Head Instructional Coach, Early Learning

Easterseals serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford seeks an Instructional Coordinator to support Early Learning and Head Start/Early Head Start sites across Chicago and surrounding suburbs. You will coach staff, provide expert guidance, and lead professional development to ensure high-quality education and services.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or related field with 30 ECE credits, Gateways Level 5, and 3 years in Head Start/early childhood, plus supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with 30 ECE credits.
• Gateways ECE Level 5 certification.
• 3 years of Head Start/Early Head Start experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to instructional coaches and teachers, incl. performance appraisals.
• Lead professional development and coaching to ensure evidenced-based practices.
• Coordinate education and disabilities services across sites.
• Analyze data to guide planning and improve program outcomes.
• Travel to Easterseals and partner sites regularly.
• Participate in program planning and integrated leadership team meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Supervision

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Gateways ECE Level 5

Job description

Easterseals of Chicagoland and Greater Rockford seeks an Instructional Coordinator to support Early Learning and Head Start/Early Head Start sites across Chicago and surrounding suburbs. You will coach staff, provide expert guidance, and lead professional development to ensure high-quality education and services.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or related field with 30 ECE credits, Gateways Level 5, and 3 years in Head Start/early childhood, plus supervisory