Professional Development Coach

Maricopa County•Mesa, AZ

6d•$50,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Start each day feeling energized by going to a job that you know matters. Make a difference in your community by working for Maricopa County’s Head Start division! As the Professional Development Coach, you will provide instructional leadership and deliver high‑quality mentoring, coaching, training, and technical assistance to staff, ensuring comprehensive, developmentally appropriate child development and education services. Join a team with a purpose! Apply today! About the Early Education Division The Early Education Division is federally funded to provide center‑based Head Start and Early Head Start services, offering high‑quality early care and education along with comprehensive community resources and referrals. These programs are designed to ensure that economically disadvantaged children enter school ready to learn and that families have the support needed to achieve long‑term self-sufficiency. The division operates classrooms through a mixed‑delivery model that includes full‑year, part‑year, community‑based, and school‑based sites. Services are delivered directly by Maricopa County and through contracted Child Care Partnerships. About the Department The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds community resilience and promotes the well-being of County residents by helping people and families thrive through a variety of programs and services that address adversity. These opportunities include early childhood education, housing, homeownership, independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities, career development for job seekers with barriers to employment, crisis rental and utility assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness. HSD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity, promotes respect, and facilitates social and economic mobility. In 2025, the Human Services Department was the proud recipient of 23 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlighting the Department’s commitment to supporting low-income and at-risk communities. Maricopa County Human Services was honored for a wide variety of programs that showcase their valuable work, including Regional Solutions to Homelessness in Rural and Underserved Communities, Pathway to Rapid Reemployment, Tonopah Fire Station Improvements, Refugee Relocation Assistance Program, the Early Education Division’s EVIT Expanded Partnership, and several other initiatives. Join our team and unlock your potential! Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

Requirements

Three years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public early learning setting
One year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role involving early childhood professional development or coaching
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with 18 credits in Early Childhood Education
Must possess or can obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire
Must secure a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Must complete a medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB)
Must obtain a CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s Certification within six weeks of hire
Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish may be required for some site locations

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
Four years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public early learning setting, which includes two years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role involving early childhood professional development or coaching
Current or former Early Head Start or Head Start parent

Responsibilities

Cultivates positive, trusting working relationships with staff while providing strong leadership, coaching, modeling, and support to teachers and supervisors.
Ensures full compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, organizational policies, procedures, and established program goals
Assists and assumes responsibility for the care and well-being of children in the program
Conducts classroom observations to collect data on teaching and learning practices, curriculum implementation and fidelity, and quality early learning settings using evidence-based tools
Provides guidance and models on preparing and maintaining accurate records
Guides staff to respect, value, and facilitate family engagement in collaboration with supervisors and family support staff
Provides guidance and models in conducting transition activities with parents, community partners, and children
Assists staff in utilizing data to develop data-driven classroom lesson plans and education plans individualized to children’s strengths
Performs additional duties as needed based on program context—including Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms across school‑based, community‑based, faith‑based, and Childcare Partnership settings—such as facilitating monthly site team meetings and collaborating with internal and external partners

Benefits

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center
Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1