Head Start Partnership & Quality Coach

Family Services; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Services in Winston-Salem, NC, is looking for a Child Development Partnership Specialist to enhance early childhood program quality across Child Care Partnership sites. The role involves ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and providing oversight and coaching to staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, 2–3 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of early childhood development practices.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in early childhood education or Head Start/Early Head Start programs.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or supervising staff preferred.
• Understanding of Head Start Performance Standards and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of Child Care Partnership sites through ongoing monitoring.
• Conduct observations to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Support Practice-Based Coaching using goal setting and focused observations.
• Collaborate with Family Advocates to support children and families.
• Analyze trends and report partnership performance to leadership.

Skills

Early childhood development knowledge

Curriculum assessment practices

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Cultural competence

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

ChildPlus

Job description

Family Services in Winston-Salem, NC, is looking for a Child Development Partnership Specialist to enhance early childhood program quality across Child Care Partnership sites. The role involves ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and providing oversight and coaching to staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, 2–3 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of early childhood development practices.