Instructional Coach

🌟 Job Title: Coach 🌟 📍 Location: Mason City, IA, with travel to NICAO Head Start and Early Head Start locations throughout our 9-county service area.

🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time | 💼 Department: Head Start/Early Head Start

Are you passionate about early childhood education and helping educators grow and succeed? We’re looking for a knowledgeable, collaborative, and supportive Coach to join our Early Childhood team !

Position Overview As a Coach , you’ll support education staff in strengthening their knowledge, skills, and instructional practices. Through observations, reflective coaching, professional development, and individualized support, you’ll help staff create positive, responsive, and developmentally appropriate learning environments for young children.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and support to Head Start and Early Head Start education staff through observations, feedback, and individualized coaching plans.
• Assist staff with classroom instruction, planning, resources, materials, and implementation of curriculum.
• Support staff in using data and observation results to identify areas for growth and develop effective strategies.
• Provide professional development and training on early childhood education topics and instructional practices.
• Build positive, collaborative relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Assist with new staff onboarding, pre-service planning, and trainings as requested.
• Support implementation of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Iowa HHS licensing regulations, and CACFP standards.
• Complete required observation tools, assessments, reports, and documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in program meetings, conferences, trainings, licensing visits, self-assessments, and Office of Head Start reviews.
• Promote effective communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving throughout the program.
• May be asked to substitute in classrooms when classroom staff or cooks are absent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field required.
• Coursework in early childhood education theories and child development required.
• Experience with early childhood education and child development preferred.
• Experience with program management, conflict management, team building, technology, or building collaborative relationships preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently while being an effective member of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Valid Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance required.
• Must be willing and able to travel between program locations as needed.
• Must successfully complete required background checks, fingerprinting, physical examination, and TB screening.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to supporting children, families, and communities.
• Help early childhood educators grow their skills and make a meaningful impact in the classroom.
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex-Spending Account
• IPERS!!!

📅 Apply Today! Help us support the educators who help build strong foundations for children and families in our community!

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume to [email protected] . Applications are accepted until the position is filled. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 641-423-8993 ext. 142 .

North Iowa Community Action Organization is an equal opportunity employer. Written by Kaylee Meyer

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