Leadership Coach and Training Specialist

Overview

Who We Are:

 

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and asks how do we become more “student ready” so that we may better serve our students. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our community works hard in the service of students and supports one another like a family. 

 

What You Will Do:

This position provides leadership coaching, facilitation of learning, and technical support for early childhood education and care (ECEC) program administrators. In addition, this position includes collecting and analyzing data, assisting with training development, material preparation, and facilitation (in-person, remote, and on-line).

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership Coaching and Community of Practice.

• Provide monthly one-on-one coaching meetings with the program administrator(s) at each assigned site to develop and implement an Individualized Leadership Development Plan setting goals utilizing data from the Early Childhood Work Environment Survey, Administrator Role Perception Survey, and ExceleRate Illinois assessments.
• Help facilitate monthly specialized community of practice (CoP) sessions with program administrators to promote peer learning regarding quality improvement efforts.
• Assist Leadership Coaching Manager with CoP meetings; including, planning, scheduling, drafting agendas, taking meeting notes, and tracking follow-up items.
• Maintain a high level of understanding of the assessment tools (i.e., ERS, ARPS, ECWES, PAS and BAS).
• Attend and achieve reliability with the PAS and BAS scales through training with the Quality Supports team as needed.

 

Training Development, Facilitation, and Logistics

• Support the Professional Learning (PL) team in developing face-to-face training, online modules, and blended learning opportunities focused on early childhood leadership topics and assessment tools.
• Co-facilitate training sessions, in-person and/or virtual, as needed, particularly for high-priority or specialized topics. 
• Participate in planning, reflection, and debriefing sessions.
• Assist with editing training, marketing, and communication materials.
• Maintain accurate and timely data (i.e., grant deliverable information – enrollment, attendance, and completion numbers; Gateways to Opportunity requirements; staff credentials; goals).
• Oversee and analyze evaluation summaries for continuous quality improvement, work with Leadership Coaching Manager and Professional Learning team members to implement a process of continuous improvement based on participant feedback, data analysis, and interpretation provided by the Leadership Coaching and Professional Learning surveys and evaluations. 
• Prepare and disseminate certificates of completion (inclusive of clock hours completed and Illinois Director Credential competencies attained).
• Regularly update the training grid, PL spreadsheets, and Excel records for funder reports.
• Prepare training materials to be delivered by shipment or electronically.
• Assist in the marketing and recruitment for Professional Learning trainings and academies.

Communication and Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service via phone and email, addressing inquiries about CoP sessions, coaching, and ensuring a positive experience for all program administrators.
• Assist the Leadership Coach Manager in reviewing evaluations to identify participant quotes that can be used for funder reports and marketing purposes.
• Participate in Leadership Coaching and Professional Learning (PL) team meetings to stay informed about changes and updates.

Leadership

• Engage in professional development activities related to training development, facilitation, early childhood leadership, and other pertinent topics.
• Participate in networking and learning opportunities for participants at Leadership Connections National Conference.
• Stay apprised of quality improvement initiatives happening at the state and national level.
• Maintain a familiarity with current ECE leadership initiatives, contemporary training and learning theories, and leadership research.
• Communicate important trends to colleagues.
• Contribute to the Center’s eResources. 
• Other duties assigned