What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Coach position at Children's Friend?
Now Hiring: Infant/Toddler Coach
Location: We have sites in Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI and Central Falls, RI
Reports To: Manager of Early Childhood Partnerships
Employment Type: Full-Time
Help Shape the Future—One Child, One Classroom, One Teacher at a Time.
Are you passionate about infant and toddler development? Do you enjoy mentoring educators and helping classrooms thrive? Join Children's Friend as an Infant Toddler Coach, where you'll empower teachers, strengthen Early Head Start programs, and make a lasting impact on children and families during the most important years of development.
What You’ll Do:
As our Infant Toddler Coach, you'll partner with teachers, administrators, and community agencies to strengthen classroom quality and support children from birth to age three by:
- Coaching, mentoring, and supporting Early Head Start teachers and partner site educators through classroom observations and individualized coaching plans.
- Promoting developmentally appropriate, relationship-based practices that support every child's growth and learning.
- Ensuring compliance with Early Head Start Performance Standards, Rhode Island licensing regulations, and agency policies.
- Providing professional development and training on curriculum, CLASS, ITERS, active supervision, responsive caregiving, and child development.
- Collaborating with specialists in Disabilities, Mental Health, Health, Nutrition, Family Engagement, and Enrollment to provide comprehensive support for children and families.
- Monitoring curriculum implementation, child assessments, developmental screenings, and school readiness outcomes.
- Building strong partnerships with community-based Early Head Start sites through regular visits and ongoing collaboration.
- Supporting positive family engagement and culturally responsive practices that celebrate diversity and inclusion.
- Participating in program monitoring, federal reviews, self-assessments, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience working in infant-toddler classrooms or Early Head Start programs.
- Strong knowledge of infant-toddler development, curriculum implementation, active supervision, and social-emotional development.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment background screenings.
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Preferred:
- Experience coaching or mentoring early childhood educators.
Why Join Children’s Friend?
A mission-driven organization committed to equity, inclusion, and community
A collaborative and supportive workplace culture
Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact
Comprehensive benefits and professional development support
Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace that supports and celebrates diversity. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at talent@cfsri.org.
Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
- Medical Dental and Vision coverage
- Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
- Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 12 Holidays
- Competitive Vacation Benefits
- Training and Professional Development
- Education Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance