Child Development Coach

We are seeking a Child Development Coach who will be responsible for supporting teachers by providing ongoing professional development, building their teaching skills and assisting them in applying new knowledge. This is not a remote position, requires being on site in Massachusetts.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We Offer:

• Casual work environment
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5000 per year
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
• Great co-workers and a great mission, supportive environment with an outstanding Community Action Agency

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Support classroom staff in implementing the Early Learning Program philosophy, vision and policy and procedures;
• Coach, consult and model for classrooms, teachers and home visitors in assigned programs as needed; conduct individual child observations for the purpose of gathering data to support the development of curriculum and/or behavioral plans;
• Ensure and support the implementation of curriculum and/or behavioral plans through ongoing observation and collaboration with staff/families and provide consultation and recommendations to teachers and center management regarding classroom learning environments, routines and activities.
• Integrate a DE&I lens in all activities, encourage colleagues to engage in DE&I work, and contribute to our mission of building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization for our employees, clients, and partners; requires ongoing investment in a personal and professional journey to understand identity and address unconscious bias, power, and privilege.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Master's Degree Preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working with young children in a classroom setting.
• Knowledge/experience implementing the CSEFEL Pyramid Model preferred.
• Training and/or Experience in Coaching Practices.
• Experience working with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and community partners.
• Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
• Excellent crisis management skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with and meet the needs of people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures, and identities, including underserved communities and people from the different racial groups, socioeconomic statuses, nationalities, and languages that make up CTI's clientele
• Bilingual skills (English, Spanish, Khmer, Portuguese) preferred.
• Early Education and Care (EEC) Infant/Toddler and/or Preschool Teacher Certification required.

If you are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others, we encourage to apply. Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 600 employees dedicated to reducing barriers and creating opportunities for low-income individuals and families.

Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Community Teamwork is committed to an equitable, non-discriminatory, and anti-racist approach in all components of our organizational structure and operations, including the job application process. We recognize that people of underprivileged backgrounds and underrepresented identities often are not afforded equitable access to resources, opportunities, and professional development. We offer professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement opportunities to ensure that you and CTI are set up for success. We encourage you to apply if you see an opening that is exciting to you and include examples of your work that you feel demonstrate your qualifications. Please feel free to speak to all experiences, skills, and educational certifications that you feel are relevant. We look forward to reviewing your application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment