Associate Director of Learning & Impact

Bright Beginnings Inc•Washington, DC

2d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Bright Beginnings, Inc. is a non-profit organization that operates early childhood and family learning centers for families experiencing housing instability. Bright Beginnings implements a two-generational approach to: Ensure every child experiencing housing instability is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Develop school-ready and kindergarten-prepared children. Support families in breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty; and Partner intentionally to eradicate disparities and remove obstacles to economic mobility. Summary: The Associate Director of Learning and Impact supports the DLI through the support and development of high-quality infant and toddler teaching practices across multiple Head Start and Early Head Start (EHS) sites. This position provides instructional leadership, coaching, and technical assistance to HSP and EHS classroom staff to ensure developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practices are implemented consistently. This position also directly manages instructional coaches and implements programs that support BBI’s career ladder. The role plays a vital role in curriculum fidelity, professional development, and school readiness outcomes aligned with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS).

Requirements

BA degree in Early Childhood Education orBachelor’s Degreeor advanced degree and equivalent coursework in early childhood education with early education teaching experience
Two years of experience implementing practice-based coaching in an ECE setting
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Strong computer skills with expertise in Windows-based programs, such as the Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ChildPlus preferred
Mission and culture alignment
Must demonstrate flexibility in work settings, maturity of judgment, and ability to work collegially
Must have the ability to maintain a cooperative, diplomatic working relationship with co- workers, supervisors, families. and the community
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership and hands-on support to teaching teams to ensure consistent use of developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and evidence-based instructional practices.
Implement the organization’s coaching strategy, developing systems for ongoing, individualized, and group coaching cycles that strengthen teacher capacity and improve child outcomes.
Partner with educators to create data-driven professional development plans that build core competencies in early learning, responsive caregiving, and inclusive practices.
Conduct in-person and virtual classroom observations to assess instructional quality, model evidence-based best practices, and provide reflective, strengths-based feedback that promotes professional growth and ensures curriculum implementation with fidelity.
Ensure fidelity to HSPPS, ELOF, and BrightBeginnings’policies and procedures across all classrooms.
Collaborate with leaders on internal monitoring processes and quality assurance reviews, using findings to drive improvements in curriculum delivery, child engagement, and instructional quality.
Support classroom teams in preparing for licensing visits and national accreditation reviews.
Design, coordinate, and deliver engaging professional development sessions that address early childhood best practices, including infant-toddler development, trauma-informed care, and classroom management.
Provide post-training follow-up and coaching to ensure translation of knowledge into daily practice.
Support the onboarding and orientation process for new teaching and coaching staff, cultivating a culture of excellence from day one.
Develop and implement the professional learning opportunities under BBI’s career ladder, ensuring BBI remains in compliance with grant implementation.
Leverage child outcome data (COR), classroom quality measures (e.g., CLASS scores), LENA language environment data, and developmental screening results (e.g., ASQ) to identify trends, close learning gaps, and inform instructional strategies.
Lead data deep-dives with teaching teams and site supervisors to interpret assessment results, identify areas for growth, and co-create action plans that improve child and classroom performance metrics.
Use real-time data to assess the effectiveness of coaching and professional development interventions, modifying strategies as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
Develop data dashboards or visual summaries that provide clear insights into classroom quality, school readiness benchmarks, and teacher progress toward professional goals.
Support the development of site-level and program-wide goals tied to measurable school readiness outcomes, teacher effectiveness, and family engagement.
Serve as a key liaison between education staff, site leaders, and the executive team, ensuring clarity, cohesion, and shared accountability across all sites.
Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and team meetings to support children with developmental delays or IFSPs.
Engage families and community partners in supporting children’s educational experiences and transitions.
Contribute to annual self-assessment, program planning, and continuous improvement initiatives, using monitoring data and stakeholder feedback to inform decisions.
Prepare accurate and timely reports for internal and external stakeholders, including the Education Director and federal/District funders.
Uphold confidentiality and compliance with child protection standards and organizational policies at all times.
Commitment to Bright Beginnings’ mission of advancing equity and opportunity for vulnerable children and families.
Follow all applicable BBI policies and procedures, including the Standards of Conduct, to safeguard children from abuse, neglect, or exploitation while in the care of the Center.
Other duties as assigned.