Early Literacy Coach-Nemours Brightstart

This position is part of Nemours Childrens Healths National Office of Policy and Prevention and supports early literacy goals of the department and the health system. The position reports to the manager responsible for the Nemours Childrens Reading BrightStart! (NCRBS!) team. The individual in the position will provide professional development coaching and resources to enhance teaching practices and improve student outcomes among entities using the NCRBS! curricula. This person will ensure administrators at schools and early learning centers that purchase and implement NCRBS! curricula and educators who will present the lessons are confident and competent in using tracking and assessing use of materials with young learners. The position requires frequent travel throughout the specified region (Delaware or North Florida with a focus on Escambia and Duval Counties) for meetings and events with stakeholders as well as intermittent travel in the U.S. for conference presentations and meetings with colleagues in other service areas.

Nemours Childrens Reading BrightStart! is a collection of products and resources used by educators parents and other adults to build early language literacy skills of infants and children from birth to age five. Details are available at Functions

1. Relationship Development & Community Engagement -Developing positive and productive working relationships within Nemours Childrens Health and community stakeholders with an emphasis on current and potential users of NCRBS! curricula. Strengthening users understanding of and support for implementation of NCRBS! products and services. Participating in community events reading-related skills assessments parent and/or partner workshops and conference events including some events that take place on nights and weekends.
2. Training and Coaching -Scheduling delivering and evaluating training and professional development sessions for schools and early learning centers that utilize NCRBS! curricula with a focus on partners in the assigned geographical area of Delaware or North Florida with a focus on Escambia and Duval Counties. Observing educators as they present NCRBS! lesson plans then providing coaching and support to ensure successful implementation.
3. Assessment Evaluation Research Working closely and proactively withschools and early learning centers that utilize NCRBS! curricula to ensure timely submission of correct complete assessment data from schools and early learning centers where relevant. Actively participating in evaluation-related discussions. Based on interactions with schools and early learning centers that utilize NCRBS! curricula providing input to discussions about evaluation and research findings including ways to strengthen impact.
4. Strategic Planning Continuously engagingNCRBS! users in conversations regarding training needs and barriers to use. Making note of successes challenges and opportunities observed while working with partners who use NCRBS! curricula sharing these with the NCRBS! team for strategic planning purposes.

5. Content Development -Developing and/or refining training materials learning modules and other program materials delivered in a variety of formats (web content presentations marketing materials etc.).

   Non-Essential Functions

   The individual in this role will be responsible for

• Helping to develop applications for funding as part of a team.
• Helping to develop and execute strategic marketing plans as part of a team.
• Preparing or contributing to documents presentations reports and memoranda.
• Actively participating in continuous improvement processes to help the team work as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Maintaining current knowledge of trends in new media communication efforts.
• Utilizing excellent communication skills verbally written and interpersonal.
• Taking initiative and being self-directed while thriving in a setting requiring collaboration and teamwork for maximal efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrating an ability to effectively respond to time sensitive issues meet deadlines and manage shifting priorities in a timely and thorough manner.

Position Requirements/Relevant Experience

A masters degree is required preferably in the field of Education. Actively enrolled in masters degree program will be considered at leadership discretion.

5 years of experience in Early Childhood Education Pre-K or Primary. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a trainer or serving in a leadership role (grade level lead etc.). This person should have experience with mentoring and/or coaching educators in classroom ideal candidate will have an energetic and engaging interpersonal style strong communication skills and possess a high level of motivation and positive have the ability to work with multiple levels of professionals including subject matter experts and senior leaders.