Early Learning Coach

• Guide licensed child care providers through the WA State Early Achievers system to improve program quality
• Provide culturally inclusive coaching and technical assistance in person, virtually, and via email
• Help providers build capacity in early learning practices, program self-assessments, and technology use
• Use Practice-Based Coaching, CLASS, and ERS to assess and improve learning environments
• Support providers in creating and maintaining Quality Improvement Plans aligned with state standards
• Deliver training and support for professional learning communities
• Collaborate with providers to collect and use classroom data for continuous improvement
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and webinars aligned with Early Achievers goals
• Connect families to high-quality child care through the Early Achievers program

• AAS in ECE required
• AA with a Professional Development Plan to obtain a BA accepted
• BA in ECE or related degree preferred
• 3-5 years minimum demonstrated leadership experience in Early Childhood Education or a related field, including working with young children in a group setting
• Knowledge of the Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines
• Ability to support and motivate people toward desired goals
• Ability to provide leadership, innovation, motivation, and constructive feedback to Early Learning professionals
• Commitment to utilizing and supporting research-based assessments to guide quality improvement plans
• Knowledge of Washington State child care licensing and the regulatory environment for family- and center-based child care
• Knowledge of child care licensing program policies and early childhood education
• 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
• Ability to translate training into practice
• Current valid driver's license and liability insurance
• Ability to pass ongoing background checks
• Clear and persuasive verbal communication, listening, clarification, question response, and group presentation skills
• Clear and informative writing, editing, adaptable writing style, numerical data presentation, and written information interpretation
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly
• Intermediate-level skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with database entry, data collection, and evaluation processes

Demonstrates expertise in Early Childhood Education with a focus on coaching, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in utilizing research-based assessments and data-driven strategies to enhance early learning environments and support child care providers.

• AAS In ECE
• 3-5 Years Leadership Experience In Early Childhood Education
• Knowledge Of Washington State Early Learning And Development Guidelines
• Experience Coaching Or Training Adults
• Knowledge Of Child Development And Developmentally Appropriate Practice

• Practice-Based Coaching
• CLASS
• ERS
• Quality Improvement Plans
• Data Collection
• Evaluation Processes
• Basic Arithmetic
• Database Entry

• Clear And Persuasive Verbal Communication
• Adaptable Writing Style
• Ability To Motivate People

• Current Valid Driver's License
• Liability Insurance

• Washington State Child Care Licensing
• Early Achievers
• Child Care Licensing Program Policies
• Regulatory Environment
• Adult Learning Principles

• Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Outlook