Education & Inclusion Coach

Family and Child Empowerment Services - San Francisco; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay $38-$42

Healthcare premiums paid

Paid time off: 3 weeks + holidays + 10

Retirement plan with 7% match

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Impactful work for families

Job summary

Family and Child Empowerment Services (FACES) in San Francisco seeks an Education and Inclusion Coach to support our FCCHEN providers and the children they serve. The role blends on-site and remote coaching to improve quality, professional development, and evidence-based practices in early childhood education.

The position involves conducting FCCERS and CLASS assessments, data collection, and collaborative trainings with the coaching team, with travel across San Francisco and fluency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of lead teacher experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of coaching adult learners.
• Experience supporting children with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Hold or qualify for California Child Site Supervisor permit.
• Fluent in Cantonese and English; written Cantonese/Mandarin a plus.
• Experience coaching staff and leading trainings.
• Willingness for weekend/evening trainings (overtime per CA law).
• Knowledge of ECE curricula, assessments, screening tools (FCCERS, CLASS, ASQ, DRDP).
• Preferred: CLASS (Infant/Toddler/PreK) and PITC Facilitator certifications.
• Able to lift 10–50 pounds and travel within SF.
• Valid CA driver’s license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching to FCC providers implementing best practices.
• Support developmentally appropriate classroom activities and child progress tracking.
• Collect and analyze educational data (DRDP, IEP/IFSP, licensing, health docs).
• Conduct FCCERS and CLASS assessments and partner with providers to improve quality.
• Collaborate with coaching team to run trainings and PLCs.
• Travel to FCC homes/centers in SF for coaching and site visits.
• Participate in trainings/meetings with FCCHEN and SFDEC.

Skills

Lead teacher experience

Coaching adults

Inclusion support

California Site Supervisor permit

Bilingual Cantonese & English

Staff coaching & training

ECE assessments knowledge (FCCERS, CL…

CLASS certification

PITC facilitator

Physical ability

Driver's license

Background checks (fingerprint/TB/CPR)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Tools

California driver’s license

Job description

At Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES), we envision a future where all families have what they need to live, grow, and thrive in San Francisco. We provide families with high-quality early childhood education; after-school and summer enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals.

Position Summary

FACES seeks an experienced Education and Inclusion Coach to provide coaching and inclusion services to our Family Child Care Network (FCCHEN) providers and the children they serve. The role delivers on-site and distance coaching to home-based providers serving children 0-12, supporting quality improvement goals, professional development, and best practices in early childhood education and delivers comprehensive assessment and intervention services for children with developmental needs.

What You’ll Do

Coaching (80%)

• Provide one-on-one coaching to a caseload of FCC providers using practice-based, instructional, and transformational coaching approaches aligned with Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) goals.
• Support providers in implementing best practices and developmentally appropriate classroom activities to support children’s individual needs.
• Collect, monitor, and analyze educational data, including children’s progress reports, DRDP (Desired Results Developmental Profile) data, IEPs(Individualized Education Program)/IFSPs(Individualized Family Service Plan), professional development records, licensing reports, and health and nutrition documentation.
• Conduct FCCERS (Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale) and CLASS (Classroom Assessments Scoring System) assessments and partner with FCC providers to use formal and informal data to establish and track quality improvement goals.
• Collaborate with the coaching team to facilitate trainings and PLCs (Professional Learning Communities).
• Travel to family child care homes and Child Development Centers throughout San Francisco to provide individualized coaching and support, conduct site visits, and distribute educational materials.
• Participate in required trainings and meetings through FCCHEN dept and the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood(DEC), including coaching collaborative meetings, FCC roundtables, and professional development sessions.

Inclusion (20%)

• Provide individualized on-site and distance, one-to-one support to FCC providers serving children with suspected developmental needs or delays.
• Support implementation of individualized goals outlined in IEPs and IFSPs and develop systems to track progress over time.
• Partner with the Educational Manager to guide providers in implementing CSEFEL (Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning) tools to support children‘s social-emotional development.
• Track, collaborate and follow up with ASQ (Ages and Stages Questionnaire) and DRDP concerns with providers and families.
• Assist providers in identifying and accessing resources such as adaptive equipment and instructional materials to support school readiness for all children.
• Meet with providers, guardians, and consultants (i.e. OT (Occupational Therapist), mental health services, etc.) as needed to discuss and interpret ASQs, IEPs, and assessments.
• Support families and providers through the referrals process, advocate as needed, and serve as an inclusion liaison to strengthen systems of support for children with developmental delays or special needs.

Commitment:

• The temporary Enrollment & Engagement Counselor will commit to work full time.
• This position is hybrid with 3 days on-site and 2 days WFH.

Qualifications

You have a solid mix of the following knowledge, ability, skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a lead teacher
• Minimum of 2 years of coaching adult learning
• Experience providing individualized support to children with developmental delays or disabilities (e.g. autism, speech, and language impairment) preferred; training available for candidates with strong classroom experience but less inclusion-specific background
• Hold or qualify for the California Child Site Supervisor permit (Special Education Certification plus)
• Fluent in spoken Cantonese and English required. Written Cantonese and Mandarin are both a plus
• Experience coaching and mentoring staff and facilitating workshops or trainings (preferred)
• Requires occasional weekend and evening training or events participation (approximately 4-5 times per year); compensated as overtime in accordance with California law
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of ECE curricula, assessments, and screening tools, including FCCERS, CLASS, ASQ, CSEFEL, DRDP , etc. Or willingness to be trained on these tools
• Preferred certifications: CLASS (Infant, Toddler, and 2nd Pre K) and Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) Facilitator
• Ability to frequently lift and carry materials weighing between ten (10) to fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to frequently travel within San Francisco; must possess a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Ability to meet and maintain required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)
• A deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES SF values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholder
• Strong passion for and a desire to humbly reflect and grow in pursuit of our mission
• A sense of humor- we believe joy and justice go hand in hand!

What We Offer

• Hourly rate between $38-$42 based on experience
• Healthcare premiums 100% paid for employees and 25% paid for dependents
• Three weeks of vacation, personal and floating holidays, ten sick days, ten paid holidays (including one-week winter closure between Christmas and New Year’s) and a day off for your birthday!
• A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salary
• A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families
• A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a movement to achieve educational, economic, and racial justice!

FACES is a welcoming space for all. We embrace diversity in all forms- race, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. FACES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.