ECE Coach: Elevate Classrooms & School Readiness

Easterseals Southern California; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 97,424,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southern California seeks a highly qualified Early Childhood Education Coach to provide practice-based coaching for Head Start/ Early Head Start staff. You will observe, model, and mentor teachers to improve interactions and child outcomes toward school readiness.

Responsibilities include delivering trainings, maintaining CLASS data reliability, and collaborating with program leadership to enhance curriculum and policy implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Master Teacher level permit and ongoing education requirements.
• Infant/Toddler units with B grade or better.
• CPR/First Aid and food handler certifications.
• Experience with CLASS, HS/EHS standards and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and ongoing training and TA to staff and Center Directors.
• Develop and update procedures for curriculum and outcomes.
• Maintain CLASS reliability; design assessment plans.
• Analyze CLASS data and support staff development.
• Collaborate with ECE manager on program goals and objectives.
• Monitor developmental approach to child outcomes and readiness.
• Design and implement staff trainings for improvement.
• Provide input on staff performance and coordinate trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Observation & assessment

Coaching & mentoring

Staff training delivery

Data analysis (CLASS)

Experience with diverse families

MS Office

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in ECE/Child Development

Master Teacher or higher permit

Infant/Toddler units (3–6)

CPR / First Aid certificate

Food handler's certificate

Tools

CLASS observation tool

Creative Curriculum

Teaching Strategies

KINDERcharts

Job description

Easterseals Southern California seeks a highly qualified Early Childhood Education Coach to provide practice-based coaching for Head Start/ Early Head Start staff. You will observe, model, and mentor teachers to improve interactions and child outcomes toward school readiness.

Responsibilities include delivering trainings, maintaining CLASS data reliability, and collaborating with program leadership to enhance curriculum and policy implementation.