What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education Coach position at BCMW Head Start?
BCMW is seeking an Instructional Coach to support teaching staff in delivering high-quality early childhood education. This role focuses on strengthening teacher-child interactions, classroom practices, and behavior support through ongoing coaching and data-informed strategies.
This is an opportunity to build strong coaching systems, support staff growth, and improve classroom quality and child outcomes across the program.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and small group coaching to teaching staff
- Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback using CLASS
- Support effective curriculum implementation (Creative Curriculum, TS Gold)
- Analyze CLASS and child outcome data to guide coaching
- Model, co-teach, and demonstrate effective teaching practices
- Facilitate reflective conversations and goal-setting with staff
- Maintain coaching logs, monitoring reports, and documentation
- Support professional development and ongoing staff learning
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Minimum 5 years experience in early childhood education
- Strong knowledge of curriculum, CLASS, and child development
- Experience training, mentoring, or coaching adults
- Ability to provide direct, real-time coaching in classrooms, model effective practices, and give clear, actionable feedback to staff
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old (DCFS requirement)
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel
- Ability to pass background checks (DCFS & criminal)
- TB test clearance
- CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
Why Join Us
- Meaningful work supporting teachers, children, and families
- Opportunity to directly impact classroom quality and outcomes
- Collaborative, mission-driven team
Pay: From $51,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51,750