InfantToddler Coach

Location: We have sites in Providence RI Pawtucket RI and Central Falls RI
Reports To: Manager of Early Childhood Partnerships
Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you passionate about infant and toddler development Do you enjoy mentoring educators and helping classrooms thrive Join Childrens Friend as an Infant Toddler Coach where youll empower teachers strengthen Early Head Start programs and make a lasting impact on children and families during the most important years of development.

As our Infant Toddler Coach youll partner with teachers administrators and community agencies to strengthen classroom quality and support children from birth to age three by:

• Coaching mentoring andsupporting Early HeadStart teachers andpartner site educatorsthrough classroom observationsand individualized coachingplans.
• Promoting developmentallyappropriate relationship-based practices thatsupport every childsgrowth and learning.
• Ensuring compliance withEarly Head StartPerformance StandardsRhode Island licensingregulations and agencypolicies.
• Providing professional development and training on curriculum CLASS ITERS active supervision responsive caregiving and child development.
• Collaborating with specialistsin Disabilities MentalHealth Health Nutrition Family Engagement andEnrollment to providecomprehensive support forchildren and families.
• Monitoring curriculum implementation child assessments developmentalscreenings and schoolreadiness outcomes.
• Building strong partnershipswith community-basedEarly Head Startsites through regularvisits and ongoingcollaboration.
• Supporting positive familyengagement and culturallyresponsive practices thatcelebrate diversity andinclusion.
• Participating in program monitoring federal reviews self-assessments and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Bachelors degree inEarly Childhood Educationor a relatedfield.
• 35 yearsof experience workingin infant-toddlerclassrooms or EarlyHead Start programs.
• Strong knowledge ofinfant-toddler development curriculum implementation active supervision andsocial-emotional development.
• Valid drivers license reliable transportation and current autoinsurance.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment background screenings.
• Preferred:
  • Experience coaching or mentoring early childhood educators.

• A mission-driven organization committed to equity inclusion and community

• A collaborative and supportive workplace culture

• Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact

• Comprehensive benefits and professional development support

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace that supports and celebrates diversity. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process please contact us at .