Early Childhood Education Coach

Make a difference from day one

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference.  We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why candidates love working here

• Contribute to meaningful work that helps children and families build strong foundations for the future.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off, and 401(k) employer contribution every paycheck.
• Build your future with access to learning, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven culture where your work truly matters.
• Join a Great Place to Work® Certified organization, with a culture shaped by employee feedback and built on trust, support, and collaboration.

Job title: Early Childhood Education Coach

The Early Childhood Education Coach is responsible for providing guidance and support to early care and education programs to enhance the quality of care and education provided to young children. This role involves working closely with program and teaching staff to implement best practices, assess program effectiveness, and develop quality improvement plans. The Early Childhood Education Coach will utilize their expertise in early childhood education to mentor and train staff, ensuring that programs can meet established quality standards. This position requires a deep understanding of early childhood development, strong communication skills, and a commitment to promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with child care center or family home care staff, and as applicable, other technical assistance service providers to review assessment findings to plan supportive service intervention and develop Quality Improvement Plans.
• Assist in the implementation of the Quality Improvement Plan through regular coaching visits including, but not limited to, observations, reflective feedback, training, modeling, and/or providing resources.
• Consult directly with participants to plan and implement training or direct technical assistance in a variety of areas based on best practice principles in adult learning and identified goals and objectives of the Quality Improvement Plans.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation on coach activities and participant progress including coaching logs, activity log entries and Quality Improvement Plans.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (ECE), child development, or a closely related field.
• Five years of experience working in a licensed and/or regulated early childhood setting with children birth through 8 years of age.
• Experience in and/or knowledge of the following topics:
  • Training, coaching, or mentoring of adults
  • Adult learning theory and practices
  • Child development/Early childhood education
  • ADHS/ADES child care regulations
  • Indicators of quality in early care and education setting
  • Curriculum and assessment in early childhood settings
  • Early childhood community resources

What sets you apart:

• Master’s degree in ECE, child development, or a closely related field, preferred.
• Direct work with infants, toddlers and preschools in an early childhood setting, preferred.

Southwest Human Development is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for our employees and the communities we serve.  

Learn more about working with us 

Our core values reflect our commitment to children, families, caregivers, and the communities we serve. They guide how we work, how we support one another, and how we grow as a team. Learn more about our values and benefits here.