Child Development Coaching Specialist

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.

Resource & Referral - QRIS Program (Child Development) Coaching Specialist

Position is 100% On-Site - Los Angeles CA 90056

What We're Looking For :

We are seeking a QRIS Program C o a ching (PC) S p e c i a l ist who w i l l deliver Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS) coaching and technical assistance services with the goal of improving the quality of participating Quality Start Los Angeles (QSLA) child care programs. T he PC Specialist w i ll also focus on the broad work of quality improvement, including setting the conditions for change; creating and implementing a quality improvement plan; providing individualized support on common topics related to implementing the CA-QRIS standards. The ideal candidate will have the following responsibilities :

• Provide program coaching services, technical assistance and training services in alignment with the QRIS Coaching model by providing mentoring and support to program participants. The areas of support include but are not limited to : the classroom environment, teacher-child interactions, and assessment as they relate to QRIS elements.
• Conduct virtual, onsite and in-person coaching sessions, training and technical assistance in developmentally appropriate curriculum and practice; facilitate networking opportunities and act as a resource for participants on child development, quality child care and professional development.
• Share feedback and information, help child care providers reflect on progress, and assist them in the development of a working portfolio.
• Develop Quality Improvement Plans (QIP) using SMART Goals for participating QSLA sites and ensure monthly coaching sessions support the QIP.
• Ensure and maintain project compliance through a detailed knowledge of the QRIS Contract, Scope of Work; Quality Continuum Framework-Rating Matrix; Continuous Quality Improvement Pathways Tools and Resources; and other documents, as required
• Maintain ongoing effective communication with the Crystal Stairs QRIS Team to ensure effective program implementation and achievement of program goals
• Coordinate and collaborate with QSLA Crystal Stairs Coaching staff to exchange information about the needs of sites to provide more cohesive, holistic support
• Build connections with and help maintain resources on local higher education institutions and local professional development opportunities
• Participate in events as needed to help maintain CCALA and QRIS visibility with funders and other current and potential stakeholders
• M a in t a in rec o rds o f w o r k a c t i v i t ies a nd t r a ck / m o ni t o r p r o g ress o f p a r t ici p a n t s
• P e rf o r m o t her d u t ies a s a ss i g n e d b y supervisor a nd / o r P r o g r a m M a n a ger

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES YOU SHOULD POSSESS :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Total Package of Benefits

Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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