Head Start Education Coach (3592)

Job Details Job Location: Mid Valley Family YMCA - Van Nuys, CA 91405 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $30.00 - $32.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Job Shift: Any Job Category: Preschool - Youth Development Position Summary This position supports the work of YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Education Coach serves as a facilitator for transformative teaching, empowering educators to provide exceptional early childhood experiences. The Coach drives the development and implementation of a strategic professional development system that directly enhances the quality of education and care provided to children. Through expert CLASS monitoring, individualized coaching, and targeted training, the Coach fosters a culture of continuous improvement and ensures adherence to the HeadStart Performance Standards and the HeadStart Act. By collaborating closely with educators and leadership, the Coach identifies professional development needs and designs engaging, impactful learning opportunities that elevate teaching practices to support and help children thrive. The Education Coach follows all state, federal, community care licensing, and food program regulations and YMCA policies and procedures at all times. Essential Functions Implement Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) to fidelity in accordance with HeadStart expectations for coaching and professional development. Provide individualized, reflective, and relationship‑based coaching to Early Head Start and HeadStart education staff to support effective teaching and caregiving practices. Conduct structured observations, collaborative goal setting, action planning, and reflection and feedback cycles consistent with practice‑based coaching practices. Support staff in implementing developmentally appropriate, culturally and linguistically responsive practices aligned with the program’s curriculum and school readiness goals. Collaborate with education leadership and management teams to support program planning and coordinated approaches to professional development. Use data from observations, assessments, and program monitoring to inform coaching strategies and document progress through the PBC monitoring tool. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of coaching activities to support monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts. Collaborate with Center Directors and Operations Executive Directors to identify specific learning needs and tailor training and coaching efforts that align with each site’s specific goals. Conduct CLASS and curriculum fidelity observations to assess classroom quality and instructional effectiveness, followed by clear and constructive debriefs. Prepare timely documentation and reports to identify trends that target professional development, coaching, and other training needs. Partner with Inclusion and Education teams to strengthen classroom management and elevate instructional practices across all program sites. Lead debriefs with teaching staff and Center Directors to review CLASS and curriculum fidelity assessment results, and facilitate strength‑based approach sessions with actionable steps for growth, using evidence‑based coaching practices. Attend and actively participate in all required Los Angeles County Office of Education training sessions, meetings, and professional development activities as assigned, and any other LACOE sponsored Coach Networks. Apply learning from LACOE and HeadStart trainings to coaching practices to ensure compliance with HSPPS and program goals. Support a positive team culture through strong collegial relationships and effective communication. Promote adult learning by motivating and empowering teachers to strengthen their instructional practice. Participate in Education Development Meetings, committees, projects, and agency‑wide initiatives, including professional development trainings related to program needs. Attend staff meetings and training as required. Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting and risk management. Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character and YMCA Core Values in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers and fellow staff. Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause‑Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness and personal growth. All other duties as assigned by your supervisor. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred), consistent with 45CFR§1302.91(e). Experience At least 3 years of experience working in Early Head Start and/or HeadStart programs. Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing Practice-Based Coaching or similar evidence‑based coaching models. 6 Infant/Toddler Units (3 units minimum to start and must have total 6 infant toddler units within 12 months of hire). Specialized Skills Strong knowledge of early childhood development, inclusive practices, and developmentally appropriate instruction. Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills with the ability to build trust and support adult learners. Highly organized, tech‑savvy, and comfortable using data to inform decisions. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word) and able to learn new platforms quickly. Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, including presenting to groups and producing clear reports, training materials, and correspondence. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and demonstrate effective project management and continuous learning. Strong skills in reflective practice, adult learning, collaboration, and communication. Certifications Master Teacher Permit or higher issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, required. CLASS Pre‑K and Infant/Toddler Reliable within 6 months of hire. Required. Current approved EMSA First Aid; Adult, Infant and Child CPR Certifications (8 hours) within 60 days of hire, highly recommended. Y‑USA Trainer Skills Certification within 12 months of hire, highly recommended. Work Environment / Minimum Physical Requirements This is a non‑teaching, non‑instructional position with no classroom teaching duties. Travel to program sites and required training sites is required. You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles