Early Learning Coach

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Early Learning Coach supporting Washington child care providers through Early Achievers. Improving classroom quality with coaching, assessments, training, and quality improvement plans.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeSpokane • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Early Childhood Education with a focus on coaching, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in utilizing research-based assessments and data-driven strategies to enhance early learning environments and support child care providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AAS In ECE3–5 Years Leadership Experience In Early Childhood EducationKnowledge Of Washington State Early Learning And Development GuidelinesExperience Coaching Or Training AdultsKnowledge Of Child Development And Developmentally Appropriate Practice

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Hard Skills

Practice-Based CoachingCLASSERSQuality Improvement PlansData CollectionEvaluation ProcessesBasic ArithmeticDatabase Entry

Soft Skills

Clear And Persuasive Verbal CommunicationAdaptable Writing StyleAbility To Motivate People

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelPowerPointOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Valid Driver’s LicenseLiability Insurance

Industry Keywords

Washington State Child Care LicensingEarly AchieversChild Care Licensing Program PoliciesRegulatory EnvironmentAdult Learning Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide licensed child care providers through the WA State Early Achievers system to improve program quality
Provide culturally inclusive coaching and technical assistance in person, virtually, and via email
Help providers build capacity in early learning practices, program self-assessments, and technology use
Use Practice-Based Coaching, CLASS, and ERS to assess and improve learning environments
Support providers in creating and maintaining Quality Improvement Plans aligned with state standards
Deliver training and support for professional learning communities
Collaborate with providers to collect and use classroom data for continuous improvement
Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and webinars aligned with Early Achievers goals
Connect families to high-quality child care through the Early Achievers program

Requirements

What you’ll need

AAS in ECE required
AA with a Professional Development Plan to obtain a BA accepted
BA in ECE or related degree preferred
3–5 years minimum demonstrated leadership experience in Early Childhood Education or a related field, including working with young children in a group setting
Knowledge of the Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines
Ability to support and motivate people toward desired goals
Ability to provide leadership, innovation, motivation, and constructive feedback to Early Learning professionals
Commitment to utilizing and supporting research-based assessments to guide quality improvement plans
Knowledge of Washington State child care licensing and the regulatory environment for family- and center-based child care
Knowledge of child care licensing program policies and early childhood education
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Early Achievers
Experience coaching or training adults and knowledge of adult learning principles
Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice from birth to age 8
Ability to translate training into practice
Current valid driver’s license and liability insurance
Ability to pass ongoing background checks
Clear and persuasive verbal communication, listening, clarification, question response, and group presentation skills
Clear and informative writing, editing, adaptable writing style, numerical data presentation, and written information interpretation
Ability to perform basic arithmetic accurately and quickly
Intermediate-level skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with database entry, data collection, and evaluation processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for professional development and growth
Competitive pay
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Equal opportunity workplace
Inclusive environment
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