Senior Early Learning Coach; Pre-K Programs

Senior Early Learning Coach (Pre‑K Programs) – Hybrid

Location:

Houston, Texas

Position:
Full‑time, Day shift, Nonprofit – Social Services

• Conduct observations to assess and analyze service delivery methods for quality indicators to initiate diagnostic troubleshooting. Observe key indicators to deliver coaching support and targeted interventions aimed at enhancing teacher competency.
• Use measured data to develop implementation plans to increase program effectiveness and support child outcomes.
• Cultivate synergetic working relationships with Collab program team members, ECE teachers and directors to support collaboration and participation in Collab programs.
• Serve as an advocate for 21st‑century learning, school readiness, and the adoption of AI technologies for streamlined teaching, program management, community awareness, parental support extensions, and childcare center committees.
• Interface with technology to document work, analyze data, and support progress‑monitoring systems for Early Learning Programs.
• Oversee the implementation of research‑based curricula and frameworks to successfully meet child outcomes and specialist’s goals.
• Support Early Learning Programs and families with facilitation of services related to inclusive environments for all learners.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an early childhood setting.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, child psychology, educational psychology, elementary education, or family consumer science; or at least 18 credit hours in early childhood education with 12 credit hours in child development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with adults in teaching/learning situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards, NAEYC Professional Development Standards, Texas Core Competencies, and Early Learning Guidelines.
• Knowledge of best practices in early childhood education.
• Conversational and written fluency in English/Spanish is highly desired.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Helpful to have some experience with AI platforms (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT).
• Must be able to work a 40‑hour, Monday‑Friday schedule.
• Schedule flexibility to accommodate occasional weekday evening hours and weekend hours.
• Must have reliable personal transportation because this position requires driving to different locations throughout the greater Houston area.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance coverage.

• Hourly pay rate of $26.45 (equates to $55,016 annually). Pay dates are bi‑weekly.
• Monthly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for Collab‑related business travel.
• Health and supplemental insurance: HDHP medical option with $1400/year employer‑paid contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA), prorated based on hire date. Other voluntary insurance options:
  Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, and Critical Illness. Employer‑paid STD, LTD, Basic Life/AD&D insurance. First of month after hire eligibility.
• Retirement plan: 1:1 company matching contribution after 90 days employment, up to 6%.
• Generous paid leave: personal time, vacation, holidays.
• Section 125 Child Care:
  Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Dependent Care.
• Professional development: ongoing coaching and leadership development.
• Flexible in‑person and remote work arrangement with occasional field travel.
• Culture: mission‑driven, family‑friendly, inclusive, collaborative, fun.

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