Preschool Coach

Preschool Educator Coach

The Preschool Educator Coach supports preschool teams to offer high-quality learning experiences to children by strengthening teaching practices, classroom quality, and team effectiveness. The coach works alongside educators to provide observation, feedback, modeling, and reflective support that improves child outcomes and aligns with program standards, curriculum goals, and best practices in early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observe and support classroom interactions, routines, and teaching practices to ensure high-quality interactions
• Provide constructive feedback, modeling and reflective coaching to strengthen instructional practices
• Model effective teaching strategies, classroom management, and child engagement techniques
• Support implementation of curriculum, assessment tools, and individualized learning plans aligned with program philosophy and state frameworks
• Assist educators in creating and maintaining developmentally appropriate, high-quality learning environments
• Help teams strengthen transitions, schedules, behavior support, and family engagement practices
• Reinforce active supervision practices and safe environments
• Assist program leadership with monthly observations and performance evaluations
• Facilitate goal-setting and continuous quality improvement efforts to support educators
• Support new team onboarding and skill development
• Collaborate with leadership to identify professional development needs
• Encourage problem-solving and team collaboration while maintaining a strengths-based approach
• Conduct CLASS and ECERS assessments as scheduled
• Establish classroom continuous quality improvement goals and monitor progress
• Maintain compliance with all company, federal, state and local regulations and policies, accreditation standards, and health/safety requirements
• Promote a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and professionalism.
• Ensure confidentiality of children, families, and educator information
• Model professionalism, ethical conduct, and strong communication
• Participate in strategic planning and program initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of child development and preschool best practices
• Ability to provide supportive feedback
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience with reflective practice and adult learning
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Working knowledge of licensing regulations, EEC's Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences and NAEYC standards

Comprehensive Benefits:

Compensation & Financial Support:

• Competitive wages
• Bonuses for training, education and credentials
• Paid professional development and training
• Low to no cost CDA and degree programs
• Student loan forgiveness
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Child care discounts for employees' children
• Referral bonus

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid winter and summer program closure
• Flexible scheduling when possible
• Reduced burnout initiatives and realistic staffing support

Health & Wellness:

• Affordable health, dental, vision, disability insurance
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Access to mindfulness or stress-management resources

Professional Growth & Recognition:

• Coaching and mentoring programs
• Leadership pathways and career advancement opportunities
• In-house professional learning opportunities
• Recognition programs and appreciation events
• Opportunities to specialize (curriculum, behavior support, coaching, etc.)

Workplace Culture Benefits:

• Supportive leadership and positive team culture
• Adequate, paid planning time
• Consistent classroom resources and supplies
• Staff appreciation initiatives
• Strong communication and inclusion in decision-making
• Psychological safety and respect for educator voice
• Morale committee that plans team events
• Spirit days

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field preferred
• 5-7 years experience in preschool teaching and/or classroom leadership
• Must be passionate about children and supporting their growth into becoming the best that they can be and equally as passionate about leading and supporting the educators who guide them

Salary Description $45,000 - $52,000 per year