4K Coach - 60024774 & 60027926 (Spartanburg County)

Salary: $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 174406
Agency: First Steps
Division: SC First Steps
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: CB05
Position Number:: 60024774 & 60027926
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $56,210.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $80,105.00
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? South Carolina First Steps is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
The Responsibilities of the 4K Coach (These positions are located in Spartanburg County):
This position is responsible for providing ongoing mentoring, coaching. monitoring and technical assistance to providers approved for First Steps 4K. Serve as a resource for quality improvement and accountability using relationship-based principles and practices to drive improvement. 4K Coaches will collaborate with First Steps staff to develop and promote program accountability, instructional practices, and professional development structures which meet legislative requirements and advance best practices in early childhood education.

Must be self-motivated and capable of delivering high quality work. This position will work under the direct supervision of a 4K Manager, and the 4K State Director. Must display the ability to work independently while maintaining accountability.

• Conduct regular coaching visits for teachers that build relationships with providers to support the implementation of high-quality early learning curricula and best practices in First Steps 4K classrooms. Model effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques while offering feedback and guidance to assess instructional effectiveness with goals of improving instruction and lesson planning. Support teachers in integrating literacy, numeracy, social-emotional, and play-based learning.
• Oversee implantation of student assessment tools for performance and progress of skills. Guide teachers in using data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes. Conduct classroom observations to assess instructional and program effectives. Assist in collecting and analyzing data for program evaluation and improvement to share with teachers and leaders.
• Document all provider visits and provide constructive feedback to teachers and leaders while maintaining the daily and weekly completion of coaching tools for accountability to First Steps 4K. Monitor and track student enrollment and attendance. Ensure that services implemented are consist with all goals and measures of First Steps 4K Program Guidelines, while participating as part of the 4K Team.
• Create, implement, and deliver training and professional development offerings for 4K providers, staff, and our partner with community organizations, to include First Steps Local Partnerships, DSS Childcare Licensing, ABC-Q, CCR&R, SC Childcare Scholarship, etc., to enhance all early educational opportunities. Collaborate with families to support children's learning and development while helping them connect with resources to engage in their child's education.
• Assist with the recruitment of new 4K providers. Conduct on-site evaluations of potential new 4K providers with the 4K Team. Implement onboarding for approved providers. Provide guidance and monitoring of the classroom materials grant, and other grant opportunities as applicable. Support the maintenance of classroom inventories.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field.

Additional Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of child development/early childhood pedagogy.
• Technical assistance/mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of early childhood classroom quality and child assessment tools.
• Knowledge of SC Childcare Licensing, 4K Guidelines. and SC First Steps initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel software usage.
• Strong problem solving, leadership and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail; reliable and prompt.
• Exhibit awareness and sensitivity to diversity.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Position will be based remotely and entails extensive regional travel.
• A valid driver's license is required, as well as the ability to drive a state vehicle.
• Limited after-hours work required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred, pre-k teaching experience and SC Early Childhood teacher certification.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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