Education Coach

60 Innovative Network of Knowledge; Poteet (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

60 Innovative Network of Knowledge is seeking an educator with a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in early childhood education to lead and coach staff in a dynamic Head Start environment. The role emphasizes health and safety, developmentally appropriate practice, and collaboration with families in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities include coaching teachers, monitoring curricula, and ensuring compliance with federal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or higher with related coursework.
• Experience with children with disabilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Must lift up to 60 pounds.
• Health exam and background checks required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff, consultants, contractors, and volunteers protect children’s health and safety.
• Provide ongoing coaching on effective teaching aligned with Head Start framework.
• Monitor classroom environment and curricula for developmentally appropriate learning.
• Monitor compliance with CLASS: Pre‑K.
• Implement tools for screenings and ongoing child assessments.
• Engage parents in conferences and events.
• Maintain safety and documentation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

Job description

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in early childhood education, or a Bachelor’s or advanced degree with equivalent coursework in early childhood education and early education teaching experience.

Work Experience

• Experience with children with disabilities; preferred collaboration with community partners.

Critical Action Items & Measurable Deliverables

• Ensure staff, consultants, contractors, and volunteers protect the physical and mental health and safety of our children and no child is left alone or unsupervised while under our care. (HSPPS§1302.90)
• Provide ongoing coaching on and evaluation of effective teaching in an organized learning environment that promotes healthy development and children’s skill growth aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five, including children with disabilities. (HSPPS§1302.31)
• Monitor and evaluate the classroom environment and implementation of prescribed curricula to provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences in language, literacy, social and emotional development, math, science, social studies, creative arts, and physical development, and integrate child assessment data in individual and group planning. (HSPPS §1302.31, §1302.32)
• Monitor compliance with positive adult-child interactions as measured by the CLASS: Pre‑K instrument. (HSPPS §1304.16)
• Implement tools that support screenings, assessments, and ongoing evaluation of a child’s developmental level and progress in outcomes. (HSPPS §1302.33)
• Identify opportunities for parents and family members to engage in their child’s development and in program services, including parent conferences and group activities. (HSPPS §1302.34)
• Follow appropriate practices to keep children safe during all activities, including reporting suspected or known child abuse and neglect, appropriate supervision of children at all times, and all standards of conduct. (HSPPS §1302.47, §1302.90)
• Complete minimum training requirements as specified in state and federal standards. (HSPPS §1302.92)
• Create weekly lesson plans which reflect opportunities for positive adult-child interactions, including individualized curriculum.
• Schedule regular communication with teaching staff to ensure they are well-informed about their children’s routine, classroom activities, behavior, and progress.
• Complete all required child screenings and assessments on time.
• Organize child files, classroom forms, and other documentation while confirming documents are current and compliant.
• Monitor the classroom to be free from physical and environmental hazards.
• Provide oversight of incident reporting to ensure it occurs within the timeframes designated in program policy and protocol.

Other Responsibilities

• Evaluate the implementation of and provide feedback on curricula, equipment, supplies and physical space for indoor and outdoor learning environments.
• Share data used to monitor the quality of instruction and classroom environments, including adult-child interactions, and provide recommendations for continued professional development.
• Identify potential interference with a child’s development and school readiness and coordinate with education, family, mental health and/or child development professional program staff to address identified needs.
• Participate in school functions, scheduled meetings and team decision and operations.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, peers, other staff members, service providers, and professionals.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Communicate in writing and verbally in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
• Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all INK policies and procedures.
• Organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Work independently.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a health examination.
• Confirm work eligibility status.
• Pass a driving history check.
• Pass a clear criminal background check.
• Be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Be able to stand, sit on the floor, bend, squat, kneel, lift children, and engage with children.
• Be exposed to communicable diseases and other hazards such as cigarette smoke, pets, and risk neighborhoods.
• Travel up to 50% by car, bus, airplane, or train for conferences, meetings, and other duties; occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional evenings and weekend work for events such as home visits, parent‑teacher conferences, Parent Committee meetings, community, social events, and field trips.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

INK is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.