Associate Director of Learning & Impact

Bright Beginnings•Washington, DC

9d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Associate Director of Learning and Impact supports the DLI by strengthening high-quality infant and toddler teaching practices across multiple Head Start and Early Head Start sites. The position provides instructional leadership, coaching, and technical assistance to classroom staff to promote developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, evidence-based practices. It directly manages instructional coaches and implements programs supporting Bright Beginnings’ career ladder. The role supports curriculum fidelity, professional development, and school readiness outcomes aligned with Head Start Program Performance Standards. Bright Beginnings, Inc. is a nonprofit organization operating early childhood and family learning centers for families experiencing housing instability. Its two-generational approach focuses on children’s health, safety, engagement, support, and development; school readiness; helping families break intergenerational poverty; and partnering to address disparities and obstacles to economic mobility. The Associate Director provides coaching and professional learning, supports compliance and quality assurance, uses child and classroom data to guide improvement, collaborates with families and community partners, and contributes to program planning, reporting, and continuous improvement. The position also safeguards children and upholds organizational policies, confidentiality, and child protection standards.

Requirements

BA degree in Early Childhood Education, or a bachelor’s or advanced degree with equivalent coursework in early childhood education and early education teaching experience.
Two years of experience implementing practice-based coaching in an early childhood education setting.
Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
Strong computer skills, including expertise with Windows-based programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Mission and culture alignment.
Flexibility in work settings, mature judgment, and ability to work collegially.
Ability to maintain cooperative, diplomatic working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, families, and the community.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift 25–50 pounds.
Ability to walk, squat or kneel, sit on the floor, see, hear, and speak.
Ability to raise objects from a lower to a higher location or move objects horizontally from one location to another.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ChildPlus.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and practical support to teaching teams in applying developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, evidence-based instructional practices.
Implement the organization’s coaching strategy and develop individualized and group coaching cycles.
Partner with educators to create data-driven professional development plans in early learning, responsive caregiving, and inclusive practices.
Conduct in-person and virtual classroom observations, model best practices, and provide reflective, strengths-based feedback.
Ensure fidelity to HSPPS, ELOF, and Bright Beginnings policies and procedures across classrooms.
Collaborate with leaders on internal monitoring and quality assurance reviews and use findings to improve curriculum delivery, child engagement, and instructional quality.
Support classroom teams in preparing for licensing visits and national accreditation reviews.
Design, coordinate, and deliver professional development on early childhood practices, including infant-toddler development, trauma-informed care, and classroom management.
Provide post-training follow-up and coaching to support application of learning in daily practice.
Support onboarding and orientation for new teaching and coaching staff.
Develop and implement professional learning opportunities under BBI’s career ladder and ensure compliance with grant implementation.
Use COR child outcome data, CLASS scores, LENA data, and ASQ developmental screening results to identify trends, learning gaps, and instructional strategies.
Lead data reviews with teaching teams and site supervisors and support development of action plans to improve child and classroom performance.
Assess the effectiveness of coaching and professional development using real-time data and adjust strategies as needed.
Develop data dashboards or visual summaries on classroom quality, school readiness, and teacher progress toward professional goals.
Support site-level and program-wide goals tied to measurable school readiness outcomes, teacher effectiveness, and family engagement.
Serve as a liaison between education staff, site leaders, and the executive team.
Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and team meetings for children with developmental delays or IFSPs.
Engage families and community partners in children’s educational experiences and transitions.
Contribute to annual self-assessment, program planning, and continuous improvement using monitoring data and stakeholder feedback.
Prepare timely, accurate reports for internal and external stakeholders, including the Education Director and federal and District funders.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with child protection standards and organizational policies.
Follow BBI policies and Standards of Conduct to safeguard children from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Perform other duties as assigned.