Early Learning Coach

Jobtailor; Spokane, Washington (WA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Spokane, WA seeks a coaching professional to guide child care providers through the WA State Early Achievers system, focusing on program quality and inclusive coaching. You will work in person, virtually, and by email to support learning environments and data-driven improvement.

The role emphasizes adult coaching, knowledge of WA guidelines, and collaboration with teams to implement Quality Improvement Plans and provider training.

Qualifications

• Minimum AAS in ECE required.
• AA with plan to obtain BA accepted; BA preferred.
• 3–5 years leadership experience in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Knowledge of WA Early Learning Guidelines and licensing policies.
• Ability to coach adults and apply adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Guide licensed child care providers through the WA State Early Achievers system to improve program quality.
• Provide culturally inclusive coaching and technical assistance in person, virtually, and via email.
• Help providers build capacity in early learning practices, self-assessments, and technology use.
• Use Practice-Based Coaching, CLASS, and ERS to assess and improve environments.
• Support providers in Quality Improvement Plans aligned with state standards.
• Deliver training and support for professional learning communities.
• Collaborate with providers to collect and use classroom data for continuous improvement.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and webinars aligned with Early Achievers goals.
• Connect families to high-quality child care through the Early Achievers program.

Skills

Practice-Based Coaching

CLASS

ERS

Quality Improvement Plans

Data Collection

Evaluation Processes

Basic Arithmetic

Database Entry

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Clear Verbal Communication

Adaptable Writing Style

Motivation & Feedback

Education

AAS in ECE

AA with a Professional Development Plan to obtain a BA accepted

BA in ECE or related degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

• Guide licensed child care providers through the WA State Early Achievers system to improve program quality
• Provide culturally inclusive coaching and technical assistance in person, virtually, and via email
• Help providers build capacity in early learning practices, program self-assessments, and technology use
• Use Practice-Based Coaching, CLASS, and ERS to assess and improve learning environments
• Support providers in creating and maintaining Quality Improvement Plans aligned with state standards
• Deliver training and support for professional learning communities
• Collaborate with providers to collect and use classroom data for continuous improvement
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and webinars aligned with Early Achievers goals
• Connect families to high-quality child care through the Early Achievers program

Requirements

• AAS in ECE required
• AA with a Professional Development Plan to obtain a BA accepted
• BA in ECE or related degree preferred
• 3-5 years minimum demonstrated leadership experience in Early Childhood Education or a related field, including working with young children in a group setting
• Knowledge of the Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines
• Ability to support and motivate people toward desired goals
• Ability to provide leadership, innovation, motivation, and constructive feedback to Early Learning professionals
• Commitment to utilizing and supporting research-based assessments to guide quality improvement plans
• Knowledge of Washington State child care licensing and the regulatory environment for family- and center-based child care
• Knowledge of child care licensing program policies and early childhood education
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Early Achievers
• Experience coaching or training adults and knowledge of adult learning principles
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice from birth to age 8
• Ability to translate training into practice
• Current valid driver's license and liability insurance
• Ability to pass ongoing background checks
• Clear and persuasive verbal communication, listening, clarification, question response, and group presentation skills
• Clear and informative writing, editing, adaptable writing style, numerical data presentation, and written information interpretation
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly
• Intermediate-level skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with database entry, data collection, and evaluation processes

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Early Childhood Education with a focus on coaching, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in utilizing research-based assessments and data-driven strategies to enhance early learning environments and support child care providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• AAS In ECE
• 3-5 Years Leadership Experience In Early Childhood Education
• Knowledge Of Washington State Early Learning And Development Guidelines
• Experience Coaching Or Training Adults
• Knowledge Of Child Development And Developmentally Appropriate Practice

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Practice-Based Coaching
• CLASS
• ERS
• Quality Improvement Plans
• Data Collection
• Evaluation Processes
• Basic Arithmetic
• Database Entry

Soft Skills

• Clear And Persuasive Verbal Communication
• Adaptable Writing Style
• Ability To Motivate People

Certifications & Qualifications

• Current Valid Driver's License
• Liability Insurance

Industry Keywords

• Washington State Child Care Licensing
• Early Achievers
• Child Care Licensing Program Policies
• Regulatory Environment
• Adult Learning Principles

Tools & Technologies

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Outlook