Infant-Toddler Coach & Early Learning Mentor

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US DHHS Head Start Regular Full-Time 40 Central Falls, RI, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $46,668.00 To $57,000.00 Annually

Location: We have sites in Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI and Central Falls, RI
Reports To: Manager of Early Childhood Partnerships
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join Children's Friend as an Infant Toddler Coach, where you'll empower teachers, strengthen Early Head Start programs, and make a lasting impact on children and families during the most important years of development.

As our Infant Toddler Coach, you'll partner with teachers, administrators, and community agencies to strengthen classroom quality and support children from birth to age three by:

• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting Early Head Start teachers and partner site educators through classroom observations and individualized coaching plans.
• Promoting developmentally appropriate, relationship-based practices that support every child'sgrowth and learning.
• Ensuring compliance with Early Head Start Performance Standards,Rhode Island licensing regulations, and agency policies.
• Providing professional development and training on curriculum, CLASS, ITERS, active supervision, responsive caregiving, and child development.
• Collaborating with specialist sin Disabilities, Mental Health, Health, Nutrition, Family Engagement, and Enrollment to provide comprehensive support for children and families.
• Monitoring curriculum implementation, child assessments, developmental screenings, and school readiness outcomes.
• Building strong partnerships with community-based
  
  Early Head Start sites through regular visits and ongoing collaboration.
• Supporting positive family engagement and culturally responsive practices that celebrate diversity and inclusion.
• Participating in program monitoring, federal reviews, self-assessments, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Educationor a related field.
• 3–5 yearsof experience workingin infant-toddler classrooms or Early Head Start programs.
• Strong knowledge ofinfant-toddler development, curriculum implementation, active supervision, andsocial-emotional development.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current autoinsurance.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment background screenings.
• Preferred:
  • Experience coaching or mentoring early childhood educators.

A mission-driven organization committed to equity, inclusion, and community

A collaborative and supportive workplace culture

Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact

Comprehensive benefits and professional development support

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace that supports and celebrates diversity. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at talent .

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance