Posted on February 9, 2013

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Quality Support Coach

As a member of a regional team, the Quality Support Coach has a dual role to validate program quality maintenance and to support and promote quality improvement in preschools.

Tasks/Major Responsibilities (include key interdependencies):

The major responsibilities are to conduct regular site visits to validate quality maintenance and to provide quality support through coaching and related learning activities to promote continuous quality improvement. Related responsibilities include: collaboration with LAUP departments, delivery of a variety of strategies for quality support and training, timely documentation of activities, and feedback to providers.

• Provides technical assistance and support for early childhood programs participating in the LAUP program
• Coordinates, schedules and conducts regular site visits according to agency policy and as needed
• Collaborates with providers to identify strengths and areas for improvement after analyzing data from multiple sources and facilitates the implementation of a quality improvement plan
• Conducts on-site training of staff and/or coordination of other training opportunities
• Collaborates with Program Support staff on the implementation of Quality Improvement Plans, monitoring outcomes and feedback on progress.
• Collaborates with providers to facilitate quality compliance that may include coordination with service providers and/or LAUP staff
• Identifies promising practices
• Promotes and models their own continuous improvement and professional growth
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills for Tasks/Major Responsibilities:

• Strong foundation in early childhood education
• Comprehensive understanding of quality standards and best practices in the field of early education, including knowledge of ECERS/FCCERS R, CLASS, curriculum implementation and child assessments.
• Expertise in adult learning techniques, facilitation skills, and technical assistance learning systems.
• Knowledge of at least two systems of preschool (i.e., Family Child Care, Head Start, State Preschool, school district)
• Knowledge of child care licensing and the regulatory environment surrounding child care and preschool education as would normally be acquired through at least three (3) years of professional experience in positions directly involved in preschool education operating under Title 22 and Title 5 regulations.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to working with diverse individuals, groups, communities, and organizations
• Strong computer literacy skills
• Analytical skills applied to problem solving, planning and organization of services
• Ability to be empathetic with providers and address their programmatic concerns while remaining objective and consistent to implementation of quality indicators and contract guidelines.
• Ability to make decisions and to think critically
• Ability to develop multiple options or solutions to reach goals

Other Characteristics:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken formats with audiences of widely varying educational and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to establish priorities for timely execution of responsibilities
• Ability to plan and organize time effectively
• Attention to detail and ability to follow rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions based on information from a variety of sources
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

Required Experience: Six to eight years overall experience with a minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a teacher, coach, site supervisor or director in an early childhood preschool-age program, or equivalent.

Formal Education required: Masters Degree in early childhood education or child development required (equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

Requirements

• Knowledge of business vocabulary and composition of business documents.
  
• Working knowledge of correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
• Ability to learn and apply routine office policies and procedures.

Requirements/Skills:

• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and standard financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with staff, providers and stake holders.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Candidates may be asked to travel locally to preschool agencies in the Los Angeles County area.
• Must be detail-oriented, flexible, and decisive with excellent customer service skills.
• Must have a valid California Driver License.

Preferred Experience: 3-5 years general accounting or any equivalent experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Formal Education: Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting or a related field necessary
Language proficiency required/preferred: English required/ Spanish preferred

Application Instructions

Please apply at http://www.laup.net