Early Childhood Coach & Compliance Specialist

Pacific Clinics; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Retirement options

Flex Spending

EAP

Job summary

Pacific Clinics in Pasadena, CA, seeks an Education Coordinator to support Family Childcare Providers (FCCP) delivering Head Start/Early Head Start services. You will provide training, supervision, and coaching to elevate program quality and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes ongoing professional development, observation-based coaching, and strong collaboration with program staff to optimize enrollment and family referrals while upholding the agency’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in child development or early care and education programs.
• Knowledge of infant and toddler development preferred.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Armenian, or Mandarin preferred.
• Familiarity with assessment tools such as ECERS, FCCERS, DRDP, CLASS, and ASQ/ASQ: SE preferred.
• Strong understanding of Child Development & Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse client populations.
• Valid California driver's license and insurable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Supports a caseload of Family Childcare partners by providing guidance on implementing child development best practices, ensuring adherence to licensing requirements and HS performance standards.
• Provide comprehensive supervision of partner FCCs and keep and maintain observations to ensure compliance with contracts, licensing requirements, and HS performance standards.
• Provide ongoing training, mentoring, and goal planning for partners using the practice-based coaching model to measure progress and facilitate continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular coaching visits with partners to support the implementation of assigned curriculum and ensure alignment with assessment tools and program standards.
• Demonstrate and advocate for developmentally appropriate practices, serving as a vital resource for Family Childcare partners to elevate the quality of childcare.
• Maintain accurate educational records for partners and diligently monitor the progress ensuring timelines are met.
• Maintain a close collaboration with program staff to ensure optimal enrollment, supporting the team with family’s referral process and facilitating access to a wide array of comprehensive services.
• Assist in organizing and participating in Family Engagement activities, events, and training sessions to foster stronger connections between families and childcare partners.
• Collaboratively work with the team to support children, families, and partners in overcoming challenges. Facilitate case conferencing to promote resolutions and assist in developing goals to address and resolve challenges.
• Uphold Pacific Clinics’ mission and values in all interactions, fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and compassion.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish/Armenian/Mandarin)

Diversity-friendly

Education

BA/BS in Child Development or related field

Tools

ECERS

FCCERS

DRDP

CLASS

ASQ/ASQ:SE

Job description

Pacific Clinics in Pasadena, CA, seeks an Education Coordinator to support Family Childcare Providers (FCCP) delivering Head Start/Early Head Start services. You will provide training, supervision, and coaching to elevate program quality and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes ongoing professional development, observation-based coaching, and strong collaboration with program staff to optimize enrollment and family referrals while upholding the agency’s mission and values.