Part-Time Head Start Coach (2026-27 School Year)

Newton Unified School District 373; Newton Upper Falls (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newton Unified School District 373 is seeking a Head Start Coach to provide high-quality coaching, training, and technical assistance to Head Start and Early Head Start teachers. This role involves promoting best practices related to early learning and supporting children’s development in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards.

The ideal candidate must be licensed in the State of Kansas and have strong communication and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include coordinating on-site schedules, classroom observations, and participating in education meetings.

Qualifications

• Licensed in the State of Kansas.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and solve problems.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality coaching to Head Start teachers.
• Maintain accurate records required by law and policy.
• Communicate effectively with educators in various settings.
• Participate in early childhood education meetings.

Education

Licensed in the State of Kansas

Job description

Title

Head Start Coach

Qualifications

1. Licensed in the State of Kansas
2. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To

Building Administrator

Job Goal

Under the administrative direction of the Program Administrator - Head Start, the Practice Based Coach is responsible for providing high-quality coaching, guided reflection, and training and technical assistance to Head Start and Early Head Start teachers on best practices related to early learning and supporting school readiness and the social-emotional development of young children in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards. Performs other work as requested.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Provide coaching for teachers that promotes continual development as individuals and/or teams.
2. Communicate effectively with teachers and administrators in a variety of settings through coaching, collaborating and consulting.
3. Analyze, interpret and solve problems.
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
5. Strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
6. Coordinate on-site work schedules, classroom observations and training with supervisors and teachers.
7. Participate in early childhood education meetings and on committees as required and appropriate.
8. Ability to promote best practices in early childhood development based on Head Start Program Performance Standards.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Terms of Employment

Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

Essential Functions of the Job

Contributes to providing quality service in accordance with skills and training. Promotes a unified team-oriented atmosphere in all communications and actions. Documents classroom and teacher observations and individual coaching plans. Provides constructive feedback and support to teaching staff for learning and growth.

Physical Requirements of the Job

• Physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs (items 2-4).
• Occasional or frequent lifting or carrying heavy objects (items 5-9).
• Driving skills required (item 10).
• Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required (item 11).
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR (item 12).

"Heavy" means not over 50 pounds.