Early Childhood Education Coach & Curriculum Leader

Family Development Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Development Services seeks a Child Development & Education Specialist to provide educational leadership and coaching for Head Start and Early Head Start teaching staff. You will lead centers, coach teachers, and support curriculum, assessment, and School Readiness goals.

The role involves observations, feedback, lesson planning, and staff development. You will collaborate with Center Directors on performance, monitor compliance, and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with ECE courses and experience.
• Experience in an early childhood setting is required.
• Coaching or leadership experience is preferred and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the educational lead for Head Start centers and coach teachers.
• Support curriculum implementation, child assessment, and School Readiness goals.
• Conduct classroom observations with ongoing feedback and professional development.
• Assist with lesson planning, classroom management, and documentation of assessments.
• Analyze child outcomes data and support individualized learning plans.
• Participate in staff training, team meetings, and community events.
• Collaborate with Center Directors on performance and staff development.

Skills

Educational leadership

Coaching

Curriculum implementation

Child assessment

Staff development

Classroom observation

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Data analysis

Professional development

Home visits

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field with 6 ECE courses and preschool teaching experience

State preschool teaching certification with preschool teaching experience

Job description

Family Development Services seeks a Child Development & Education Specialist to provide educational leadership and coaching for Head Start and Early Head Start teaching staff. You will lead centers, coach teachers, and support curriculum, assessment, and School Readiness goals.

The role involves observations, feedback, lesson planning, and staff development. You will collaborate with Center Directors on performance, monitor compliance, and contribute to continuous quality improvement.