4K Coach

• Conduct regular coaching visits for teachers that build relationships with providers to support the Implementation of high-quality early learning curricula and best practices in First Steps 4K classrooms. Model effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques while offering feedback and guidance to assess instructional effectiveness with goals of improving Instruction and lesson planning. Support teachers In integrating literacy numeracy social-emotional and play-based learning.
• Oversee Implementation of student assessment tools for performance and progress of skills. Guide teachers in using data to inform Instruction and
  improve student outcomes. Conduct classroom observations to assess instructional and program effectiveness. Assist in correcting and analyzing data for program evaluation and improvement to share with teachers and leaders.
• Document all provider visits and provide constructive feedback to teachers and leaders While maintaining the daily and weekly completion of coaching tools for accountability to First Steps 4K. Monitor and track student enrollment and attendance. Ensure that services implemented are consistent with all goals and measures of First Steps 4K Program Guidelines while participating as part of the 4K Team.
• Create Implement and deliver training and professional development offerings 4K providers. staff and our par111ers. Partner with community
  organizations to include First Steps Local Partnerships DSS Childcare Licensing. ABCQ CCR&R SC Childcare Scholarships etc. to enhance all early educational opportunities. Collaborate with families to support childrens learning and development while helping them connect with resources to engage in their childs education.
• Assisi with the recruitment of new 4K providers. Conduct on-site evaluations of potential new 4K providers with the 4K Team. Implement onboarding for approved providers. Provide guidance and monitoring of the classroom materials grant. and other grant opportunities as applicable. Support the maintenance of classroom inventories.
• Perform other assigned duties.

• A bachelors degree and experience in education management or business.

• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires non-essential declaration.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of delivering high quality work.
• This position will work under the direct supervision of a 4K Manager and the 4K State Director.
• Must display the ability to work independently while maintaining accountability.

• Bachelors degree or higher in early childhood education or a related field.
  

SC First Steps is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

SC First Steps offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

1. Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouses and children. Clickherefor additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available(S.C. Deferred Compensation)
7. Retirement benefit choices*
   1. State Retirement Plan(SCRS)
   2. State Optional Retirement Program(State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.