About the role :
This position provides leadership and training for their team to support the whole child, whole family approach, deepen reflective practice, and build and apply data utilization expertise. The Manager will partner with teams across the organization to implement the organization's programs, projects and initiatives with integrity and accountability. The Instructional Coaching Manager is a highly effective leader who supervises a team of Coaches to develop their ability to effectively provide embedded professional development through planning, coaching, goal setting and feedback to increase teacher and child outcomes.
- In this role, you will serve as an instructional coach as well as manage 2 other instructional coaches.
- In general, we expect your time will be split as follows : 80% coaching and Professional Development support; 20% management.
Who we are :
Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education and improving family outcomes through high-quality programming, comprehensive research and evaluation, and community-driven initiatives. We directly serve over 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community sites, while our external coaching, professional development, policy and advocacy, and quality assessment teams impact hundreds more educators and families across the state and nationally. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach, with high quality early childhood education as the foundation of our work. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver provides many opportunities to serve our families beyond the classroom and school walls.
We know that our future rests in the hands of the youngest generation and that the experiences of inclusion and belonging they have in early childhood make a lasting impression that remains well into their adult lives. Our team of almost 200 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The atmosphere is not just about work; it's about building a community where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Clayton, we believe that a great place to work isn't just about the job but the people who create success together.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Child Outcome Management
Oversees the development and implementation of programs and strategies through curriculum, assessment, and data utilization ; reviews coaching strategies and process to ensure consistent outcomes for children.Coaches assigned classroom to improve Teacher practices and child outcomesDemonstrates effective practices and provides ongoing training and coaching to coaches and teachers on site that is directly responsive to individual teacher needs and questions related to research and best practices in early childhood educationAnalyze data with Coaches, Data Manager, and leaders regularly to maximize student performance and ensure student growthPartners with QAS, Community Partners, and PD and Data team to organize and schedule Pre and Post data across classrooms for grant requirements and data driven practices. (CLASS and ERS)
Utilizes the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) to provide an ongoing measure of the teacher-child interactions for purposes of professional development ; u ses common metric and vocabulary of CLASS to describe various aspects of interaction across three dimensions of quality including : emotional support, classroom organization and instructional supportEnsures that ethnic and cultural backgrounds are appropriately recognized and integrated into the curriculum, classrooms, programs, and services ; p rovides opportunities for cultural competency development activitiesEnsures systematic and integrated comprehensive program services to ensure children are school ready as defined in the school readiness goals and developmental frameworkCollaborates with stakeholders to discuss children's progress and ensure their individual and group needs .Assists P rofessional D evelopment team in onboarding content for Teachers across Ed ServicesProgram & Curriculum Compliance
Ensures program operations and compliance with all applicable quality standards including, Educare Core Competencies, as well as state and local regulations for classroom instruction and environmentsMonitors compliance of regulations and works with internal stakeholders to implement changes to compliance standardsSupports in the planning of DLL activities, I Love to Read month, and other home school connections to drive school readiness work through the whole family, whole child approachSupport Professional Development Manager and Specialist in planning and leading appropriate professional development for all staff across Education Services at Clayton Early LearningParticipate in Data Dialogue planning with Data Manager to ensure teachers are using data to drive instruction : facilitate data debriefs with teachers and coachesTeam Management and Leadership -20%
Develop s and provide s ongoing quality improvement opportunities for their team and cultivate s a coaching relationship that advances best practice skills and competenciesDevelop c oaching c ycle annually along with plans for Teacher Embedded PD that includes input from Directors, Managers and CoachesC oaches internal team to deliver appropriate curriculum using a research-based coaching model that emphasizes the analysis and application of child and program quality data to improve the delivery of instruction and other services to achieve targeted child and program outcomesOversee the facilitation of weekly Team planning meetings with coaches to drive more intentionally focused coaching outcomesBuilds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels including employees, students, families, and visitorsCollaborates with internal stakeholders to provide opportunities for professional growth and classroom training; disseminates pertinent training program information and materials to their teamImplements , and monitors policies and procedures for the department; supports with enforcing guidelines and standards for all processes and proceduresE ngages their team in continuous improvement / reflective inquiry through a formal coaching cycle, and equips staff to pursue professional development and individual education goals as delineated on their professional development plansSupports the function with all supervisory responsibilities including hiring, professional development, training, performance management and terminations for employees within function .Oversees and develops team to build their expertise ; provide s support and guidance on their activities and workflowOversees the development of new systems based on knowledge of trends, best practices and changes within the industry and disciplineDemonstrates an understanding of and implements federal, licensing, and organizational guidelines, performance standards as well as state and local regulations ; m anages, coordinates, tracks, monitors, and maintains record keeping systems in compliance with these requirements.What you must have :
Education : Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field required. Masters Degree perferred.Experience : 3+ years of experience in administration or coaching experience in an early childhood settingSkills :Strong Communication skills in both verbal and written capacity
Strong leadership skillsKnowledge of early childhood educationProficiency in Microsoft Office suite productsAbility to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularlyBackground Check : Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including CBI / FBI fingerprinting. MVR and a national sex offender registry checkCertifications or Licenses :Department of Human Services Child Care Center Director
Pediatric CPR & First Aid CertificationValid Driver's LicenseCol orado Coaching CredentialOther Special RequirementsCurrent PPD-TB and physical examination
Successfully pas s a Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal background checksPass a National Sex Offender Registry CheckBilingual in Spanish preferredThe perks :
16+ paid company holidaysSpring Break and Winter Break – up to 10 paid days offAccrued vacation time, starting at 10 days per year up to 30 days per year, based on years of servicePaid sick timeMedical, vision, and dental insurance coverageLife, AD&D insuranceMental health support through our medical coverage and our employee assistance program (EAP)Long-term disability coverage401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year of employmentFSA plansCollege 529 investment plansIdentify theft and protection plansCompensation :
$70,000- $72,000 annuallyClayton's Core Values :
At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.
Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.Community fosters belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength. We are committed to creating a caring, trauma-informed, professional community at Clayton and to being a positive member of the many communities we partner with and serve.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging leads us to reflect the communities we serve and bring the widest variety of ideas and innovation to our work.Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models for our children the joy that can come with learning and working together.Growth allows us to develop as professionals and to provide the best services we can to the children, families, and educators we serve.Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact we can with the resources we have.Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, marriage to a co-worker, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, legal off-duty conduct, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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