CCR&R Inclusive Partners Coach & Coordinator

Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by November 10, 2024.

* The salary range listed above reflects the 2023-2024 Classified Employee Association pay rates. The salary range will be updated pending ratification of the successor Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

Eligible for a 5% differential for bilingual skills that meet department and/or community needs.  

JOB SUMMARY 
Provides relationship-based coaching and technical assistance through consultation to early learning educators and programs. Coordinates, implements, and evaluates the Inclusive Partners Program (IP) in Multnomah County. Conducts coaching and technical assistance with early learning programs to support quality, inclusive care and environments. Consults with families and providers, and provides professional development opportunities for early learning professionals.
 
Essential Duties                                                            

1. Coordinates a variety of projects in partnership with state and local agencies driven by laws, regulations, and other mandates. Supports continuous quality improvement in practice with a focus on project goals, standards, and early childhood inclusive practices.
2. Coordinates with IP staff and CCR&R team to coordinate and implement inclusive practices throughout the region. 
3. Coordinates and delivers training, consultation, and technical assistance to early learning educators to support quality inclusive child care.
4. Develops and conducts child care provider trainings based on the Oregon Registry’s Core Knowledge categories and common provider needs.
5.  Manages and reports project data. 
6.  Conducts community trainings and presentations around the pyramid model and inclusive practices. Partners at a local level to provide training and access to information for non-publicly funded programs. Works with local agencies to utilize developed frameworks and expand services. 
7. Establishes collaborative relationships with early education programs and a range of educators to develop the most conducive environment for learning and coaching. Provides in person and virtual individual support including material review and feedback, connection to resources, on-going guidance, and check-in with child care providers. 
8. Coordinate and support networking events for educators.
9. Participates in coaches’ community of practice and ongoing coaching professional development.

 
Additional Duties

1. Participates as a team member in Child Care Resource and Referral staff meetings.
2. Attends training sessions and participates in training opportunities.
3. Maintains records and/or activity logs.
4. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  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 hire

Experience/Training: 

• Minimum (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 as an instructor and/or trainer of adults
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds of the College’s community, students and employees; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity.
• Current driver’s license, insurance, and access to a reliable automobile during work hours. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
 
Preferred Qualifications
 

• Bilingual skills: oral and written fluency in English with fluency also in Spanish, Russian or another language that meets community/department’s needs

Additional

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Oregon Registry Master Trainer Certification within one (1) year of hire
• Must be able to travel throughout the county and to other required opportunities, including overnight and/or on weekends on occasion and with ample notice
• Must be able to enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry prior to beginning employment and enrollment must be maintained throughout employment
• Must complete required Oregon Department - Education Early Learning Division Self-Study Trainings within 30 days of hire

Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Experience supporting others in making accommodations for children in a variety of settings.
• Strong knowledge of theories and practices of Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, Human Services, and/or Human Development. 
• Ability to facilitate the implementation of teaching practice and program improvement goals. 
• Experience in design and delivery of training to adult learners virtually and/or in-person.
• Experience conduction observations and providing feedback and facilitating reflection.
• Ability to pay close attention to details.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of child development and/or early childhood best practices.
• Knowledge of or ability to establish working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and changing deadlines.

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions
Works assigned schedule, and exhibits regular and predictable attendance.  As necessary to meet workload demands, works outside of typical schedule, including evening/weekend hours.  Work requires some travel to off-campus locations.  Work is sometimes performed in an emotional and stressful environment. This position is hybrid and will work both remotely and in-person to meet program needs.

Salary:
Initial 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 applicable Handbook or Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Please include all relevant full and part-time 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.

Important Information:
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.

Please note:  We do not request or read letters of recommendation.  Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials.  We are looking for the required documents and perhaps one or two additional documents of your choosing (optional).  Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.

Please note:  this is initially a self-screening system.  We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them.  Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position.  Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Position subject to budget consideration and approval.  

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application.  You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR   97030.  If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

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, including generous employer contributions; tuition waiver plan and professional development funds; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).