Early Childhood Education Coach

Southwest Human Development; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certified

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) employer contribution

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Southwest Human Development in Phoenix seeks an Early Childhood Education Coach to mentor center staff, implement best practices, and help programs meet quality standards.

You will conduct coaching visits, provide training, and develop Quality Improvement Plans based on adult learning principles. A Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field is required, with five years in licensed settings; a Master’s degree is preferred for advanced opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field is required.
• Five years of experience in licensed/regulated early childhood settings with children birth through 8 years.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, coaching, and staff training.
• Familiarity with ADHS/ADES child care regulations and quality indicators.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to review assessment findings and plan Quality Improvement Plans.
• Coach visits including observations, feedback, training, modeling, and resources.
• Consult with participants to plan and implement training and technical assistance.
• Maintain documentation of coach activities and participant progress.

Skills

Active Listening

Continuous Learning

Coaching

Collaboration

Commitment

Creative Thinking

Cultural Sensitivity

Dependability

Influencing

Microsoft Office

Oral Communication

Planning Organizing

Prioritization

Professional

Relationship Building

Time Management

Training

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Master’s degree in ECE or related field

Job description

Make a difference from day one

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why candidates love working here

• Contribute to meaningful work that helps children and families build strong foundations for the future.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off, and 401(k) employer contribution every paycheck.
• Build your future with access to learning, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven culture where your work truly matters.
• Join a Great Place to Work® Certified organization, with a culture shaped by employee feedback and built on trust, support, and collaboration.

Job title: Early Childhood Education Coach

The Early Childhood Education Coach is responsible for providing guidance and support to early care and education programs to enhance the quality of care and education provided to young children. This role involves working closely with program and teaching staff to implement best practices, assess program effectiveness, and develop quality improvement plans. The Early Childhood Education Coach will utilize their expertise in early childhood education to mentor and train staff, ensuring that programs can meet established quality standards. This position requires a deep understanding of early childhood development, strong communication skills, and a commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with child care center or family home care staff, and as applicable, other technical assistance service providers to review assessment findings to plan supportive service intervention and develop Quality Improvement Plans.
• Assist in the implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan through regular coaching visits including, but not limited to, observations, reflective feedback, training, modeling, and/or providing resources.
• Consult directly with participants to plan and implement training or direct technical assistance in a variety of areas based on best practice principles in adult learning and identified goals and objectives of the Quality Improvement Plans.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on coach activities and participant progress including coaching logs, activity log entries and Quality Improvement Plans.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (ECE), child development, or a closely related field.
• Five years of experience working in a licensed and/or regulated early childhood setting with children birth through 8 years of age.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of the following topics:
  • Training, coaching, or mentoring of adults
  • Adult learning theory and practices
  • Child development/Early childhood education
  • ADHS/ADES child care regulations
  • Indicators of quality in early care and education setting
  • Curriculum and assessment in early childhood settings
  • Early childhood community resources

What Sets You Apart:

• Master’s degree in ECE, child development, or a closely related field, preferred.
• Direct work with infants, toddlers and preschools in an early childhood setting, preferred.

Southwest Human Development is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for our employees and the communities we serve.

Learn More About Working With Us

Our core values reflect our commitment to children, families, caregivers, and the communities we serve. They guide how we work, how we support one another, and how we grow as a team. Learn more about our values and benefits here.

Experience

Required

• Awareness of community resources that support young children and families
• Knowledge of early childhood curriculum and assessment practices
• Understanding of quality indicators in early care and education settings
• Familiarity with ADHS and ADES child care regulations
• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education
• Understanding of adult learning principles and best practices
• Experience in training, coaching, or mentoring adults
• 5 year(s): Experience working in a licensed and/or regulated early childhood setting with children birth through 8 years of age.

Preferred

• Direct work with infants, toddlers and preschools in an early childhood setting preferred.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Early Childhood Education or related field

Preferred

• Masters or better in Early Childhood Education or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Auto Ins Certificate
• CPR and First Aid Cert
• DES Criminal Affidavit
• Driver License
• ECERS-3 Training Initial
• FCCERS-3 Training Initial
• Fingerprint Card Level 1
• FPC DPS Verification
• Infant CLASS Initial Cert
• ITERS-3 Training Initial
• PreK CLASS Initial Cert

Preferred

• DCS APS CBC Online Check
• Toddler CLASS InitialCert

Skills

Preferred

• Active Listening
• Continuous Learning
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Commitment
• Creative Thinking
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Dependability
• Influencing
• Microsoft Office
• Oral Communication
• Planning Organizing
• Prioritization
• Professional
• Relationship Building
• Time Management
• Training
• Written Communication

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