Early Childhood Education- Curriculum Coach
The Early Childhood Education Curriculum Coach supports teachers with classroom practices, curriculum planning, child assessment, and professional development. You’ll use data-driven coaching, training, and best practices to strengthen classrooms and advance School Readiness Goals.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Full-time employees are eligible for heavily subsidized coverage with several plan options.
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, with options for Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance for added financial protection.
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs to support mental health and work-life balance.
- Commuter Benefits available for eligible employees.
- 12 Designated Holidays, including New Year’s Day.
- Paid Time Off for vacation and sick leave.
- Professional Development Opportunities and ongoing training to support your career growth.
- YMCA Membership Benefits and discounts on programs for you and your family
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (with ECE coursework).
- Child Development Permit at the Site Supervisor level or higher.
- Minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience in an early childhood program (Head Start/Early Head Start experience preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to coach and train adult learners effectively.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and database systems.
- Experience working with diverse children and families from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Must meet all licensing and health requirements, including background clearance, TB test, immunizations, and physical exam.
- Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel locally between sites for meetings and training.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs, and actively engage in classroom environments (indoor and outdoor).
- Extended computer work may be required.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Specific Essential Function from the Job Description for this role:
- Design and deliver high-quality programming that achieves the educational, administrative and service delivery goals.
- Observe classrooms and collect data using research-based tools. Design training, coaching, and technical assistance based on data.
- Identify staff who need coaching through observation and data collection.
- Implement a model of Practice Based Coaching, designed to support individuals and teams in meeting goals and utilizing best classroom practices.
- Participate in the design and implementation of program quality improvement initiatives.
- Work with Managers, Coordinators and Center Directors to support Teaching staff in implementing agency School Readiness Goals.
- Train Teachers regarding use of online database systems for tracking child progress.
- Prepare Teachers to use media, equipment and technology in relation to classroom and program goals, including presentations.
- Coach staff in classroom documentation including lesson planning, observation, screening, assessment, and analysis.
- Participate in meetings, classes, and trainings for professional growth.
- Ensure accurate documentation of child assessment data in database.
- Maintain effective relationships with staff through face to face conversations and written communication.
- Participate with other team members to collaborate regarding classroom and center needs.
- Stay current on national developments in ECE, inclusion, coaching and mental health by attending conferences, workshops/seminars, meetings; communicate appropriate information to staff, providers, families, Board, Policy Council, and community partners.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned by supervisor
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations
- Must be able to work on a computer for an extended period of time
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to travel locally for meetings, training and special events
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Join us in shaping brighter futures.
If you’re passionate about early learning, mentoring teachers, and helping children reach their fullest potential, we invite you to apply today!