Service Description The Early Childhood Teacher Corps was developed to improve school readiness outcomes for young children from economically disadvantaged households by increasing accessibility to high quality teacher-child interactions and development of language, literacy, and math skills.

The Early Childhood Teacher Corps (ECTC) Service Leader combines direct service in early childhood settings with peer leadership and professional development. The Service Leader travels to ECTC service sites throughout the Greater New Orleans and Greater Baton Rouge regions to model developmentally appropriate practices, support language, literacy, math, and other child-development activities, and help fellow AmeriCorps Volunteers connect

CDA, CLASS, TS

GOLD, and ECTC training to their classroom practice. Through classroom-based peer support, resource sharing, strengths-based reflective conversations, and peer-learning activities, the Service Leader helps Volunteers build confidence and strengthen their early childhood practice while also participating in direct service. The Service Leader will receive ongoing guidance, professional development, and opportunities to strengthen their own leadership and skills throughout the service term. This position is designed as a professional-development pathway for an individual interested in advancing toward future roles in early childhood coaching, mentoring, training, or instructional support.

Duties:

The Service Leader participates in direct service within early childhood classrooms while supporting fellow ECTC Volunteers across the Greater New Orleans and Greater Baton Rouge regions. Activities include modeling developmentally appropriate practices and positive teacher-child interactions; supporting language, literacy, math, and child development; modeling strategies aligned with TS GOLD, CLASS, and CDA competencies; providing classroom-based peer support; and sharing resources and effective practices. The Service Leader will receive guided development in early childhood coaching, reflective practice, strengths-based feedback, adult learning, classroom observation, CDA competencies, peer facilitation, and professional communication. With guidance from ECTC staff and training providers, the Service Leader will practice coaching skills and build a professional portfolio supporting future coaching, training, and instructional-support opportunities.

Typical Duties Include:

Assist members with planning and implementing TS Gold activities in Literacy, Language, and Math, Attend weekly training sessions and deliver learning reinforcement activities, Facilitate team-building activities during training sessions, Participate in AmeriCorps training, service projects, member orientation, and other activities,Effectively communicate important information such as feedback, plans, and updates, Work closely with 4PXP staff, Typical service takes place Monday-Friday between 7:30am-5:00pm, with occasional evening and weekend hours. If you are dedicated to providing quality education to young learners and possess the skills mentioned above, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Qualifications

• Classroom management
• Childcare experience
• Lesson planning skills
• Early childhood education background
• Strong communication skills
• Curriculum development experience
• Understanding of childhood development
• Must have CDA Certification or degree in Early Childhood Education This position requires candidates to have a solid foundation in early childhood education, excellent communication skills, and experience in curriculum development. Benefits Living allowance/Health Coverage/Education award upon successful completion of service/Childcare assistance
• if eligible/Member Assistance Program Eligibility High School diploma / G.

E.D. or be enrolled and will complete prior to term completion Be a U.S. Citizen/National/Lawful permanent resident Be at least 17 years old Satisfy both the National Service Criminal History Check and Childcare Criminal Background Check criteria EEO Statement The Early Childhood Teacher Corps engages with individuals of all backgrounds, and we are committed to embracing diversity within our organization, including developing a team who represents the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ECTC is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Health insurance Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Do you have a degree in Early Childhood Education? Will you be able to reliably commute within the Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge region for this position?

Experience:

Early Childcare:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person