Infant/Toddler Coach

Job Description

Job Description

???? Now Hiring: Infant/Toddler Coach

Location: We have sites in Providence, RI, Pawtucket, RI and Central Falls, RI
Reports To: Manager of Early Childhood Partnerships
Employment Type: Full-Time

Help Shape the Future—One Child, One Classroom, One Teacher at a Time.

Are you passionate about infant and toddler development? Do you enjoy mentoring educators and helping classrooms thrive? Join Children's Friend as an Infant Toddler Coach , where you'll empower teachers, strengthen Early Head Start programs, and make a lasting impact on children and families during the most important years of development.

???? What You’ll Do:

As our Infant Toddler Coach, you'll partner with teachers, administrators, and community agencies to strengthen classroom quality and support children from birth to age three by:

• Coaching, mentoring, and supporting Early Head Start teachers and partner site educators through classroom observations and individualized coaching plans.
• Promoting developmentally appropriate, relationship-based practices that support every child's growth and learning.
• Ensuring compliance with Early Head Start Performance Standards, Rhode Island licensing regulations, and agency policies.
• Providing professional development and training on curriculum, CLASS, ITERS, active supervision, responsive caregiving, and child development.
• Collaborating with specialists in Disabilities, Mental Health, Health, Nutrition, Family Engagement, and Enrollment to provide comprehensive support for children and families.
• Monitoring curriculum implementation, child assessments, developmental screenings, and school readiness outcomes.
• Building strong partnerships with community-based Early Head Start sites through regular visits and ongoing collaboration.
• Supporting positive family engagement and culturally responsive practices that celebrate diversity and inclusion.
• Participating in program monitoring, federal reviews, self-assessments, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

???? What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience working in infant-toddler classrooms or Early Head Start programs.
• Strong knowledge of infant-toddler development, curriculum implementation, active supervision, and social-emotional development.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment background screenings.
• Preferred:
  • Experience coaching or mentoring early childhood educators.

???? Why Join Children’s Friend?

• A mission-driven organization committed to equity, inclusion, and community

• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture

• Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact

• Comprehensive benefits and professional development support

???? Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace that supports and celebrates diversity. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us at View email address on us.fitly.work .

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage 
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance 
• Flex Spending Accounts