Early Learning Coach

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Regular Full-Time Professional Matteson, Matteson, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $63,000.00 To $64,400.00 Annually

Make a Career Move that Makes a Difference

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.

Our Benefits Package is One of the Very Best

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.

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)

For Your Health and Well-Being:

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

For True Work/Life Balance:

Generous PTO Accrual:

Year 1: 23 days

Year 2: 28 days

Year 3 and beyond: 35 days

12 Paid Holidays

Credit Union Membership

Discounted AMC Movie Tickets

For Your Future Success:

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

When you join IAFC, you're not just starting a job—you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in your growth while empowering you to help others thrive.

About the Role:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master…