Infant & Toddler Coaching Specialist – Head Start

Alliance-Center-For-Education; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b Retirement Plan

PTO

Job summary

Alliance Center for Education is seeking an Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Coach in Charlotte, NC to support high-quality classrooms and home-visiting programs. The role focuses on coaching teachers, providing professional development, and ensuring compliance with Head Start standards.

The coach will lead observations, offer feedback, and assist with program fidelity, data collection, and family engagement activities to promote positive outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Head Start policies, licensing requirements, and performance standards.
• Strong coaching, training, and leadership skills with the ability to analyze data and drive continuous improvement.
• Certifications: CLASS Reliable Assessor certification.

Responsibilities

• Establish collaborative coaching relationships with teachers and home visitors.
• Conduct focused classroom observations, provide feedback, and support professional development.
• Assist in implementing program fidelity in alignment with Head Start goals, CLASS, and EHS objectives.
• Support data collection efforts to assess teacher growth and coaching effectiveness.
• Conduct classroom assessments and provide feedback on curriculum implementation, classroom management, and behavior strategies.
• Support teachers in developing strategies for a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance staff skills and best practices.
• Conduct CLASS observations twice a year and monitoring visits three times a year.
• Assist in planning and coordinating family engagement activities.

Skills

Coaching

Training

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Alliance Center for Education is seeking an Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Coach in Charlotte, NC to support high-quality classrooms and home-visiting programs. The role focuses on coaching teachers, providing professional development, and ensuring compliance with Head Start standards.

The coach will lead observations, offer feedback, and assist with program fidelity, data collection, and family engagement activities to promote positive outcomes for children and families.