Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Literacy and Inclusion, the Early Language and Literacy Network Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:

• Identify best practices, trends and topics related to early language and literacy development in the early childhood classroom.
• Train CCR&R Network in quality practices related to early language and literacy development in the early learning setting.
• Supervise 15 Early Language and Literacy Coaches, including:
  • Providing guidance for coachs work with child care educators
  • Providing verbal and written feedback to coaches regarding their work through regular check in calls
  • Onboarding new coaches
  • Reviewing and approving timesheets
  • Analyzing individual and team data monthly to determine areas of strength and areas of needed improvement.
  • Assign tasks and follow up on progress.
  • Visiting each coach at least once per year to observe their work in the assigned service area.
  • Complete performance evaluation, yearly
• Coordinate all meetings, conference calls and on-site visits for Early Language and Literacy Coaches.
• Establish guidelines and procedures for Early Language and Literacy Coach positions.
• Create tools and resources for child care agencies as well as parents and families.
• Collaborate with CCDF Partners in activities surrounding quality early language and literacy in early education setting.
• Attend and participate in Network Management meetings, CCDF Partner meetings and other meetings as required.
• Support the development of Enhanced Quality Improvement Plans (EQIPs).
• Review, analyze and interpret data.
• Collaborate with applicable State agencies.
• Positively market the CCR&R Network to the community.
• Participate in CCR&R Network management meetings and relevant meetings called by DHS.
• Participate in planning and program development meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must have Masters Degree from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences or related field.
• A minimum of five years experience in this or related field required.
• Physical examination and record of negative TB test results must be on file with Signal Centers.
• Must be a systems thinker who sees the broad picture and works well in a collaborative environment.
• Dependable transportation, valid drivers license and insurance required.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work remotely from a home office.
• Ability and willingness to travel statewide.
• Ability to train adults using principles of adult learning.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Special skills/aptitudes:

• The ability to serve as a liaison between Signal Centers, Inc., and the subcontracted Child Care Resource and Referral agencies.
• The ability to maintain and share knowledge and understanding of early language and literacy practices and apply those within the structure of the Tennessee Child Care Resource & Referral Network agencies.
• The ability to train adults using adult learning strategies and provide technical assistance.

Core Values/Ethical Conduct:

• The ability to interact with staff, child care educators, Network Management, community partners and funders in a respectful and professional manner.
• The ability to create and embrace new ideas, creative problem solving, improve services and delivery methods.
• The ability to work cooperatively with staff, child care educators, Network Management, funders and community partners.
• The ability to be wise, accountable, and careful with use of resources and time.
• The ability to conduct oneself with honesty, reliability, and fairness, holding to our code of ethics.
• The ability to fairly treat in access, opportunity, and advancement all individuals.