Curriculum Coach - Two Birds - Tenleytown

Curriculum Coach

• Two Birds
• Tenleytown Two Birds
• 2.4 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $55,000
• $63,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Career development plan Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications School experience Early childhood education Teacher coaching Classroom experience Associate's degree Teaching Early Childhood Education Full Job Description

NOW HIRING

COACH Two Birds is seeking a full time Coach to mentor, guide, and support teachers in their understanding and implementation of an emergent curriculum. This is an opportunity to shape and develop the culture of immersive and emergent approaches to learning within the school. This position is needed due to an opening at our Tenleytown School! The Coach works directly with, and is mentored by, Two Birds' Director of Curriculum and Coaching. In this role, the Coach works with teachers individually and in teaching teams, both in and out of the classroom. Work includes coaching teachers of infants through pre-k, reviewing learning plans with the local leadership team and providing feedback to classroom teams, as well as planning and facilitating professional development trainings and sessions. In addition to collaborating with leadership on strengthening practices within classrooms and implementation of centerwide initiatives, the Coach collaborates with the school's Studio Teacher to guide teachers on overarching ideas and interests that emerge in the classroom. The ideal candidate has a foundation in early childhood education, experience in emergent teaching practices, and a passion for working with teachers who are at various stages in their understanding and implementation of emergent practices. Two Birds is looking for someone with a love for working with children and fellow educators! Also note, the Curriculum Coach is required at times to be in the classroom to ensure ratios are maintained and help teachers. Although this is not a main part of the position, it does happen and want candidates to understand this could be part of the role.

QUALIFICATIONS A

love for working with young children and a high level of respect for children, teachers and families Deep understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and the importance of a culturally responsive, anti-bias approach to teaching Knowledge of strong practices related to classroom environment, planning, parent/ teacher relationships, and comfort modeling these best practices with teachers Familiarity with emergent curriculum and/or the Reggio Emilia approach Experience teaching children infant through age 5 Experience facilitating professional development for teachers (or willingness to), writing lesson plans, communicating through writing High level of comfort receiving and providing feedback Reflective

• takes time to reflect on experiences and identify next steps and/or areas of strength and areas to grow Creative and flexible thinker and doer
• willing to think outside the box when problem-solving or creating Strong communication skills (understands the importance of clear and timely communication).

Both written and oral communication skills needed. Able to work collaboratively with a variety of teams (classroom teams, administrative team) and independently as well as to manage multiple tasks at a time; organized Strong Technology skills and working with teacher on tech platforms (google, BrightWheel etc) Covid-19 Vaccination required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 5 years experience in Early Childhood Education Minimum of an

Associates Degree Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits package includes:

Medical, vision, dental; 401K; 18 days

PTO + 11

federal holidays

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $63,000.00 per year

BENEFITS

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance We are closed company wide between Christmas and New Year's (each year dependent on when holidays fall).

SCHEDULE

: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday We are an EOE employer and we participate in the E-Verify program. The successful candidate must be able to pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00

• $63,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to

Relocate:

Washington, DC 20016: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person