Child Development Coach

Child Development Coach

Give children a head start!

Position starts February 2nd.

Work schedule:

40 hours per week.

The Child Development Coach provides individualized and group coaching to classroom staff with a focus in the areas of CLASS, teaching practices, curriculum, and assessment. The role plays a critical part in ensuring high‑quality teaching aligned with the Head Start Performance Standards, state and local licensing requirements, and organizational expectations.

In addition to technical coaching, the position supports onboarding and professional growth for classroom staff, emphasizing effective teaching strategies, classroom management, and social‑emotional learning based on the Pyramid Model. This is achieved through collaborative goal‑setting, observation, modeling, and feedback in coordination with the Child Development Supervisor and Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC).

The role also contributes to the creation of well‑organized learning environments that support developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and activities for all age groups. Additionally, the coach supports the collection, input, and integration of child assessment data and individualized learning experiences to meet all children’s needs.

$29.45 per hour

• Paid holidays:
  Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Paid breaks: 1 week for Spring Break (March), 1 week for Fall Break (November), and 2 weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance (basic life, long‑term disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost)
• 401(k) program with traditional and Roth enrollment options; automatic enrollment in profit‑sharing after 1 year of employment

• $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees
• $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD
• to view our Career Mapping page and see the opportunities for growth.

• Employee Assistance Program: 6 free counseling sessions per year
• Well‑being program: 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities

Please note:

The successful completion of a post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination, TB screen, background screen, and drug test (including marijuana) is required.

CPCD is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. CPCD considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, including at least 30 credit hours in early childhood coursework.
• Minimum of two years of successful experience as a lead teacher in a CPCD or Head Start partner classroom serving children from birth to five years old.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, adult learning theory, and instructional strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and adult learners.
• Proficient in implementing and supporting Creative Curriculum, CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System), ITERS, ECERS (Infant/Toddler and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales), Colorado Shines, Pyramid Plus Approach, Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Must possess or be able to obtain the Colorado Coach Credential through Colorado Shines upon hire.
• Must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screen, and TB screening in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Must have reliable transportation; if using a personal vehicle, must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

• Experience with Practice‑Based Coaching or similar coaching models.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Familiarity with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Part‑time

• Other
• Industries:
  Non‑profit Organizations

Salary

Description:

$29.45 per hour