Coach, Early Learning

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$48,200.00/yr - $53,000.00/yr

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At Illinois Action for Children (IAFC), we believe in creating brighter futures—not just for the children and families we serve, but for the passionate professionals who join our team. As a recognized leader in early childhood education and family support services, IAFC is committed to equity, advocacy, and systemic change. Our work drives meaningful impact across communities—and when you become part of our team, you become part of that mission.

We support our employees with a comprehensive, thoughtful benefits package that promotes financial security, personal well-being, work/life balance, and long-term professional growth.

• Competitive Salaries
• Rewards and Recognition Program
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match (100% of the first 3%, plus 50% of the next 2%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $3,200 medical / $5,000 dependent care)

• BCBS Medical Insurance: IAFC covers 95% of single coverage; multiple plan options
• Dental Insurance: IAFC covers 75% of single coverage
• Voluntary Vision Insurance & Vision Discount Program
• Group Life Insurance (fully covered, $50,000 benefit)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (IAFC-paid, with generous income replacement)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Six free counseling sessions per issue
• Supplemental Life and Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Generous PTO Accrual:
  • Year 1: 23 days
  • Year 2: 28 days
  • Year 3 and beyond: 35 days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Ventra Transit Card
• Credit Union Membership
• Discounted AMC Movie Tickets

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $3,000/year), including tuition, books, lab fees, workshops, and certifications
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement Pathways Within the Organization

The Early Learning Coach serves as the instructional leader in IAFC’s Early Learning programs. They are responsible for building teacher capacity and understanding current instructional practices, behavioral and social-emotional practices, language and literacy, curriculum, assessment and environmental components in working with all children. The early learning coach must have knowledge of the Pyramid Model and exhibit the ability to guide the staff to assess the arrangement of space both indoors and outdoors, including all materials and activities offered to the children.

They should also have the ability to supervise teacher to child interactions (including language) that occur in the classroom, child's daily schedule, including routines. Additionally, the EL coach is responsible for modeling and coaching of best practices for the protection of health and safety, building positive relationships, providing opportunities for stimulation and learning from experience. Overall, the early learning coach will be responsible for providing general coaching in all areas of development for their assigned classroom(s) and will serve as the agency’s subject matter expert in early childhood education.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• At least two years of Early Childhood classroom experience.
• At least one year of supervisory and/or adult learning experience.

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience in coaching or mentoring educators in early childhood settings.

• Develops, in consultation with teaching staff and supervisors, an annual coaching plan with each classroom team, including goals, support needs and next steps that lead to positive child outcomes.
• Observes and…