Head Start Coach (Alameda & Santa Clara)

About The Role

The Head Start Coach supports Kidangos Head Start classrooms by providing coaching training and technical assistance to ensure program fidelity and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. This role fosters strong coaching relationships with teaching staff and supports continuous quality improvement aligned with school readiness and program goals.

What Youll Be Doing

Coaching and Collaboration:

• Build and maintain collaborative coaching relationships with teaching staff.
• Partner with the Regional Directors Center Directors and Coaching Manager to provide classroom-based coaching and support aligned with program needs and goals.
• Collaborate with the Coaching Manager and Director of Head Start Educational Services to support each centers Quality Improvement Plan.
• Attend and support department and agency-wide events including those outside of regular operating hours.

Classroom Support & Development:

• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback reflection and goal-setting with teaching staff.
• Support implementation of curriculum with fidelity and promote best practices in early childhood education.
• Deliver Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) strategies to support teacher growth and development.
• Assist in designing and delivering professional development training for classroom staff.
• Monitor teacher progress and evaluate coaching effectiveness through data collection and analysis.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Maintain organized electronic and physical records for coaching activities.
• Enter and manage data using ChildPlus software to monitor outcomes extract reports and inform program improvements.
• Perform scanning attaching and filing of documents as needed.

General Duties:

• Maintain confidentiality of children families and staff.
• Represent Kidangos mission and values in all interactions.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff families and community partners.
• Advocate for the needs and well-being of all children and families served by the agency.
• Participate in all required meetings (weekly bi-weekly and/or monthly).
• Complete the required professional development trainings.
• All other job duties as assigned and deemed necessary to fulfill.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; preferred degree in Early Childhood Education School Psychology Educational Psychology Special Education Speech & Language Elementary Education Educational Administration
• Required minimum of 5 years work experience in early learning including at least 2 years working with children 3-5 in a Head Start setting at least 2 years working with children 0-3 in an Early Head Start setting.
• Experience with ITERS/ECERS Curriculum CSEFEL PITC Infant/Toddler/Preschool CLASS reliable observer desirable
• Demonstrated ability to provide coaching for early learning teachers.
• Experience in eLearning processes and technologies is desirable
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education developmental milestones with an emphasis on social-emotional early math and/or early language and literacy specifically EHS Infant/Toddler and HS preschool curriculum
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide leadership accept responsibility work independently and set own goals in a professional manner.
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends with some travel.
• Spanish Preferred