Education & Inclusion Coach

Faces SF • San Francisco, CA

2d • $38 - $42

About The Position

FACES seeks an experienced Education and Inclusion Coach to provide coaching and inclusion services to Family Child Care Network (FCCHEN) providers and the children they serve. The role delivers on-site and distance coaching to home-based providers serving children ages 0–12, supporting quality improvement goals, professional development, and early childhood education best practices. It also provides comprehensive assessment and intervention services for children with developmental needs.

The position’s work is divided between coaching (80%) and inclusion services (20%). The coach works with providers, families, and consultants, travels to family child care homes and Child Development Centers throughout San Francisco, and participates in trainings and meetings through the FCCHEN department and the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience as a lead teacher.
• At least two years of experience coaching adult learning.
• Fluency in spoken Cantonese and English.
• Hold or qualify for the California Child Site Supervisor permit.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of early childhood education curricula, assessments, and screening tools, including FCCERS, CLASS, ASQ, CSEFEL, and DRDP, or willingness to be trained on these tools.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry materials weighing 10 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently travel within San Francisco; valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
• Ability to meet and maintain required state, federal, local, and CDC standards, including fingerprint clearance, a negative TB test, First Aid, and CPR.
• Commitment to aligning program practices with FACES values, especially equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Passion for and willingness to reflect and grow in pursuit of the organization’s mission.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing individualized support to children with developmental delays or disabilities, such as autism or speech and language impairment; training is available for candidates with strong classroom experience but less inclusion-specific experience.
• Special Education Certification.
• Written Cantonese and Mandarin.
• Experience coaching and mentoring staff and facilitating workshops or trainings.
• Nonprofit experience.
• CLASS certification for Infant, Toddler, and 2nd Pre-K.
• Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) Facilitator certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching to a caseload of family child care providers using practice-based, instructional, and transformational approaches aligned with Quality Improvement Plan goals.
• Support providers in implementing best practices and developmentally appropriate activities that address children’s individual needs.
• Collect, monitor, and analyze educational data, including children’s progress reports, DRDP data, IEPs and IFSPs, professional development records, licensing reports, and health and nutrition documentation.
• Conduct FCCERS and CLASS assessments and partner with providers to use formal and informal data to establish and track quality improvement goals.
• Collaborate with the coaching team to facilitate trainings and Professional Learning Communities.
• Travel to family child care homes and Child Development Centers throughout San Francisco to provide coaching and support, conduct site visits, and distribute educational materials.
• Participate in required FCCHEN department and San Francisco Department of Early Childhood trainings and meetings, including coaching collaborative meetings, FCC roundtables, and professional development sessions.
• Provide individualized on-site and distance one-to-one support to providers serving children with suspected developmental needs or delays.
• Support implementation of individualized IEP and IFSP goals and develop systems to track progress over time.
• Partner with the Educational Manager to guide providers in implementing CSEFEL tools for children’s social-emotional development.
• Track, collaborate, and follow up with providers and families regarding ASQ and DRDP concerns.
• Help providers identify and access resources, including adaptive equipment and instructional materials, to support school readiness.
• Meet with providers, guardians, and consultants as needed to discuss and interpret ASQs, IEPs, and assessments.
• Support families and providers through referrals, advocate as needed, and serve as an inclusion liaison to strengthen support systems for children with developmental delays or special needs.
• Attend occasional weekend and evening trainings or events, approximately four to five times per year.

Benefits

• Healthcare premiums fully paid for employees and 25% paid for dependents.
• Three weeks of vacation, personal and floating holidays, twelve sick days, and ten paid holidays.
• One-week winter closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Birthday day off.
• Retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of salary.
• Opportunity to positively impact the lives of young children and their families.
• Fun, dynamic, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to join a movement to achieve educational, economic, and racial justice.

What This Job Offers

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