Education Coach

Education Coach

Brightpoint invites you to join our mission‑driven team dedicated to creating equitable communities where children and families thrive. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we advance child well‑being by investing in families and strengthening communities through data‑informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.

The Education Coach coordinates 0‑5 education services across program operations, implements a strength‑based coaching model, and trains Assistant Site Managers, teaching staff, and home‑based staff. The role evaluates, implements, and monitors disabilities services and applies the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, Illinois Early Learning Standards, CLASS, ITERS, ECERS, HOVRS, and developmentally appropriate school readiness practice. Full compliance with NAEYC, DCFS, and Head Start Performance Standards is required.

Reports to the Director of Education and Child Development Services.

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Early Childhood Education or related field required;
  Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Special Education preferred.
• Level 5 ECE Credential and Level 5 Infant/Toddler Credential required to be obtained within 6 months of hire. Preferred credentials: CLASS Reliable Observer for Infant, Toddler, and Pre‑K; familiarity with Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, Parents as Teachers, ITERS, and ECERS. Illinois Type 04 Certification preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a classroom required; experience in Head Start/Early Head Start, preferably in a multi‑site program preferred.
• At least 2 years of training and/or coaching experience strongly preferred.

Salary range: $57,000–$59,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range is subject to change and the final salary will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, education, and alignment with organizational needs.

Medical/dental/vision insurance; paid time off including the holiday between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays; supplemental insurance options; 401(k) with match. Student Loan Forgiveness:
Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Primary office:
Carpentersville Brightpoint Child & Family Center; occasional travel required. Occasional travel for program coordination.

Full‑time; hourly; shifts may vary.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Individual and Family Services

Brightpoint is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Carpentersville and Brightpoint are affirmative action, equal opportunity employers and comply with all applicable federal, state, local, and municipal laws, regulations, and ordinances.