Head Start Instructional Leader & Coach

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford in Chicago seeks an Instructional Coordinator to support Early Learning sites across Chicago and surrounding suburbs. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality education, compliance with Head Start standards, and implementing evidence-based instructional practices to boost outcomes for children.

You will deliver intensive, individualized professional development plans, supervise coordinators, and collaborate with the Family and Health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 30 ECE credit hours.
• Gateways ECE Level 5 certification.
• Minimum 3 years in Head Start/Early Head Start and 3 years of admin/coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Coach Education staff across HS/EHS programs to ensure high-quality instruction.
• Lead program planning using data analysis of child and program outcomes.
• Provide ongoing PD planning and execution for teachers.
• Collaborate with Family and Health Services teams to integrate services.
• Travel regularly to Easterseals and partner sites.

Skills

Early Childhood Experience

Administrative Coaching

Head Start Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CLASS Observation Training

Curriculum Knowledge

Job description

Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford in Chicago seeks an Instructional Coordinator to support Early Learning sites across Chicago and surrounding suburbs. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality education, compliance with Head Start standards, and implementing evidence-based instructional practices to boost outcomes for children.

You will deliver intensive, individualized professional development plans, supervise coordinators, and collaborate with the Family and Health