Quality Coach - Early Learning -Tillamook

Northwest Regional ESD; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 70,434,000 - 84,158,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Regional Education Service District is seeking a Quality Coach for Early Learning in Tillamook County. The role supports providers to implement Spark standards, deliver coaching, and build inclusive, high-quality early care environments.

Qualified applicants will have a background in ECE, direct preschool experience, and training skills. Oregon-based, bilingual-preferred, with 1.0 FTE and 220 days per year; compensation on the Classified Salary Schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field, or Step 10 on Oregon Registry Online.
• Minimum of two years of direct service in Early Childhood focused on preschool.
• At least two years of experience providing technical assistance and training to early childhood programs.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Current enrollment in the Oregon Registry Central Background Registry, or ability to enroll before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide job-embedded professional learning and technical assistance to ECE providers aligned with Spark and Oregon Core Knowledge.
• Manage Focused Child Care Networks of ECE professionals, per Early Learning Division guidelines.
• Offer reflective, practice-based coaching including one-on-one sessions with educators.
• Participate in inclusion planning to prevent expulsion and suspension in Early Learning.
• Assess environments and teaching practices quarterly and revise coaching goals.
• Coordinate professional development plans and provider recruitment materials.

Skills

Direct service experience in ECE

Technical assistance & training

Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field

Step 10 or above on the Oregon Registry Online

Job description

Quality Coach - Early Learning -Tillamook JobID: 3502

• Position Type: Classified/ Classified Employee
• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Location: NWRESD - Tillamook County
• Date Available: 01/11/2027
• Closing Date: Priority Date 09/28/2026

Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization . We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve.

In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below.

Position: Quality Coach
Department: Early Learning | Child Care Resource & Referral
Location: Tillamook Service Center (service area includes Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook Counties)
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Compensation: Classified Salary Schedule, Range P $29.05 - $34.71 per hour; DOE
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Classified, OSEA
FTE: 1.0/ 220 days per year

NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT:

In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

Works regionally (Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook counties).
NW Regional Child Care Resource and Referral is seeking motivated and passionate professionals to join our team. The NW Regional CCRR will prioritize hiring professionals who have worked in community child care spaces and who are bilingual. This position will be located in Tillamook County but will also be expected to work regionally.THIS EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS IN A LICENSED CHILD CARE SETTING.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

In alignment with the NWRESD's mission statement, this position within Child Care Resource & referral supports participating child care programs to implement quality standards and provide individual coaching for programs to achieve a Spark star rating (Oregon State Quality Rating and Improvement System for child care providers); collaborates with the Early Learning Hub to develop outreach strategies for recruiting providers in alignment with the regional Early Care and Education Sector Plan; will facilitate networks of child providers; assists in recruitment, coaching, and mentoring of child care providers and early childhood educators; supports in building inclusive early childhood environments; and addresses professional development, parent communication, business/ marketing skills, and state child care regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, a related field with early childhood coursework, preferred; or a Step 10 or above on the Oregon Registry Online
• 2. Minimum of two (2) years of direct service in Early Childhood, with a specific focus (age group, program type or other aspect of the early childhood industry)on preschool
• 3. At least two (2) years of experience providing technical assistance and training to early childhood programs, including conducting classroom observations and/or home visits
• 4. Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred
• 5. Current enrollment in the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care Central Background Registry, or the ability to enroll before start date

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• 1. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
• 2. Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations
• 3. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
• 4. Proficient in the use of computer and internet-based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word)
• 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• 6. Excellent presentation skills, including development and delivery of trainings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• A. Provide job-embedded professional learning and technical assistance to Early Care and Education Providers in alignment with Spark (Oregon's Quality Rating and Improvement System) standards and Oregon's Core Knowledge Categories for professional learning.
• B. Manage Focused Child Care Networks of Early Care and Education Professionals, operating under the guidelines and expectations established by the Early Learning Division.
• C. Provide reflective, practice-based coaching to Early Care and Education Professionals, including one-on-one coaching sessions with early educators and instructional leaders.
• D. Participate in inclusion discussions and planning for zero tolerance for expulsion and suspension in the Early Learning system, and provide inclusion coaching to Early Care and Education Professionals and instructional leaders.
• E. Assess the quality of environments and teaching practices on a quarterly basis and revise coaching goals as necessary.
• F. Support Early Care and Education Professionals to create Professional Development Plans that contribute to reflective practice, continuous quality improvement, and help facilitate positive child-level outcomes.
• G. Coordinate training and educational opportunities for Early Care and Education Professionals, utilizing the Essential Fellowship training and tools as appropriate.
• H. Collaborate with other regional Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) grantees and the Early Learning Division to support the development and implementation of a statewide business conference for Early Care and Education Professionals.
• I. Collaborate with the Early Learning Hub and other community partners in efforts to recruit and retain Early Care and Education Professionals and Early Learning programs, including providing targeted support to providers who are new to the field.
• J. Assist in the development of CCR&R's quarterly and annual training plans; assist in the development of provider newsletter and recruitment materials.

Note: The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD's goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law.

Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] . Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.