Early Childhood Lead Coach

About the role

The Early Childhood Lead Coach under the Early Head Start and Head Start Director oversees and supports the classroom coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Train and work with diverse adult populations.
• Coach adults in early childhood pedagogy.
• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities including active listening, excellent verbal and written skills, and the ability to motivate and encourage adult learners.
• Understand the economically disadvantaged population and the basic philosophy of the Head Start Program.
• Knowledge of developmental expectations of 0-5 year old children.
• Typing and filing ability, computer skills (Microsoft Word & PowerPoint).
• Interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Ability to train and work with diverse adult populations.
• Coaching experience and/or training adults in early childhood pedagogy.
• Strong leadership abilities; demonstrate active listening, excellent verbal and written skills, ability to motivate and encourage adult learners.
• Ability to understand the economically disadvantaged population and the basic philosophy of the Head Start Program.
• Knowledge of developmental expectations of 0-5 year old children.
• Typing and filing ability, computer skills (Microsoft Word & PowerPoint).
• Interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience related to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Ability to train and work with diverse adult populations.
• Coaching experience and/or training adults in early childhood pedagogy.
• Strong leadership abilities; demonstrate active listening, excellent verbal and written skills, ability to motivate and encourage adult learners.
• Understanding of the economically disadvantaged population and the basic philosophy of the Head Start Program.
• Knowledge of developmental expectations of 0-5 year old children.
• Typing and filing ability, computer skills (Microsoft Word & PowerPoint).
• Interpersonal skills.

Pay

$26.30 per hour. (2025 - 2026 Support Salary Table)

Promotions result in a minimum 5% increase.

Schedule

8 hours per day/202 days per year/Table 9 Lane 12.