Teacher Coach

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is hiring a Teacher Coach to support high-quality early education and child development within Head Start. You will mentor teachers, plan and implement education best practices, and help children with disabilities succeed in cognitive, social, and emotional growth.

The role emphasizes coaching, observation, and professional development, aligning with HSELOF and DCFS standards while collaborating with local teams toward program excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual Spanish language is an asset.
• Meets Department of Children and Family Services licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Works with classroom teachers to provide age-appropriate Head Start activities.
• Conducts regular teacher observations using a coaching model.
• Plans ongoing professional development to support DAP and HSELOF.
• Offers TA for COPA Database, TSG, and other education programs.
• Coordinates training with Quality Team and staff across sites.
• Supports inclusive practices with disabilities/mental health specialists.
• Assists in planning activities and lesson plans using Creative Curriculum.
• Uses TSG to coach progress and earns CLASS Infant/Toddler certification within a year.
• Supports safety, licensing, and Head Start program standards.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Observation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG)

Head Start Frameworks

Creative Curriculum

Job description

Teacher Coach

Non-Exempt, FT

4

$45K-$50K

Early Childhood Services

Head Start

Education Manager

Summary

Support in offering high-quality early education and child development including children with disabilities that promote children’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth for later success in school. Additional support with teachers in planning, organizing, and implementation of education best practices and services for children in the Head Start Program.

Collaborates With

Early Childhood Team, Head Start Team, Early Head Start Team, YWCA Quality Team, Center Director, Center Staff, Child Care Resource and Referral Training Team

ESSENTIAL responsibilities

• Works with classroom teacher in support of providing age appropriate activities for children that are aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework (HSELOF).
• Conduct regular teacher observations utilizing a research-based coaching model to implement best teaching practices in the classroom.
• Integrate a plan for ongoing professional development for teachers that supports Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) and HSELOF.
• Offers Technical Assistance for the COPA Database, Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG), as well as other education related programs.
• Working knowledge of developmental screening tools ASQ and ASQ/SE.
• Coordinates Training and Technical Assistance efforts with the Child Care Resource and Referrals Quality Team.
• Supports and models nurturing and responsive practices, interactions, and environments that foster trust and emotional security.
• Assists with the direct planning of organized activities, schedules, and lesson plans including DAP in language, literacy, social and emotional development, math, science, social studies, creative arts, and physical development using Creative Curriculum.
• Assist in the development of dual language acquisition.
• Assist in teacher-directed and child-initiated activities, active and quiet learning activities, large and small group activities.
• Coach best practices with structured assessments to evaluate each child’s progress using Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG).
• Earn CLASS Infant/Toddler Certification within one year.
• Works closely with disabilities/mental health specialist to ensure inclusive services are provided to meet the needs of all children.
• Works with partner child care providers and staff to establish plans and procedures to ensure the safety and security of children.
• Utilizes daily active supervision to ensure each site/program is compliant with all relevant licensing and Head Start Requirements.
• Maintains a strong understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Curriculum and ExceleRate Illinois.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MEETINGS:
• Participate in the Annual Self-Assessment and Community Assessment.
• Assist with two home visits and two parent teacher conferences per year with each parent.
• Through the use of data, provide mentorship, guidance, and coaching sessions to colleagues and teachers.
• Provide support, training, and technical assistance to staff regarding the planning and implementation of culturally-responsive, developmentally appropriate curriculum and experiences.
• Create a Personal Professional Development Plan.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) hours of professional training related to Early Childhood and/or to the responsibilities of the position is required annually.
• Participate in center meetings.
• Assist in Policy Council Meetings.
• Participate in YWCA Meetings as indicated by direct report.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Assist with planning YWCA special programs and events. Other duties outside of the responsibilities of the position may be assigned, whether for a project, special needs task, or other assignment. Alignment with YWCA on the key deliverables. Establish and meet deadlines. Must become an ITN trainer within one year of employment with agency.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bilingual Spanish Language an Asset, Meet Department of Children and Family Services Requirements for Licensure, Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution.

CERTIFICATION(s) REQUIRED

Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Candidate will have the ability to lift thirty-five (35) pounds, be able to sit on floor, bend at waist, kneel and/or stoop 75% of the time.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, occasional Saturdays. Schedule can vary depending on the needs of the agency.