As an Early Childhood Coach, you will play a vital role in planning and supporting the overall operations of our program. Working under the direction of the Education Coordinator, you'll provide essential feedback and guidance to help our teaching staff enhance their skills and provide the highest quality services to children and families. Your expertise will contribute to creating an enriching and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

We would love to hear from someone who:

• Has a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
• Has at least three years of teaching experience with children aged 0-5 in a licensed setting.
• Has one year of experience in a supervisory or administrative role.
• Has a valid California Driver’s License, a reliable insured vehicle, and an acceptable driving record.
• Has a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
• Has a certification in pediatric first aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).

As an Early Childhood Coach you will:

• Collaborate with the Education Coordinator to plan and implement a multicultural, anti-bias curriculum.
• Support instructional staff through training, modeling, and coaching.
• Monitor and assess teaching practices using the Classroom Assessment and Scoring System (CLASS).
• Ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Engage in community collaborations and support staff in using child assessment data to enhance learning outcomes.

As a CAPSLO Employee you will receive:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance coverage, 100% covered by CAPSLO!
• 14 paid holidays, so you can always count on being off.
• Vacation time to relax, reconnect and recharge.
• Sick Time to rest and feel better or get to our doctor appointment.
• A generous match to your retirement contribution after your first six months.
• The opportunity to work alongside a team of individuals with the same goal… helping people, changing lives!
• And much more…

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire. 
• Must submit proof of current vaccination status for measles, pertussis, and influenza (or a current, signed influenza declination form) in compliance with SB 792.
• Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
• Must complete a health screening physical completed within 30 days prior to employment and a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray. 
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all job requirements and background requirements: criminal history check (Inclusive of DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse), acknowledgement of child abuse reporting responsibility, criminal record statement (Form LIC508), etc. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment. 
• Upon hire agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Program administrative staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work. 
• Must meet the Head Start Performance Standards and State requirements. 
• Employment in Head Start, Early Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Programs is contingent upon approval of the Policy Council.

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability. EOE/ V/ ADA/ Drug Free Workplace/ Asset Infused Organization

About us:

CAPSLO is a nonprofit agency that focuses on helping people and changing lives through serving over 26,000 persons across Central and Southern California, the majority of whom live in San Luis Obispo County. We are committed to eliminating poverty by empowering individuals and families to achieve economic self-sufficiency through a comprehensive array of community-based programs.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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