Journey Through Books Coach

A positive future for every child

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference.  We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why choose us?

• You will provide reflective coaching to professionals utilizing the Journey Through Books program model
• You will be rewarded with benefits, including zero contribution health plan options, 401K plan, wellness programming, and generous paid time off.
• You will have the opportunity to represent a highly respected non-profit agency in Arizona.
• You will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job title:

Journey Through Books Coach

In this role you will:

• Orient early childhood professionals to Journey Through Books program policies
• Assists in the implementation of the Journey Through Books program through bi-weekly coaching visits
• Plans and implements training based on best practice principals in adult learning, the identified goals and objectives of program staff
• Utilizes training techniques that are interactive and offers participants an opportunity to reflect and connect with one another.
• Provides community resources to ECE staff including AZEIP and School District referrals, when needed.
• Provides services that are family-centered and relationship-based
• Submits accurate and complete reports as per program guidelines and according to program timelines.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to linguistic, cultural, social, economic, individual and role differences among persons and families served.

If you don’t think you can meet every qualification below, we still encourage you to apply. We value both current experience and future potential!

What it takes:

• Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Child Development or related field
• A minimum of five (5) years early childhood education experience
• Knowledge and experience in adult learning strategies and coaching
• Experience providing direct support to early childhood professionals
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card – OR – must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Learn more

Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here.  

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Early Childhood Education or related field

Preferred

• Masters or better in Early Childhood Education or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)