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Role Description

The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted coach and trainer to childcare providers, guiding them towards best practices that improve classroom improvements and foster positive child outcomes. Extensive local daily travel throughout Palm Beach County is required.

• Provide on-site coaching and technical assistance to childcare providers and family childcare homes.
• Use the CLASS tool and practice-based coaching model to help educators set and achieve quality improvement goals.
• Support childcare providers in developing improvement plans using recent CLASS scores, program goals, and core quality building blocks.
• Track data for reporting related to training and/or coaching activities by entering the statewide database and/or WELS system.
• Facilitate engaging training in-person or virtually, including occasional evenings and Saturdays.
• Travel throughout Palm Beach County to deliver hands-on support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Health and Human Services or related field.
• Bilingual proficiency in English & Spanish or Creole – Required (read, write, speak).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Early Childhood Education.
• At least 3 years of technical assistance, coaching and/or training or related experience.
• Knowledge of or prior experience utilizing the CLASS Assessment tool and practice-based coaching (preferred).
• Must be comfortable with extensive daily travel throughout all regions of Palm Beach County - including north, south, east, and west - to conduct coaching and training, attend meetings, trainings, and special projects.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable with technology and data tracking systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Mileage reimbursement for local travel.