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Join Think Together as an Early Learning Education Coach, where you'll play a crucial role in mentoring preschool educators and enhancing early childhood education practices in California.

Responsibilities: Coaching preschool teachers, facilitating professional development, guiding classrooms to align with developmentally appropriate standards, and maintaining program compliance.

Skills: Strong knowledge of early childhood education, instructional coaching, effective communication, and collaboration in diverse environments.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in early childhood education (Master's preferred), 5 years of experience in early childhood education, and possession of a Child Development Program Director Permit.

Location: San Jose, CA, US

Compensation: $30 - $30 / Hourly

Overview

Early Learning Education Coach

Founded in 1997, Think Together partners with schools to change the odds for kids by providing award-winning programs during and outside the school day. We’re one of California’s largest nonprofits working in school districts from San Diego to San Francisco. Whether you’re interested in early learning, elementary, middle or high school, you can invest in your community by working at a local school or working within our home office providing support!JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a passionate, experienced, and collaborative Education Coach to support preschool educators in implementing high-quality early childhood education practices. This role focuses on professional development, reflective practice, and continuous improvement to ensure optimal learning environments for children ages 3-5. The Education Coach will serve as a mentor and guide to teaching staff, helping to align classroom practices with developmentally appropriate standards, curriculum goals, and child outcomes.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide coaching to preschool teachers through one-on-one sessions, classroom observations, modeling, and feedback. • Strong knowledge in implementing evidence-based curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices. • Assist with planning and delivery of professional development and in-service training sessions. • Use reflective supervision techniques to support teachers’ growth in understanding child development and instructional strategies. • Facilitate the use of child assessment data to inform instruction and support individualized learning plans. • Collaborate with program leadership to maintain program compliance with state requirements, and Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS). • Guide teachers in creating inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed classrooms. • Maintain accurate and confidential coaching logs, reports, and documentation. • Support with community resources, and transitions to kindergarten. • Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and professional excellence. • Training teaching staff in areas of need and professional growth • Support with family engagement component (Recruitment event, community events, PAC, parent orientation.) • Support in classrooms as needed to maintain ratios. • Attend workshops and trainings. • Provide training on CLASS overview, CLASS Environment, ASQ screenings, and DRDP as well as health and safety environments. Ensure completeness of all developmental screenings. • Participate in community outreach events and meetings. • Maintain abreast of California Department of Education (CDE) changes and updates.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or related field (master’s preferred). • Minimum of 5 years of experience in early childhood education, coaching, and guiding staff and classroom teaching experience.• Must possess a Child Development Program Director Permit (Commission on Teaching Credentialing) • Proven experience in instructional coaching, mentoring, and teacher support. • Strong knowledge of early childhood development, curriculum implementation, and assessment. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. • Ability to work collaboratively in diverse environments. • Bilingual (English/Spanish or other languages). • Must be CLASS and CLASS Environment Reliable • Must be experienced in DRDP • Must be experienced with screening tools: ASQ:SE ASQ-3 assessment tools • Experience with QRIS • Familiarity with adult learning principles and coaching models (e.g., Practice-Based Coaching, Reflective Practice). COMPUTER SKILLS: • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Teams. • Internet software • E-mail • Use typical office equipment.PHYSICAL/WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Moderate Noise (examples: typical office noise) • Stand, Walk, Sit (in general office environment) • Computer Screen visual in performance of role • Lift up to 10 pounds • Travel up to 10-20% • Must pass Live Scan (criminal background check via fingerprinting), provide a clear TB test. Regular travel to local preschool sites. • Combination of office, classroom, and virtual environments. • Must pass background check and meet state childcare licensing requirements.

Compensation: $30/hr.

Think Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.