Technical Assistance Specialist (Early Learning Instructional Coach)

Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc.; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County, Inc. is hiring a Technical Assistance Specialist to coach childcare providers toward higher quality practices.

This full-time, exempt role requires extensive travel across Palm Beach County and uses data-informed coaching to drive classroom improvements. You'll deliver on-site and remote coaching, facilitate trainings, enter data into statewide or WELS systems, and support program goals through CLASS-based improvement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Health and Human Services or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Early Childhood Education.
• At least 3 years of technical assistance, coaching and/or training or related experience.
• Knowledge of or prior experience utilizing the CLASS Assessment tool and practice-based coaching (preferred)
• Must be comfortable with extensive daily travel throughout Palm Beach County.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable with technology and data tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site coaching and technical assistance to childcare providers and family childcare homes.
• Use the CLASS tool and practice-based coaching model to help educators set and achieve quality improvement goals.
• Support childcare providers in developing improvement plans using recent CLASS scores, program goals and core quality building blocks.
• Track data for reporting related to training and/or coaching activities by entering the statewide database and/or WELS system.
• Facilitate engaging training in-person or virtually, including occasional evenings and Saturdays.
• Travel throughout Palm Beach County to deliver hands-on support.

Skills

Coaching

Data tracking

Training delivery

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (ECE/related)

Tools

CLASS tool

WELS database

Job description

We're Hiring! Help Shape the Future of Early Learning!

Employment Type: Full time, Exempt, Telecommute

Designated Location: Boynton Beach, FL

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Pay: up to $60,000 commensurate with experience

The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted coach and trainer to childcare providers, guiding them towards best practices that improve classroom improvements and foster positive child outcomes. Extensive local daily travel throughout Palm Beach County is required.

If you're passionate about early childhood education, thrive in a dynamic field-based environment, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Provide on-site coaching and technical assistance to childcare providers and family childcare homes.
• Use the CLASS tool and practice-based coaching model to help educators set and achieve quality improvement goals.
• Support childcare providers in developing improvement plans using recent CLASS scores, program goals and core quality building blocks.
• Track data for reporting related to training and/or coaching activities by entering the statewide database and/or WELS system.
• Facilitate engaging training in-person or virtually, including occasional evenings and Saturdays.
• Travel throughout Palm Beach County to deliver hands-on support.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Health and Human Services or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Early Childhood Education.
• At least 3 years of technical assistance, coaching and/or training or related experience.
• Knowledge of or prior experience utilizing the CLASS Assessment tool and practice-based coaching (preferred)
• Must be comfortable with extensive daily travel throughout all regions of Palm Beach County-including north, south, east, and west-to conduct coaching and training, attend meetings, trainings, and special projects.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable with technology and data tracking systems.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Make a measurable impact on the quality of early childhood education in Palm Beach County.
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values your expertise.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Work remotely while engaging in meaningful field-based coaching and technical assistance support.

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement for local travel