Early Childhood Coach & Staff Development Lead

CAPSLO; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPSLO is seeking an Early Childhood Coach to support developmentally appropriate programming for children and families. You will work under the Education Coordinator to plan, train, and guide staff to strengthen skills and ensure high-quality services.

The role emphasizes coaching, assessment, and collaboration with community partners, including Quality Matters and QRIS. A California driver’s license may be required for travel; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Three years of teaching experience with children 0–5 in a licensed setting.
• One year of supervisory or administrative experience.
• 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).
• May require a valid California driver’s license, driving record, and proof of insurance for job-related travel; some positions require travel. Age 21+ and 3 years of driving experience where driving is essential.
• Fluency in two or more languages preferred but not required.

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 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 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, 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.

Skills

Multilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Job description

CAPSLO is seeking an Early Childhood Coach to support developmentally appropriate programming for children and families. You will work under the Education Coordinator to plan, train, and guide staff to strengthen skills and ensure high-quality services.

The role emphasizes coaching, assessment, and collaboration with community partners, including Quality Matters and QRIS. A California driver’s license may be required for travel; bilingual abilities are a plus.