Early Head Start Education & Quality Coach

ONE PLACE; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

One Place in Jacksonville, NC seeks an EHS Education and Program Quality Specialist to strengthen education, safety, and quality across EHS-CCP sites in Onslow County. You will collaborate with educators, families, and community agencies on teaching, individualized learning, family engagement, and compliance.

The role focuses on coaching, PD design, curriculum alignment with HSELOF/NCFELD, and using data to improve child outcomes and school readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Minimum of two years working with infants/toddlers and families in ECE settings.
• Knowledge of HSPPS, HSELOF, NC DCDEE licensing rules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach staff using Practice-Based Coaching with SMART goals and feedback.
• Design and deliver PD in instructional strategies and trauma-informed practices.
• Support fidelity of curriculum and alignment with Head Start frameworks.
• Train staff on Teaching Strategies GOLD and data-driven instruction.
• Coordinate screenings, referrals, and follow-up with agencies and families.
• Conduct observations and ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Coaching

Professional development

Curriculum & instruction

Child assessment

Screenings & referrals

Safety & compliance

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

ChildPlus

Job description

One Place in Jacksonville, NC seeks an EHS Education and Program Quality Specialist to strengthen education, safety, and quality across EHS-CCP sites in Onslow County. You will collaborate with educators, families, and community agencies on teaching, individualized learning, family engagement, and compliance.

The role focuses on coaching, PD design, curriculum alignment with HSELOF/NCFELD, and using data to improve child outcomes and school readiness.