Coach, Early Learning

PSESD•Renton, WA

About The Position

The Coach, Early Learning supports the development of strong early learning services that are racially equitable and culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate. The role provides staff development, coaching, and technical assistance to enhance school readiness outcomes for children and families in Early Learning Programs. The position reports to an Assigned Administrator. The Coach collaborates with internal and external partners, coordinates services in designated content areas, and supports high-quality, compliant implementation of early learning services using a whole-child approach. The role develops training and coaching plans, models and coaches best practices, provides data-informed technical assistance to subcontractors, and participates in monitoring, site visits, observations, and reporting. It also organizes and analyzes data, prepares program materials, and participates in meetings, workshops, conferences, and community events. The position embodies the agency’s commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization and to leading with racial equity. This includes advocating for equity and inclusion, recognizing and helping dismantle institutional racism, using a racial equity lens, fostering collaboration and shared purpose, and engaging responsibly with children, families, and communities of color.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health, nutrition, or a related field; or an associate’s degree in one of these areas plus progressively responsible job-related experience.
Professional experience coaching, mentoring, and/or providing technical assistance in health-, nutrition-, and/or safety-related fields.

Nice To Haves

Specialized knowledge or experience with diverse family populations, including low-income families, English language learners, children with disabilities, and/or families with mental health concerns.
Experience providing group or staff training and/or teaching adult learners.
Experience working on a cross-disciplinary team.
Knowledge of common pediatric health conditions, safe early learning environments, and/or early learning nutrition protocols.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with ESD staff, subcontracting partners, community agencies, and public agencies to develop resources, expand program capabilities, and provide services.
Consult with internal and external staff about suspected child abuse or neglect, significant injuries, contagious diseases, safety issues, and other concerns to support health, safety, and compliance with policies and regulations.
Coordinate services in designated content areas to support faithful, high-quality implementation of early learning services and compliance with federal, state, and agency requirements.
Create and implement training and coaching plans to develop and enhance staff competencies.
Model and coach site staff in delivering culturally, linguistically, and developmentally appropriate comprehensive services through differentiated staff development and onsite coaching.
Organize and analyze data and maintain manual and electronic documents, files, and records.
Participate in workshops, meetings, community events, and conferences to convey or gather information and documentation.
Participate in monitoring activities, including site visits, observations, and report writing, to assess compliance with regulations, requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
Prepare written materials, such as program assessments, evaluations, work plans, and newsletter articles, for training, documentation, reference, and information sharing.
Provide data-informed training, coaching, and technical assistance to subcontractors on program standards and regulations in designated content areas.
Assist other personnel as needed to support an efficient and effective work environment.
Demonstrate antiracist leadership by supporting equity and inclusion, advocating with colleagues and communities, recognizing and addressing institutional racism and bias, and fostering collaboration and shared purpose.