Field-Based Early Childhood Coach: Elevate Classroom Practice

Foundations-Early-Learning-Center; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular pay increases

Same day pay available

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental

Company-paid life insurance

401K retirement plan

Education support

Paid time off

Birthday holiday

Mon-Fri schedule

Discounted childcare

Unlimited growth opportunities

Job summary

Foundations Early Learning Center is seeking an Education Coach to work with teachers and center leaders across a cluster of centers. You will observe practices, identify coaching goals, and provide modelled support to strengthen developmentally appropriate practice and curriculum implementation.

The role demands strong communication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while traveling regularly within the cluster and occasionally to other markets.

Qualifications

• Meets lead teacher qualifications in the applicable state(s) of assignment.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years of successful experience in an early childhood education setting as a lead teacher, primary caregiver, instructional leader, curriculum support professional, coach, trainer, assistant director, or director; five years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build collaborative coaching relationships with teachers and center leaders that support reflection, practice, and continuous growth.
• Observe classroom practice, child-adult interactions, routines, transitions, learning environments, and curriculum implementation using company-approved tools.
• Use observation evidence and teacher input to identify focused coaching goals and practical next steps.
• Provide job-embedded support through modeling, side-by-side practice, reflective conversation, targeted training, resource connection, and feedback.
• Help teachers use company-provided curriculum, planning tools, schedules, child observations, portfolios, assessment processes, and family communication resources with greater confidence and consistency.
• Partner with center leadership to clarify coaching priorities, communicate progress, and reinforce teacher growth while maintaining appropriate coaching boundaries.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation of observations, coaching goals, action steps, follow-up, and outcomes.
• Manage a cluster-based schedule that balances center priorities, coaching cycles, travel efficiency, and required follow-up.
• Participate in onboarding, professional development, Education initiatives, and virtual or in-person training as assigned.
• Collaborate with Education Team members to share resources, calibrate practice, support peers, and provide cross-cluster support when needed.
• Use coaching trends and available data to celebrate progress, identify needs, and inform support strategies.
• Follow all company safety, compliance, confidentiality, travel, purchasing, and financial accountability expectations.

Skills

Child development

Adult learning

Observation & feedback

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in ECE

Bachelor's degree preferred

Early childhood coursework

Tools

Microsoft 365

Video conferencing

Digital documentation

Curriculum platforms

Job description

Foundations Early Learning Center is seeking an Education Coach to work with teachers and center leaders across a cluster of centers. You will observe practices, identify coaching goals, and provide modelled support to strengthen developmentally appropriate practice and curriculum implementation.

The role demands strong communication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while traveling regularly within the cluster and occasionally to other markets.