NEOGOV · 4 months ago
EARLY CHILDHOOD COACH & TRAINER
Natchitoches, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$0/mo - $0/moNorthwestern State University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Early Childhood Coach and Trainer. The successful candidate will develop relationships with child care centers, provide coaching and training, and promote the importance of early learning training to various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain good relationships with child care centers, other providers and collaborating agencies
Serve as a role model of continual training and professionalism, continuing to enhance skills as required by contracts and agency goals
Promote the value and importance of training in early learning to child care owners, directors, and staff, and to public officials and the public
Respond to inquiries about training and promote training according to guidelines
Attend out-of-town and statewide meetings as scheduled or needed, provide services listed above to Northwest Louisiana early learning programs
Publicize the services offered via outreach such as career fairs, exhibitions, and community events for which are responsible
Stay abreast of providers' needs, concerns, and interests
Assess needs and provide coaching to staff on developmental stages of children and developmentally appropriate interactions based on these stages. Coaching is primarily one-on-one site visits
Provide coaching and training on curriculum implementation such as My Coaching Partner, LENA, CLASS, and other topics as needed
Assist other trainers when needed or requested, develop, revise, and maintain training materials according to guidelines
Assist with evaluation of training, including data on pre- post-tests, surveys, and focus groups
Conduct workshops and training that leads to the CDA Credential and Ancillary Certificate according to agency and Louisiana Department of Education guidelines
Enter data promptly and maintain paper and database records on training, coaching, and other activities according to NSU Child and Family Network policies
Maintain knowledge of current training requirements by the Bureau of Licensing, Health Department, Ancillary Certificate and CDA credential requirements, Network projects, Birth to Five Early Learning Standards, quality ratings, and other guidelines
Maintain knowledge of resources available to parents, employers, and others affected by child cate such as materials for providers and parents such as agency brochures and flyers, questions to ask and criteria in selecting a child care provider, and other topics of concerns and interests
Promote Louisiana Pathways enrollment and scholarships to child care staff
Assist in compiling reports for contracts and other services according to NSU Child and Family Network policies
Conduct child screening as needed or requested using designated screening materials and provide training on how to support child's development. (May be required in some positions)
Conduct parent engagement experiences and support staff in parent engagement
Other tasks as needed to fulfill the job goals and responsibilities or as assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience in early childhood, child care, or closely related field
Possess or be qualified to receive Louisiana Pathways Trainer approval
Must have CLASS observer certification or able to pass certification within 12 months of hire date
Experience in conducting workshops, seminars, or other training for adults; good public speaking and presentation skills
Ability to travel as necessary, possibly overnight, to complete responsibilities following NSU Child and Family Network policies
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Good organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Good computer skills in word-processing and database programs adequate to meet registration and reporting responsibilities
Ability to work well with persons of all ages, races, sex, etc
Ability to work evenings and Saturdays and to assist with innovative and special projects
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or college work in child development, early childhood, child and family studies or closely related field preferred
Experience as early childhood program director a plus
Knowledge of the region's child care community, needs, and services available to parents a plus
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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