Early Childhood Coach Req #2901

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPSLO is seeking an Early Childhood Coach to plan and support a developmentally appropriate, multicultural program for children and families. You will work with Education Coordinators to provide coaching, feedback, and guidance to teaching staff, helping ensure curriculum fidelity.

The role involves training staff, using CLASS scores to monitor progress, and collaborating on classroom setups and program implementation at the start of the year. Travel may be required per department needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Three years of teaching experience with children aged 0-5 in a licensed setting.
• One year of supervisory or administrative experience.
• Has a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
• Has certification in pediatric first aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Depending on the department assigned, a valid California driver’s license, a current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance may be required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Education Coordinators and specialists to plan, implement, and support a developmentally comprehensive, multicultural, and anti-bias program for children and families while ensuring curriculum fidelity across classrooms.
• Participates in the planning, development, and delivery of training for instructional staff to strengthen knowledge, skills, and understanding of child growth and development.
• Provides coaching, training, modeling, and ongoing guidance to instructional staff, monitors progress toward established goals, and scores teachers using the Classroom Assessment and Scoring System (CLASS).
• Supports instructional staff in using child assessment data to develop learning goals and implement activities that promote each child’s development and school readiness.
• Ensures indoor and outdoor learning environments are developmentally appropriate, safe, engaging, and aligned with program standards and environmental rating scales.
• Collaborates with education staff on classroom setup and program implementation at the beginning of the program year using fidelity tools and established quality standards.
• Participates in community partnerships and quality improvement initiatives, including Quality Matters, QRIS Consortium, First 5, and other early childhood education collaborations.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and collaboration with coaches, consultants, and professionals from partner agencies to support program quality and staff development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Supervisory/administrative

Multicultural & anti-bias approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Child Development Teacher Permit or higher

Pediatric first aid & CPR certification

Job description

As an Early Childhood Coach, you will play a vital role in planning and supporting the overall operations of our program. Working under the direction of the Education Coordinator, you'll provide essential feedback and guidance to help our teaching staff enhance their skills and provide the highest quality services to children and families. Your expertise will contribute to creating an enriching and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

What we're looking for in the ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
• Three years of teaching experience with children aged 0-5 in a licensed setting.
• One year of experience in a supervisory or administrative role.
• Has a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
• Has a certification in pediatric first aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Depending on the department assigned, a valid California driver's license, a current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance may be required to fulfill job-related travel. For positions where driving is an essential function of the job, candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have a minimum of three (3) years of driving experience. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
• Fluency in two or more languages, including one that supports the needs of the program and community is preferred, but not required

As an Early Childhood Coach you will:

• Works closely with Education Coordinators and specialists to plan, implement, and support a developmentally comprehensive, multicultural, and anti-bias program for children and families while ensuring curriculum fidelity across classrooms.
• Participates in the planning, development, and delivery of training for instructional staff to strengthen knowledge, skills, and understanding of child growth and development.
• Provides coaching, training, modeling, and ongoing guidance to instructional staff, monitors progress toward established goals, and scores teachers using the Classroom Assessment and Scoring System (CLASS).
• Supports instructional staff in using child assessment data to develop learning goals and implement activities that promote each child's development and school readiness.
• Ensures indoor and outdoor learning environments are developmentally appropriate, safe, engaging, and aligned with program standards and environmental rating scales.
• Collaborates with education staff on classroom setup and program implementation at the beginning of the program year using fidelity tools and established quality standards.
• Participates in community partnerships and quality improvement initiatives, including Quality Matters, QRIS Consortium, First 5, and other early childhood education collaborations.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and collaboration with coaches, consultants, and professionals from partner agencies to support program quality and staff development.
• Networks within and outside the agency to increase knowledge of available resources and services, strengthen community partnerships, support agency goals, and enhance CAPSLO's visibility.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and complies with all agency policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Follows all applicable safety policies and practices to ensure a safe environment for children, families, staff, and community members.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director and/or Education Coordinator.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.