CCR&R Coach - African American/Black

Applying to this job will open a new window on the employer's web site to apply there.Posted Date 5/01/2026DescriptionJob Summary and Responsibilities/DutiesFor best consideration, please submit application materials by March 8, 2026.To be considered for this role, please submit a complete application including Employment History, Resume & Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, please tell us how your education and experience prepares you to meet the goals of this position.Job SummaryProvides regular reflective and relationship-based coaching to teachers and instructional leaders working in early childhood programs. Partners with teachers and administrators to meet classroom and program goals, best-practice standards and increase the level of job-embedded professional development. Partners to establishes a mindset of continuous quality improvement.Essential DutiesEstablishes and maintains ongoing collaborative relationships with early education programs and a range of educators to develop the most conducive environment for learning, reflection, and coaching.Integrates racial justice and equity principles into coaching strategies while conducting regular coaching sessions with educators and instructional leaders Partners with administrators and teachers to facilitate goal setting, data evaluation, and observation feedback. Collaboratively establishes action steps and identifies available resources through engaged data dialogues and reflective conversations.Supports continuous quality improvement in practice with a focus on program goals, standards and early childhood inclusive practices.Conducts regular direct observations of coachee in practice using formal and informal tools and provides feedback.Uses technology when appropriate to support programs and coachees through video review, feedback, and resource sharing.Provides mentorship, modeling, consultation, and training when appropriate to strengthen practice implementation and reach collaborative coaching goals. Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate research-based strategies and interventions to improve outcomes for children and families.Uses coaching data to help inform training and technical assistance plans and goal setting.Coordinates and supports networks and communities of practice for educators.Provides training for early childhood providers.Participates in coach mentoring and ongoing coaching professional development opportunities.Additional DutiesAttends professional development trainings and events as appropriate.Performs all other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsMinimum and Desired QualificationsEducation: Bachelor degree in early childhood education, human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology, psychology or related field; OR a Step 10 on the Oregon Registry and coursework in age three to five development; OR Associates degree WITH the ability to obtain a bachelor degree in early childhood education, human development, child and family studies, social work, sociology, psychology or related field within four (4) years of hireExperience/TrainingMinimum (5) years of experience teaching in, coordinating, or coaching in an early childhood program with a focus on preschool, including at least two (2) years of experience in leadership roleAdvanced knowledge of and experience working with the Pan-African American/Black communities demonstrated by knowledge of the traditions, values, and customs of Pan- African American/Black communities as well as the ability to identify specific examples of experience working directly with individuals and families who identify as Pan- African American/BlackCurrent driver’s license, insurance, and access to reliable automobile during work hours for transportation to off-campus sites. Must have at least three (3) years of driving historyExperience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion practices into teaching and coaching methodsAt the college's discretion, additional education/experience above may be substituted for experience/education on a year-for-year basis.Other QualificationsAdditional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification within one (1) year of hireMust be able to travel throughout the county and to other required opportunities, including overnight and/or on weekends on occasion and with ample noticeMust be able to enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employmentMust complete required Oregon Department - Education Early Learning Division Self-Study Trainings within 30 days of hirePreferred QualificationsExperience using or training in Practice Based and/or Transformational Coaching in early childhood settingsTraining in Practice Based and/or Transformational Coaching in early childhood settings.Knowledge of early learning quality assessment tools preferred, including:Classroom Assessment Scoring Scale (CLASS™)Environmental Rating Scale(ERS) (specifically, Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale-3 and Family Child Care Environments Rating Scale Program Assessment Scale (PAS)Knowledge of child assessment and screening tools preferred, including:Teaching Strategies GoldTeaching Pyramid Observation ToolAges and Stages QuestionnaireAges and Stages Questionnaire-Social EmotionalKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesKnowledge of how children birth to five learn within the context of ongoing, meaningful relationships with important adults in their livesKnowledge and understanding of the needs of preschool children, their families, and those who work with themKnowledge of how programs engage families in partnershipsKnowledge of effective teaching practicesAbility to engage and support families with diverse languages and culturesDemonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding systemic inequity, systemic racism and the ongoing pursuit of methods to address these both individually and within group processKnowledge of inclusive practices in preschool programsKnowledge of how to best support the early learning workforce in all settingsEffective techniques of adult learning and relationship-based coaching practicesAbility to plan, organize, and effectively manage time Ability to build collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, and provide services that are culturally competent and appropriate to the needs of the target audienceAbility to independently perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectivelyAbility to communicate formally and informally with a wide range of contacts and demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, and friendliness in dealing with people under stressful conditions, either by phone, through video or in personAbility to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilitiesAbility to use equipment necessary to carry out job responsibilities such as, but not limited to, computer and virtual training software, cell/telephone, projectors, digital cameras, and video recordersWorking Conditions and Important InformationWorking ConditionsWorks in a variety of office and classroom settings. As necessary to meet workload demands, works outside of typical schedule, including flexible evening/weekend hours. Work requires travel to off-campus locations and periodic weekend or overnight trips with advance notice. Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environmentSalary PlacementInitial salary placement will be based on years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Please include all relevant full and part-time experience (including unpaid and volunteer experience) in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.Mt. Hood Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation, sick and personal business or emergency leave; medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance; optional short-term disability insurance, optional life, optional AD&D; retirement through Oregon PERS; tuition waiver plan and professional development funds; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). For more information about our benefits and wellness offerings, please visit our website here.Salary69,552.00 - 96,270.00 AnnualLocationIn-PersonPosition TypeFull TimeExperience5-10 yearsJob CategoryEducation & Training | Human Services | Other