About this role
At Alliance Center for Education, we are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and support to children, families, and staff. Our Early Head Start program is designed to ensure a nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive learning environment for infants and toddlers.
We are currently seeking an Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Coach to join our team and support the continuous improvement of our infant/toddler classrooms and home-visiting programs.
Position Summary:
The Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Coach is responsible for coaching and supporting teachers and home visitors to maintain a high-quality learning environment. This role includes providing technical assistance, professional development, and training to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and AC4Ed policies. The coach will play a critical role in improving teaching practices and promoting positive outcomes for children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish collaborative coaching relationships with teachers and home visitors.
- Conduct focused classroom observations, provide feedback, and support professional development.
- Assist in implementing program fidelity in alignment with Head Start goals, CLASS, and EHS objectives.
- Support data collection efforts to assess teacher growth and coaching effectiveness.
- Conduct classroom assessments and provide feedback on curriculum implementation, classroom management, and behavior strategies.
- Support teachers in developing strategies for a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance staff skills and best practices.
- Conduct CLASS observations twice a year and monitoring visits three times a year.
- Assist in planning and coordinating family engagement activities.
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold AC4Eds mission and values in all interactions.
Eligible for $500.00 Hiring Bonus following successful completion of 90 days of employment with documented performance evaluation.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, plus 2-4 years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge: Understanding of Head Start policies, licensing requirements, and performance standards.
- Skills: Strong coaching, training, and leadership skills with the ability to analyze data and drive continuous improvement.
- Certifications: Must maintain CLASS Reliable Assessor certification.
- Other Requirements: A valid drivers license and daily access to a vehicle. Must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and random drug screenings.
What We Offer:
- Employee group medical insurance
- Employee group dental insurance
- Employee group vision insurance
- Medical coverage options for dependents
- Employee basic life insurance
- Employee voluntary life insurance
- Employee short term disability
- Employee long term disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Professional Development
- Ongoing Support
- Consistent Schedule