Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Coach

ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION INC • Charlotte, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Alliance Center for Education, we are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and support to children, families, and staff. Our Early Head Start program is designed to ensure a nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive learning environment for infants and toddlers. We are currently seeking an Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Coach to join our team and support the continuous improvement of our infant/toddler classrooms and home-visiting programs. The Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Coach is responsible for coaching and supporting teachers and home visitors to maintain a high-quality learning environment. This role includes providing technical assistance, professional development, and training to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and AC4Ed policies. The coach will play a critical role in improving teaching practices and promoting positive outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Understanding of Head Start policies, licensing requirements, and performance standards.
• Strong coaching, training, and leadership skills with the ability to analyze data and drive continuous improvement.
• Must maintain CLASS Reliable Assessor certification.
• A valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle.
• Must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and random drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Establish collaborative coaching relationships with teachers and home visitors.
• Conduct focused classroom observations, provide feedback, and support professional development.
• Assist in implementing program fidelity in alignment with Head Start goals, CLASS, and EHS objectives.
• Support data collection efforts to assess teacher growth and coaching effectiveness.
• Conduct classroom assessments and provide feedback on curriculum implementation, classroom management, and behavior strategies.
• Support teachers in developing strategies for a developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance staff skills and best practices.
• Conduct CLASS observations twice a year and monitoring visits three times a year.
• Assist in planning and coordinating family engagement activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold AC4Ed’s mission and values in all interactions.

Benefits

• Eligible for $500.00 Hiring Bonus following successful completion of 90 days of employment with documented performance evaluation.
• Employee group medical insurance
• Employee group dental insurance
• Employee group vision insurance
• Medical coverage options for dependents
• Employee basic life insurance
• Employee voluntary life insurance
• Employee short term disability
• Employee long term disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• Ongoing Support
• Consistent Schedule

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level