Early Childhood Coach & Staff Development Lead

Save the Children; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Save the Children in Louisiana seeks an Early Childhood and Development Coach to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You will provide training, coaching, and technical assistance to classroom staff, ensuring high-quality early education aligned with curriculum and program goals.

You will monitor progress, collaborate with the Program Director and other managers, and help staff implement best practices while maintaining compliance with Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in early childhood education with teaching experience.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers and/or preschool children.
• Experience in supervision and training.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with very young children.
• Experience using assessment data to drive coaching aligned with goals.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assess education staff and identify areas for intensive coaching.
• Align teaching practices with school readiness objectives.
• Provide coaching with observation and feedback.
• Offer professional development aligned with program goals.
• Communicate with Program Director and Managers to resolve issues.
• Ensure classrooms have supplies and age-appropriate activities.
• Attend home visits and IEP/IFSP meetings when needed.
• Monitor progress toward program objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching

Adult learning

Supervision

Program coordination

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

2+ years experience with infants/toddlers/preschool

Job description

Save the Children in Louisiana seeks an Early Childhood and Development Coach to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs. You will provide training, coaching, and technical assistance to classroom staff, ensuring high-quality early education aligned with curriculum and program goals.

You will monitor progress, collaborate with the Program Director and other managers, and help staff implement best practices while maintaining compliance with Head Start standards.