Early Learning Coach

Join Our Mission:
Transform Early Childhood Education as an Early Learning Coach!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of high-quality child care to change lives? At Community-Minded Enterprises (CME), we’re on a mission to elevate early learning across Washington State. As an Early Learning Coach, you’ll play a vital role in supporting child care providers to enhance their programs, meet quality standards, and create nurturing environments where children can thrive.

In this role, you’ll provide hands-on coaching, technical assistance, and valuable resources to child care providers, both in centers and family home settings. Through the Early Achievers program, you’ll connect families to high-quality child care and ensure that providers have the tools they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide licensed child care providers through theWA State Early Achievers systemto improve program quality.
• Provide culturally inclusive coaching and technical assistance in person, virtually, and via email.
• Help providers build capacity in areas like early learning practices, program self-assessments, and technology use.
• Use tools such as Practice-Based Coaching, CLASS,andERSto assess and improve learning environments.
• Support providers in creating and maintaining
  
  Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) aligned with state standards.
• Deliver high-quality training and support for professional learning communities.
• Collaborate with providers to collect and use classroom data for continuous improvement.
• Participate inteam meetings, training sessions, and webinarsto ensure alignment with Early Achievers goals.

Qualifications:

Education/

Experience:

• AAS in ECE required. Or AAs with a Professional Development Plan to obtain a BA.
• BA in ECE or related degree preferred.
• 3-5 years minimum demonstrated leadership experience in Early Childhood Education or related field, and working with young children in a group setting.

Plus:

• Knowledge of the Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines.
• Proven ability to effectively support and motivate people toward the achievement of desired goals.
• Ability to provide leadership, innovation, motivation, and constructive feedback to Early Learning professionals.
• Comfort and a commitment to utilizing and supporting the use of research-based assessments to guide the development of a quality improvement plan.
• Knowledge of Washington State child care licensing and the regulatory environment surrounding Family and Center-based Child Care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child care licensing program policies and early childhood education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of rules and regulations governing Early Achievers.
• Experience coaching or training adults and knowledge of adult learning principles. Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice from birth to age 8.
• Demonstrated ability to translate training into practice.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Current valid driver’s license and liability insurance.
• Ability to pass ongoing background checks.

Language Ability:

• Must be bilingual/biliterate in Spanish.
• Must have the ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings.
• Must be able to write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; read and interpret written information.

Math Ability:

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly.

Computer

Skills:

• Intermediate-level skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with database entry, data collection, and evaluation…