission, plan, and response to the needs of children and families in San Joaquin County. S/He supports developing and implementing comprehensive service areas in federal and State funding source guidelines, including California Department of Education, Head Start and Early Head Start Program Performance Standards, Community Care Licensing regulations, and other funding sources. This role involves working under tight deadlines and may require extra hours. Additionally, it entails traveling to centers as necessary, abiding by Creative Child Care, Inc.'s core values, and daily use of office equipment such as copiers, telephones, and computers. During duties, the ELDC may require a handcart to move documents and equipment weighing over 20 pounds, such as laptops, computers, projectors, reference manuals, and solicitation documents. The incumbent is expected to foster a discrimination-free and harassment-free working environment, maintain regular and predictable attendance, uphold good working practices, and adhere to all agency policies and procedures. This position requires daily use of a copier, telephone, computer, and general office equipment, as needed. This position may require a handcart to transport documents and equipment over 20 pounds (i.e., Laptop, computer, projector, reference manuals, solicitation documents). The incumbent must be committed to maintaining a working environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment. This position requires regular, consistent, predictable attendance, good working habits, and adherence to all agency policies and procedures. Responsibilities: • Ensure compliance with federal Head Start Performance Standards and state/federal requirements in the designated area. • Collaborate with the education team and Center Directors to develop a culturally diverse and comprehensive program for children and families. • Plan and execute effective training programs for instructional staff to enhance their expertise in child growth and development. • Provide support and guidance to instructional staff through training and modeling as per coaching plans. • Monitor teachers' progress towards set goals and assess using the Classroom Assessment and Scoring System (CLASS). • Work with Center Directors to engage parents in curriculum development, parent education, and classroom activities. • Participate in early learning center staff meetings, including agenda preparation and distribution. • Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of training sessions with education coordinators. • Ensure proper implementation of the curriculum model by collaborating with education staff. • Maintain a developmentally appropriate and safe center environment for children's varied experiences. • Collaborate with education staff to set up classrooms at the beginning of the fiscal year using fidelity tools. • Engage in community collaborations and QRIS Consortiums. • Establish communication with other coaches and consultants from different agencies. • Support staff in utilizing child assessment data to formulate goals and activities for each child's learning. • Network to expand knowledge of resources and services for clients and foster effective relationships. • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety rules and practices. • Update and maintain the program's computerized database and record-keeping systems. • Perform any other duties assigned by the Program Operations Director. Qualifications: • The ideal candidate must hold a BA/BS Degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education. • A Program Director Permit is a mandatory requirement for this position. • Previous experience as a Site Supervisor is essential. • Apart from the educational qualifications, the candidate should have completed 6 semester units in Administration and 2 semester units in Adult Supervision. • Familiarity with Creative Curriculum practices and Trauma Informed Care practices is necessary. • A minimum of three years of experience working with Head Start/State Child Care Policies and regulations is required. • Bilingual proficiency is preferred for this role. Compensation: $30 - 34 per hour DOQ/DOE

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• Ensure compliance with federal Head Start Performance Standards and state/federal requirements in the designated area. •
• Collaborate with the education team and Center Directors to develop a culturally diverse and comprehensive program for children and families. •
• Plan and execute effective training programs for instructional staff to enhance their expertise in child growth and development. •
• Provide support and guidance to instructional staff through training and modeling as per coaching plans. •
• Monitor teachers' progress towards set goals and assess using the Classroom Assessment and Scoring System (CLASS). •
• Work with Center Directors to engage parents in curriculum development, parent education, and classroom activities. •
• Participate in early learning center staff meetings, including agenda preparation and distribution. •
• Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of training sessions with education coordinators. •
• Ensure proper implementation of the curriculum model by collaborating with education staff. •
• Maintain a developmentally appropriate and safe center environment for children's varied experiences. •
• Collaborate with education staff to set up classrooms at the beginning of the fiscal year using fidelity tools. •
• Engage in community collaborations and QRIS Consortiums. •
• Establish communication with other coaches and consultants from different agencies. •
• Support staff in utilizing child assessment data to formulate goals and activities for each child's learning. •
• Network to expand knowledge of resources and services for clients and foster effective relationships. •
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safety rules and practices. •
• Update and maintain the program's computerized database and record-keeping systems. •
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Program Operations Director.