Early Childhood Leadership Coach

University of Massachusetts Boston; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Massachusetts Boston seeks an Early Childhood Leadership Coach to deliver coaching services as part of the leadership coaching team for Institute for Early Education Leadership and Innovation and related MA grant projects. The role oversees regional coaching delivery, supports program leaders to improve teaching and quality, and ensures compliance with grant requirements.

It requires a Bachelor’s in ECE plus extensive leadership experience in licensed programs; a graduate degree is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
• 10+ years experience working in/with EEC-licensed early care and education programs including at least 3 years in ECE program leadership and administration.
• Graduate degree/Post Masters certificate in ECE preferred.
• Internal candidates only in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting.

Responsabilités

• Oversee coaching planning and delivery for Metro Boston or assigned region; implement Leadership Coaching Model.
• Use the coaching cycle of assessment, goal-setting, observation, implementation, feedback and reflection to build leadership capacity.
• Meet with coaches monthly for supervision and evaluation of progress.
• Train/supervise hourly contractual coaches in the assigned region.
• Ensure coaching content and practice comply with grant requirements.
• Devise systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting of coaching program data.
• Provide client-oriented service and support; collaborate with the project Coordinator and Training Specialist.
• Conduct outreach and maintain public relations within the community.
• Participate in required coach professional development activities.
• Record and submit coaching logs and data elements.
• Lead recruitment strategy to attract and retain participants and organizations.

Connaissances

Leadership experience

Program administration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Graduate degree in ECE preferred

Description du poste

Job no: 530338

Position Type: Staff Full Time

Campus: UMass Boston

Department: Institute for Early Education

Pay Grade: 33

Date opened: 19 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

General Summary

The Early Childhood Leadership Coach will be responsible for the delivery of coaching services as part of the leadership coaching team at the Institute for Early Education Leadership and Innovation and its grant-funded projects with the MA Department of Early Education and Care.

Examples of Duties

• Oversee coaching planning and delivery for Metro Boston or other assigned region; this will include outreach and recruitment, implementation of the Leadership Coaching Model
• Utilize the coaching model’s cycle of program assessment, goal-setting, observation, implementation, feedback, and reflection to build the capacity of program leaders to improve teaching and program quality
• Meet with coaches monthly for supervision and evaluation of the progress of programs.
• Train/supervise hourly contractual coaches working in the assigned region
• Ensure that all coaching content and practice is in compliance with university and contractual grant requirements
• Devise systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting and management of all related coaching program data;
• Provide client oriented service and support programs and providers as needed; Collaborate with project Coordinator and Training Specialist to ensure high quality program delivery;
• Conduct outreach and maintain public relations within the community;
• Participate in all required coach professional development activities
• Record and submit all required coaching logs and data elements
• Lead a recruitment strategy to attract and retain participants and organizations in our programs.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field, and 10 + years experience working in/with EEC-licensed early care and education programs including at least 3 years in ECE program leadership and administration. Graduate degree/Post Masters certificate in ECE preferred.

Only Internal candidates in the Professional Staff Bargaining Unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Salary Ranges for the appropriate Pay Grade can be found at the following link

Grade: 33

Salary Ranges

This is an exempt union position. This is a grant funded position with a current end date of June 30, 2027, subject to renewal contingent on funding and university needs.

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail] or 617-287-5150.

Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time