Early Learning Coach

Community-Minded Enterprises; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Community-Minded Enterprises (CME) seeks an Early Learning Coach to support child care providers in Washington State, focusing on improving program quality and family access to high-quality care through Early Achievers. This role involves hands-on coaching, technical assistance, and resource provision for centers and family homes.

You will use evidence-based tools to guide quality improvements, support adult learning, and connect families with quality providers while collaborating with teams and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years leadership experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of the Washington State Early Learning Guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to coach adults and translate training into practice.
• Spanish bilingual/biliterate is required.

Responsibilities

• Guide licensed providers through WA Early Achievers to improve quality.
• Provide coaching in person, virtually, and via email.
• Help providers develop capacity in learning practices and program self-assessments.
• Use CLASS, Practice-Based Coaching, and ERS to improve environments.
• Support providers in creating and maintaining Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs).
• Deliver high-quality training for professional learning communities.
• Collaborate with providers to collect and use classroom data for improvement.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and webinars to align with Early Achievers goals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Bilingual Spanish

Adult coaching

Data-driven improvement

Education

AAS in ECE

AA with plan to BA

BA in ECE or related degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Mission: Transform Early Childhood Education as an Early Learning Coach!

$2,000 Sign On Bonus Available

Are you passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of high-quality child care to change lives? At Community-Minded Enterprises (CME), we’re on a mission to elevate early learning across Washington State. As an Early Learning Coach, you’ll play a vital role in supporting child care providers to enhance their programs, meet quality standards, and create nurturing environments where children can thrive.

In this role, you’ll provide hands‑on coaching, technical assistance, and valuable resources to child care providers, both in centers and family home settings. Through the Early Achievers program, you’ll connect families to high-quality child care and ensure that providers have the tools they need to succeed.

Key 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 areas like early learning practices, program self‑assessments, and technology use.
• Use tools such as Practice‑Based Coaching, CLASS, and ERS to assess and improve learning environments.
• Support providers in creating and maintaining Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) aligned with state standards.
• Deliver high‑quality 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 to ensure alignment with Early Achievers goals.

Qualifications

• AAS in ECE required. Or AAs with a Professional Development Plan to obtain a BA. BA in ECE or related degree preferred.
• 3‑5 years minimum demonstrated leadership experience in Early Childhood Education or related field, and working with young children in a group setting.
• Knowledge of the Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines.
• Proven ability to effectively support and motivate people toward the achievement of desired goals.
• Ability to provide leadership, innovation, motivation, and constructive feedback to Early Learning professionals.
• Comfort and a commitment to utilizing and supporting the use of research‑based assessments to guide the development of a quality improvement plan.
• Knowledge of Washington State child care licensing and the regulatory environment surrounding Family and Center‑based Child Care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child care licensing program policies and early childhood education.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated ability to translate training into practice.

Certificates and Licenses

• Current valid driver’s license and liability insurance.
• Ability to pass ongoing background checks.

Language Ability

• Must be bilingual/biliterate in Spanish. Must have the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings.
• Must be able to write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; read and interpret written information.

Math Ability

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate‑level skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with database entry, data collection, and evaluation processes.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Your work will drive real change in communities across the state.
• Collaborate with Passionate People: Join a team of dedicated individuals committed to our mission.
• Grow Your Career: Enjoy opportunities for professional development and growth.

Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Enjoy competitive pay ($23.65 to $31.78 per hour).
• Health.
• Dental.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.

CME is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and encourages women, persons of color, and those with disabilities to apply.

We actively celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

CME is an E-Verify employer.