Education Coaching Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process for Education Coaches; provide ongoing coaching and supervision to ensure high-quality, standardized service delivery.
• Provide and coordinate technical support to staff in implementing all coaching requirements, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of Education Coaches and help to facilitate their continuing education and training.
• Review coaching documentation and data to monitor quality, identify trends, and inform ongoing support and professional development for Education Coaches.

• Provide ongoing, evidence-based technical support and coaching for educators in areas such as classroom management, individualizing curriculum, and communication using tools such as CLASS, ECERS-R, ITERS, TPOT/TPITOS, and other classroom observation tools as needed.
• Provide technical support to education staff, as assigned, through direct coaching and mentoring to improve instructional practices and classroom quality.
• Facilitate regular feedback meetings utilizing observation data to collaboratively set and track professional development goals to improve the quality of teaching practices.
• Establish and maintain a trustful and confidential relationship with educators.
• Model innovative, high-impact teaching methodologies through demonstration lessons and collaborative team teaching.
• Generate necessary documentation to support the Education component in the monitoring of classroom quality.
• Generate any necessary feedback documents to support local program education staff.

• Help to facilitate large group training for staff during regular professional in-service days throughout the school year.
• Assist with individualized career development and quality improvement goals for educators.
• Integration of strategic work plans and component services (Up to 10%)
• Assist with the planning and monitoring of education component services under the direction of the Child Development Services Director.
• Assist in analyzing classroom support and coaching data to identify strategies to achieve school readiness goals.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and other necessary training to support component goals.
• Participate as a member of all education team meetings.
• Perform other related duties as required by state or federal laws or as assigned.

• Maintain a comprehensive record keeping system of coaching observations and feedback sessions through documents and the database system.
• Maintain statistical data as requested by the ABCD Head Start administration and in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Use data analysis to identify classroom trends and tailor professional development interventions.
• Maintain and document on-going contact with staff through phone, e-mail and site visits.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field is required.
• Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of experience in early childhood education and care, including supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in providing strengths-based coaching, EEC Director I or II and EEC Preschool and Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher certifications, prior experience with Head Start programs, and active CLASS reliability certification are highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development and current research-based pedagogy, curriculum resources, appropriate classroom management techniques for preschool and/or infant/toddler classrooms and reflective practices in mentor/coaching.
• Proven ability to facilitate engaging professional development workshops for adult learners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace Apps.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred; ability to translate effectively to support communication with diverse, non-English speaking families.
• Demonstrated ability to work sensitively with low-income people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Must have the ability and willingness to travel on a regular basis.

• Demonstrate professionalism at all times and seek support from supervisors as needed.
• Engage in ongoing staff development and reflective practice to expand professional skills.
• Maintain professional boundaries in relationships with staff and families.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information at all times.

• Ability to make frequent significant decisions and demonstrate problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work as a team member collaborating with coworkers and community resources.
• Ability to regularly kneel, bend, sit on the floor, and lift and move children as needed to model developmentally appropriate educational and caregiving practices.
• Ability to lift and transport training materials, classroom materials, and other items necessary to perform job duties.
• Must be able to work independently without intensive supervision.
• Must be able to balance and prioritize workload and have strong time management skills.

Why Work Here

• Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
• Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
• Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
• Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
• A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
• Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.