Lead Coach - Professional Development

About the role

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The Lead Coach will provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to ensure the effective implementation of the Construct Coaching model with fidelity and high quality across programs and coaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Support teacher and coach practice through coaching, mentoring, reflective supervision, and professional development to strengthen implementation of developmentally appropriate practices and fidelity to the Construct Coaching Model.
• Afford staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating responsive caregiving, teaching practices, and indoor/outdoor learning environments that promote quality child outcomes, social-emotional development, and school readiness.
• Implement project support for Communities of Practice to address the social-emotional and school readiness needs of children.
• Lead and support coaching initiatives, projects, and implementation activities across programs and teams.
• Observe and support coaches through field shadowing, reflective conversations, individualized development plans, modeling, feedback, and ongoing mentorship to strengthen coaching effectiveness and professional growth.
• Monitor coaching quality assurance processes, documentation, data, and outcomes to ensure accuracy, accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, leadership, consultants, and Integrated Service Team members to plan, develop, implement, and monitor services, policies, procedures, and quality improvement efforts.
• Facilitate the effective use of technology, coaching resources, and professional development tools to support coaching practices, documentation, and service delivery.
• Serve as a liaison and thought partner between leadership and coaching staff to support communication and implementation goals.
• Promote collaborative team practices and contribute to a positive and supportive coaching culture.
• Adhere to program policies, DHS licensing requirements, and other early childhood education standards to sustain quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Assists Program Managers and the Director in planning, developing, and monitoring program services, policies, and procedures; ensures integration with other Quality Improvement efforts.

Requirements

• BA degree in early childhood education family studies or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ early childhood education experience is required, including the training facilitation responsibilities.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Possess an insured & registered vehicle and a valid AZ driver’s license.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• DES Criminal Affidavit Required.
• DHS Criminal Affidavit Required.
• FPC DPS Verification Required.

Skills

• Ability to speak, write, read in English and Spanish is preferred.

Benefits

Southwest Human Development offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness plans, generous paid time off, and 401(k) matching every paycheck.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the coaching staff and the children they serve.