Early Childhood Behavior Support Coach

Water Street Mission•Lancaster, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Partner with the Director, teachers, students, and families across all Wonder Academy classrooms to promote social-emotional development, positive behavior, strengthen classroom culture, and equip staff with effective behavior support strategies in a manner that reflects dignity, restoration, and Christian faith values. This is a full-time, 10-month, Non-Exempt position. All Water Street Mission staff must be willing to sign the Water Street Ministries’ Statement of Faith, be a current and active member and/or regular attendee of a local church, and be able to fully support the Water Street Mission’s core values and ministry philosophy. The role involves sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, walking alongside fellow staff in Christian community, encouraging restoration in guests, and working in coordination with other staff to ensure guest safety and well-being. The position requires embodying and communicating a team and ministry culture that reflects WSM’s purpose, mission, and values.

Requirements

Associate degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Experience working with young children in educational, behavioral, social-emotional settings.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to balance personal initiative with collaborative teamwork.
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills.
Must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Must be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry activities of Water Street Mission.
Must subscribe to the Water Street Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications of Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
Must adhere to the Water Street Mission Employee Handbook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience supporting children who have experienced poverty, trauma, or unstable home environments preferred.
Experience coaching adults, supporting classrooms, or implementing behavior support strategies preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote the social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental growth of students through observation, skill-building, and supportive interventions that foster self-regulation, positive relationships, and student success.
Support students with behavioral, emotional, or developmental challenges through individualized guidance, restorative practices, conflict resolution, and inclusive classroom strategies.
In partnership with the Director, collaborate with teachers to implement positive behavior supports, strengthen classroom culture, and create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments.
In partnership with the Director, coach and support staff in behavior management, social-emotional learning, and consistent implementation of school-wide behavior expectations.
In partnership with the Director, develop, implement, and maintain a proactive school-wide behavior support framework that promotes student success and a positive learning environment across all classrooms.
Develop, monitor, and adjust individualized in-house behavior support plans, maintaining appropriate documentation and communication regarding student progress.
In partnership with the Director, build collaborative relationships with families, providing guidance, resources, and support related to child behavior and social-emotional development.
Connect families with community resources, educational supports, and outside services when appropriate to meet student and family needs.
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community partners to coordinate effective support for students and ensure continuity of care and communication.
Contribute to a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and shared responsibility for student outcomes.
Other duties as assigned by Director.