• Job Description

  Req#: TEACH001387

  A positive future for every child

  Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

  Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

  Why choose us?

  • You will be rewarded with benefits, including zero contribution health plan options, 401K plan, wellness programming, and generous paid time off
  • You will have the opportunity to represent a highly respected non-profit agency in Arizona
  • You will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment

  Job title: Professional Development Coach

  Southwest Human Development’s Early Head Start and Head Start Program is seeking a Professional Development Coach to mentor and coach child development staff in the successful delivery of classroom and family development services

  In this role you will:

  • Support teacher practice through coaching which achieves planning and implementing of developmentally appropriate practice curriculum for infant, toddlers and preschoolers as defined by the competencies of the Construct© Coaching Model
  • Assists staff in the planning and implementation of the classroom environments and responsive care giving/ teaching that results in quality outcomes
  • Supports staff in arrangement and utilization of the indoor classroom and outdoor environments to maximize teaching practices for children
  • Implementation of the project support for Communities of Practice to address to social emotional and school readiness needs of children
  • Adhere to program policy and procedures to sustain quality outcomes, DHS Licensing Requirements and other ECE Standards
  • Facilitates the use of technology to aid in the tracking of coaching and teacher practice outcomes.
  • Facilitates the utilization program consultants and members of the Integrated Service Team to provide quality child/ family services (One Child, One Family, One Team)
  • Assists Program Managers and the Director in planning, developing, and monitoring program services, policies and procedures-ensures integration with other Quality Improvement efforts

  What it takes:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, or related field
  • Minimum of two (2) years early childhood education experience is required, including training facilitation responsibilities
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
  • Ability to speak, write, read Spanish is preferred.
  • Knowledge of DAP and Bilingual Education
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid and Food handler’s card
  • Functional knowledge of Daycare licensing requirements
  • Knowledge of Department of Child Safety reporting mandates
  • Valid drivers license and auto insurance
  • Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

  Learn more.

  Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here.

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  Bachelors

  Experience

  Required 2 years

  Minimum of two (2) years early childhood education experience is required, including training facilitation responsibilities

  Preferred

  Knowledge of DAP and Bilingual Education

  Licenses & Certifications

  Required

  Driver's License

  CPR and First Aid Cert

  Food Handler's Card

  Fingerprint Card Level 1

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  Southwest Human Development is a nonprofit organization focused on early child development, including mental health, child literacy, education, disability services and child welfare.

Notice