Infant & Toddler Coach: Elevate Early Classrooms

Brightstars; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

403(b) plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Holidays

Vacation

PD & Training

Education Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Brightstars seeks an Infant/Toddler Coach to support Early Head Start classrooms across Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls. You will coach teachers, observe classrooms, and create individualized improvement plans focused on child development and family engagement.

You will promote developmentally appropriate practices, ensure Head Start and licensing compliance, and lead professional development on curriculum, active supervision, and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in infant-toddler classrooms or Early Head Start programs.
• Strong knowledge of infant-toddler development and curriculum implementation.
• Valid driver's license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting teachers through observations and coaching plans.
• Promote developmentally appropriate, relationship-based practices for child growth.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start standards and RI licensing regulations.
• Provide professional development on curriculum, CLASS, ITERS, active supervision, and child development.
• Collaborate with Disabilities, Mental Health, Health, Nutrition, Family Engagement, and Enrollment teams.
• Monitor curriculum implementation, assessments, and school readiness outcomes.
• Build partnerships with community sites through visits and outreach.
• Support family engagement and culturally responsive practices.

Skills

Experience coaching

Active supervision

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Curriculum implementation

Assessment & screenings

Job description

Brightstars seeks an Infant/Toddler Coach to support Early Head Start classrooms across Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls. You will coach teachers, observe classrooms, and create individualized improvement plans focused on child development and family engagement.

You will promote developmentally appropriate practices, ensure Head Start and licensing compliance, and lead professional development on curriculum, active supervision, and social-emotional growth.