Early Childhood Education Support Coach

Reading Area Community College; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Area Community College in Reading, Pennsylvania, is seeking an Early Childhood Education Support Coach to assist ECE students, especially English Language Learners, through embedded class support and small group sessions during education lab hours. The role also guides students through professional development funding and CDA credential processes, and helps place CDA/ PDO participants.

Qualified candidates will have an Associate Degree in ECE and at least three years of childcare

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate Degree in ECE.
• Three years’ work experience in childcare/pre-school programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected; familiarity with administrative software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with ECE coordinator/instructor weekly to align course coverage.
• Coach ELL students to support understanding of content and assignments.
• Help students develop portfolios and reach CDA prep milestones.
• Support staff recruitment and program enrollment processes.
• Submit weekly reports on student meetings and supports provided.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Ellucian Colleague

Education

Associate Degree in ECE

Three years’ work experience in childcare/pre-school programs

Job description

Job Details

Title: Early Childhood Education Support Coach Announce date:10/14/2026 Apply by date:10/27/2026 Application status:Accepting Applications Position type: Full-time Salary:$42,000 per year

Working Hours:

Working hours for this position consist of a 7.5 hour period per day Monday through Friday exclusive of a ½ or 1 hour lunch. Specific work hours to be agreed upon by the supervisor and employee prior to the onset of employment.

RACC is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with government regulations we are required to record numbers of job applicants by sex and ethnic category. We ask that you indicate your race or national origin and sex, but you are not required to provide this information. This information will not be kept with your application and will be used only in accordance with state and federal regulations.

If you are chosen for this position, a background check will be required. Full details regarding the background check are available here.

Summary

The ECE Support Coach will assist ECE program students, especially English Language Learners (ELLs), in the form of embedded course support (during class time and online) and small group peer support sessions during education lab hours. Additionally, the ECE Support Coach will guide potential students through the professional development funding process and college application process; and help register the appropriate students for ECE Professional Development Organization (PDO) funded classes. In addition, the ECE Support Coach will manage students who are pursuing the CDA credential and work with local childcare centers to recruit incumbent staff into the ECE program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Meet with Early Childhood Education coordinator/instructor (s) weekly to be aware of course content and coverage for courses assigned
2. Coach students, especially ELLs, to support their understanding of content and assignments
3. Coach students, especially ELLs, in course work, field experience, and portfolio development in individual and group sessions
4. Case manage students in the entry level courses to support them in earning the ECE Micro Badge and ECE CDA Prep Certificate
5. Coach incumbent childcare center staff members who are recruited to the program in the RACC and PDO application process
6. Work with childcare centers to recruit and retain incumbent ECE staff students
7. Provide support to students in developing course and CDA portfolios
8. Submit a weekly report to Coordinator of Early Childhood Education (ECE) identifying students met with and supports provided
9. Provide support for grant reporting as needed
10. Other related responsibilities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Required

• Associate Degree in ECE
• Three years’ work experience in childcare/ pre-school programs

Preferred

• Associate Degree in ECE from RACC
• Bilingual Spanish/English

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet skills. Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague or other administrative software a plus.

Communication Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and

memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, to sit and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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