Head Start Coach

A little about us… Kidango ) is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide thousands of children, especially those from low-income families, with safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships. Through our policy work, we aim to take our expertise beyond the children and families that we serve, and drive change in early childhood education at the local, state and federal levels. Our goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential.

The Head Start Coach supports Kidango's 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 You'll 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 center's 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 Kidango's 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

• Bachelor's 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 

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a health screening and TB test 
• Must pass background fingerprint clearance 
• Valid Driver License 
• Must be 18 years or older 
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  perform the essential job functions

Perks

• An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
• A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package 
• Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world

Drug-Free Workplace

We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

EEO 

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidango's culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission