Coaching Coordinator

Child Start Coaching Coordinator

As a Child Start Coaching Coordinator, you will help unlock the potential of early childhood education. We are seeking a dynamic leader to guide a team of coach/mentors and support the growth and development of exceptional early childhood educators. In this role, you will design and implement effective coaching strategies, foster innovation in mentoring practices, and ensure new staff receive the training and support needed to succeed.

Through tailored professional development opportunities and immersive learning experiences, you will help staff gain a deep understanding of Early Head Start and Head Start programs, as well as their day-to-day operations. Working collaboratively with program leaders, you will develop targeted training initiatives that strengthen teaching practices and promote high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Join us in shaping the future of early childhood education and making a lasting impact on the lives of children, families, and educators.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the selection of coaches with significant teaching experience and who can help develop teachers who are newer to the field of early childhood education.
• Providing or facilitating access to training for coaches on best coaching practices, collaborating with Education Manager to make this training available to all education staff supporting teachers.
• Assessing teacher and classroom needs, providing reflection/feedback and setting goals/action plans with classroom staff.
• Providing constructive feedback and support through implementing Practice Based Coaching.
• Collaborating to surround teachers with training, mentoring, encouragement and support necessary to meet program expectations.
• At the discretion of the Education Manager, may serve as a back-up teacher for the center in the event that additional support is needed to maintain child to adult ratios required by KDHE and Head Start Program Performance Standards. May also serve as substitute Center Supervisor, as needed.
• Supporting, encouraging, and organizing team building activities for coaching staff as well as all education staff.