Bilingual Instructional Coach

La Esperanza Child Development Center•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspire Teachers. Elevate Quality. Transform Early Learning. We are seeking an experienced, fully bilingual (English/Spanish) Instructional Coach to serve as the instructional leader of our early childhood education program. This position reports directly to the Center Director and plays a critical role in supporting teacher growth, curriculum implementation, classroom quality, and continuous program improvement. The ideal candidate is a passionate early childhood education professional with expertise in instructional coaching, teacher development, curriculum implementation, positive behavior support, and NAEYC accreditation standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
Minimum of three years of experience in early childhood education.
Experience coaching, mentoring, supervising, or training teaching staff.
Extensive knowledge of the Creative Curriculum.
Strong knowledge of NAEYC Accreditation Standards and developmentally appropriate practices.
Expertise in social-emotional development, positive behavior support, and classroom management strategies for young children.
Demonstrated success coaching teachers to support children with challenging behaviors through relationship-based and trauma-informed approaches.
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting NAEYC accreditation or reaccreditation efforts.
Experience with classroom quality assessments, teacher evaluation systems, or continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Five or more years of experience working in early childhood education classrooms.

Responsibilities

Lead and monitor implementation of the Creative Curriculum across all classrooms.
Provide ongoing instructional coaching, mentoring, and professional development to teaching staff.
Conduct classroom observations and provide reflective feedback to improve teaching practices and classroom quality.
Support teachers in developing and implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate, and individualized lesson plans.
Coach teachers in fostering high-quality teacher-child interactions and supportive learning environments.
Guide teachers in implementing positive behavior support strategies and responding effectively to challenging behaviors.
Support children's social-emotional development through evidence-based, relationship-centered practices.
Train and onboard new teachers and support ongoing professional growth.
Ensure curriculum, teaching practices, and classroom environments align with NAEYC Accreditation Standards and developmentally appropriate practice.
Partner with the Center Director to promote continuous quality improvement and instructional excellence throughout the program.