Coach Part Time Bilingual

Job Summary:
The Bilingual Coach is responsible for providing key aspects of a professional development approach by supporting providers through a cohort-based and/or individual coaching and consultation program. The Bilingual Coach provides differentiated and equitable support, both in-person and virtually, to programs who are seeking to improve quality and make progress towards their goals. Additionally, the Bilingual Coach is responsible for providing Spanish coaching and consultation support, translating written materials into Spanish, interpreting spoken content into Spanish, and/or reviewing already translated written coaching materials to ensure that meaning and context are maintained. They will coordinate closely with other staff, monitor reports and trends coming from various data systems to ensure that support is well-targeted and effective. The Bilingual Coach will provide quality support services to all program types, both enrolled and not enrolled in Wisconsin’s YoungStar program, as required by the State.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
 Promotes and supports Wisconsin’s YoungStar program; follows Shine and YoungStar protocols to ensure consistent regional/statewide quality and access to services.
 Works with assigned programs to collect and validate data and self-assessment results and to develop improvement goals and plans.
 Provides translation and interpretation services for both written and spoken coaching related communications.
 Manages communications with providers in both languages, such as writing emails, answering phone calls, and scheduling meetings.
 Engages in a practice, observation, and reflection & feedback coaching cycle with providers.
 Provides tools/resources to support program planning and progress on identified goals.
 Achieves compliance with project deliverables in providing technical assistance (coaching and consultation) services.
 Utilizes informal/virtual assessment activities that provide program information on classroom settings, teacher strengths, and areas of growth including teacher and child interactions, classroom instruction, and classroom management.
 Develops and facilitates small group learning environments, including peer-to-peer opportunities, and/or one-on-one coaching.
 Facilitates professional development which may include in-person and/or virtual learning opportunities.
 Completes technical ratings on programs and input data into the database for YoungStar rating; submit quarterly reporting information.
 Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

Non-Essential Duties:
 Performs any and all other duties (or functions) as assigned.

Job Specifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The job specifications listed are representative of the education and experience, the physical requirements, as well as the knowledge, skill and/or ability (KSAs) that are generally necessary for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree or two credentials in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field; master’s degree preferred.
2. 5+ years of early care and education experience, with 3 + years of program leadership experience and/or 2+ years of coaching experience.
3. Bilingual English/Spanish required.
4. Experience delivering professional development and coaching support (in-house within a childcare/early education program) or to other programs.
5. Completion of all required state training and certifications.
6. Experience delivering services in the Practice-Based Coaching model.
7. Experience teaching or coaching in an ECE classroom/program setting.
8. Recognized as a Master Trainer and/or Approved Consultant through the Wisconsin Registry’s Professional Development Approval System (PDAS).
9. Experience working with a variety of ECE program types, including, at a minimum, both family and group childcare, including out of school time.
10. Experience developing, implementing, and/or participating in a Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) in a program and/or local, regional, or state level, YoungStar preferred.
11. Background checks are required for this position.
12. Travel required locally or long-distance up to 50% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
13. Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
 Knowledgeable in adult learning, early childhood care and education research, and best practices as well as familiarity with state regulations and policies.
 Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and center diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
 Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; multilingual preferred.
 Demonstrated computer literacy skills, especially using Google Suite apps; spreadsheets, basic data management systems and internet navigation.
 Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
 Self-motivated and able to work independently.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.