Early Learning Coach

Job Details

Job Location:

Yakima, WA 98908

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: Associate Degree

Salary Range: $24.00 - $28.00 hourly

Travel Percentage:
Up to 50%

Job Shift: Day

Catholic Charities provides early learning coaching services to licensed childcare providers in eight counties throughout Central Washington. The Early Learning Coach supports continuous quality improvement through technical assistance, professional development, and coaching services. All activities follow service delivery areas and contract requirements. Services are offered across Yakima County, including Yakima, Selah, Ellensburg, Naches, Moxee, Union Gap, Wapato, Toppenish, and Zillah.

• Provide culturally relevant and inclusive coaching services to licensed childcare providers by responding to program needs.
• Develop and maintain schedules for on‑site and/or virtual visits based on program requirements.
• Assist providers through the Washington State Early Achievers Quality Recognition and Improvement System.
• Support participants in building capacity in early learning topics, technology use, state professional development navigation, and business practices.
• Obtain and maintain MERIT State Trainer approval and reliability in relevant tools (FIND, WA‑AIMH, etc.).
• Manage a caseload of referred providers, helping them reach milestones over time.
• Participate in trainings or other professional development activities as needed.
• Document work within five days of activity using required databases.
• Provide specialized services and trainings, including, when assigned, serving as the primary team trainer.
• Represent Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington in the community as required.
• Abide by Washington State law as a mandatory reporter of child abuse and neglect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The following are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant who can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, shall be considered to meet these requirements.

This position requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, or other low‑exertion activities, as well as keyboard use, talking, hearing, and adequate vision up to 90% of the time.

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and two years of related work experience (preferred).

• Two years of experience working with young children in a group setting (required).
• Prior experience providing technical assistance or coaching to childcare providers, on‑site and/or virtually (preferred).
• State‑approved MERIT/STARS trainer or ability to obtain certification (preferred).

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Ability to work independently and self‑motivate; work is primarily off‑site.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required by supervisor.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Competence in creating and maintaining timely documentation/data entry in electronic systems.
• Active listening skills and strong customer service and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, cultural relevance, and inclusion.
• Maintain confidentiality according to professional standards.

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and agency‑minimum liability insurance.
• Insurable status as determined by Catholic Charities’ liability insurance provider.
• Department of Early Learning background check, Washington State Patrol clearance, and fingerprinting when appropriate, plus any vaccination requirements.

• Cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required.

Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health insurance with medical and prescription coverage; optional dental and vision plans (majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities).
• Retirement 403(b) plan: employee contributions begin upon employment;
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