Education and Coaching Coordinator

Position Summary

The Education and Coaching Coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with Head Start performance standards for establishing and implementing a systematic approach to coaching, staff training and ongoing staff professional development designed to assist staff in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills needed to provide high‑quality, comprehensive services. They supervise and mentor Instructional Coaches, support effective teaching strategies leading to positive outcomes for children within a collaborative relationship with the coaches.

They lead the annual self‑assessment process, comply with all data, and finalize the Self‑Assessment Report. The position reports to the Program Director and operates under general supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment, discretion, and initiative.

• Providing high‑quality coaching, guided reflection, training, and technical assistance to Head Start and Early Head Start Instructional Coaches on best practices related to early learning and supporting the social‑emotional development of all students in compliance with comprehensive Head Start Performance Standards.
• Implementing a research‑based, coordinated coaching strategy for Instructional Coaches to provide to education staff.
• Assessing all education staff to identify strengths, areas of needed support, and which staff would benefit most from intensive coaching.
• Coordinating, participating, and aligning development with the program’s School Readiness Reviews (SRR) and School Readiness Goals and Program performance goals.
• Performing management and administrative functions to ensure delivery of program objectives and requirements within the area of specialization.
• Working with community partners and others to develop initiatives that promote positive community relations.
• Attending meetings and providing reports to the Board of Directors, Policy Council, or special committees as requested by the Head Start Director.
• Traveling between sites to complete work, attend meetings, and professional‑development seminars.
• Attending parent meetings and monthly staff meetings as requested by Program Director.
• Serving as OWBC/Head Start representative on committees, boards, community groups, and businesses.
• Adhering to OWBC ethics expectations.
• Conducting regular visits of Head Start centers to provide on‑site consultation to Center Directors and determine training needs and other initiatives identified within the area of Education.
• Collaborating with Center Director and Instructional Coaches to ensure classroom initiatives and curriculum are being met, securing appropriate approvals before delivery.
• Serving as mentor/coach to Center Directors and directly supervising Instructional Coaches.
• Providing Professional Development for all Head Start staff as required.
• Working with all coordinators to provide on‑site consultation and determine training needs.
• Planning and facilitating training events in collaboration with Professional Development Coordinator.
• Analyzing teacher assessment data to create a strategic coaching plan.
• Analyzing child outcome data to develop school readiness needs and goals.
• Coordinating and compiling the Head Start inventory list (education games, computers, furnishings, toys, etc.).
• Leading annual Self‑assessment.
• Analyzing and assessing self‑assessment data to develop program improvement plan and training and technical assessment.
• Reviewing and updating Program Implementation plan.
• Maintaining and reviewing required documents used by instructional coaches.
• Maintaining and revising program inventory.
• Maintaining and revising quarterly classroom supply sheet.
• Ensuring active and ongoing communication between the coach, program director, and any other relevant staff.
• Cooperating and working effectively with others.
• Being diplomatic, honest, and fair.
• Maintaining regular and punctual attendance (essential function).
• Performing other duties as assigned or as they become apparent.

• Operating various word‑processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Working effectively with others.
• Assessing the…