Head Start Coach Coordinator

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the citys historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.

Why join the City of Oakland Human Services Department Head Start Division
The City of Oakland Head Start Program provides high-quality early childhood education and comprehensive support services to children and families in Oakland. As a part of the Human Services Department our program ensures that young children receive the foundation they need for lifelong success through nurturing inclusive and developmentally appropriate learning environments.

As a Head Start Coach Coordinator you will be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team focused on strengthening teaching practices fostering school readiness and guiding educators in delivering high-quality instruction and engagement practices. You will play a key role in advancing Oaklands commitment to equitable early childhood education ensuring that all children regardless of background have access to the resources and support they need to thrive.

This position will be a part of following these key initiatives:

• Enhance teacher effectiveness through individualized coaching and professional development.
• Improve classroom quality by implementing research-based strategies aligned with various grant requirements and assessment tools.
• Strengthen family engagement and partnerships by supporting educators in fostering meaningful connections with parents and caregivers.
• Promote continuous program improvement through data-driven assessments and coaching strategies.

• Passionate about early childhood education and committed to supporting teachers in creating high-quality learning environments.
• Experienced in coaching and mentorship with a strong ability to guide teachers in implementing best practices.
• Organized and detail-oriented able to track progress document coaching activities and manage multiple priorities.
• An effective communicator who can provide clear constructive feedback and foster positive relationships with educators and staff.
• Adaptable and solution-oriented able to address challenges and support teachers in improving instructional practices.
• Collaborative and team-focused skilled in working closely with program leadership educators and content areas to align coaching strategies with program goals.
• Knowledgeable in Early Childhood development principles including effective teaching practices.

• Providing coaching and mentoring to early education teaching staff to improve instructional practices classroom management and child development outcomes.
• Observing classrooms and assessing teacher performance using federally and state mandated evaluation tools like CLASS to identify strengths and areas for growth.
• Providing professional development and training through workshops modeling and reflective coaching to strengthen teaching strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with grant requirements by promoting best practices in early childhood education curriculum implementation and child engagement.
• Supporting early childhood Center Directors in fostering a culture of mentorship and coaching among teaching staff.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of coaching activities teacher progress and program assessments to inform decision-making and compliance reporting.
• Collaborating with program leadership and content areas to align coaching strategies with program goals child outcomes and continuous quality improvement efforts.

This recruitment will produce two eligible lists. The restricted list will be for full-time permanent part-time or part-time City and Port of Oakland employees who maintain employment for the duration of the recruitment and pass all stages of the recruitment process. The open list will be for all other applicants who pass all stages of the recruitment process.

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

Education: A Bachelors Degree in early childhood education or closely related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible coaching and mentoring work experience in the areas of adult learning and using assessment data to drive coaching strategies that align with program performance goals. Experience working in Head Start Early Head Start or other early childhood programs is highly desirable.