Professional Development Supervisor

Job Title: Early Care & Education (ECE) Professional Development (PD)Supervisor
Program/Dept: Early Care and Education
Reports To: Data and Quality Improvement Manager
FLSA Status: Regular/Full-Time/non-exempt
Probationary Period: Ninety (90) days
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week (8:00am-4:30pm with flexibility to meet needs of classrooms)
Salary Range: Updated Annually
Work From Home Status: Eligibility Negotiable
 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The ECE PD Supervisor is an integral part of the Early Care and Education Team. Under the supervision of the Data and Quality Improvement Manager, the ECE PD Supervisor leads the implementation of the Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) model across the Head Start/Early Head Start program. This role ensures that coaching practices align with Head Start Program Performance Standards, support continuous professional development, and promote positive child outcomes. The ECE PD Supervisor supervises a team of PBC coaches, collaborates with education staff, and works closely with Education Managers to ensure coaching fidelity, quality, and effectiveness. This role will also provide direct support to classrooms as a Practice-based Coach.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field – Knowledge of  PBC, adult learning theory and reflective supervision, preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in ECE, including 2+ years of experience in supervision, mentoring and/or coaching.
• Experience leading/supervising a team.
• Demonstrate ability to build supportive, collaborative relationships.
• Working knowledge of childcare licensing and Head Start Performance Standards preferred.
• Must be trained in PBC within 60 days of employment.
• CLASS/TPOT and TPITOS reliable within 90 days of hire.
• Proficiency with data systems (e.g. Child Plus, TSG)
• Proficient computer literacy including: Excel, Word, and Outlook.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive Practice-Based Coaching system for center-based classrooms.
• Provide direct Practice-based Coaching for three to five Educators.
• Provide direct supervision and ongoing support to PBC coaches, including training, goal-setting, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure coaching aligns with Head Start Performance Standards, the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF), and program school readiness goals.
• Collaborate with Education Managers to facilitate regular training and professional learning communities (PLCs) for coaches and education staff.
• Support coaches in developing collaborative, individualized coaching plans for teachers.
• Monitor coaching logs, fidelity checklists, and data to ensure consistent, high-quality coaching delivery.
• Collaborate with Education Managers and Family and Community Engagement Manager to align coaching with broader child development and family engagement strategies.
• Serve as a liaison between coaches and program leadership to communicate coaching outcomes, trends, and staff needs.
• Represent the program in local, state, or national coaching networks or communities of practice, as appropriate.
• Use ongoing assessment and evaluation data to guide coaching priorities and professional development planning.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to program reports, including those for the Office of Head Start and funding agencies.
• Analyze CLASS, TS GOLD, and other data to identify coaching priorities and assess progress toward school readiness goals.
• Prepare annual evaluation for Practice-based Coaches
• Attend all meetings and/or conferences as assigned (community, state, regional, and national).
• Other duties / special projects as may be assigned.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Excellent communicator and collaborator
• Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to prioritize and manage work load and deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to serve as a strong role model for a strengths-based, growth mindset
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to perform administrative tasks (establishing objectives, organizing and mobilizing staff to implement plans, planning ability, evaluation skills).
• Ability to collaborate with other social service professionals, agencies and staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel when necessary.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the unique challenges faced by families living in poverty.
• Knowledge of and ability to utilize community resources.
• Reliable source of transportation with 100/300 liability insurance coverage.
• Physical strength/endurance/mobility to perform in a standard daily required work routine (i.e. walking, sitting, lifting, and driving to various sites as required).

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Be able to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, and families on a regular basis
• Good communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate instructions
• Ability to train and provide presentations to large and small groups

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises Practice-based Coaches

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Respects confidentiality of information about agency staff, personnel issues, and other program operations.  
• Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Plan, assign, coordinate, organize and prioritize work.
• Models direct, positive, honest, and respectful behavior in every aspect of work with children, families, staff and community members.
• Energetically engages people, issues and work.
• Applies the highest ethical standards to themselves and others on a daily basis.
• Supports others in their efforts to be productive, effective and succeed in work and life.
• Actively participates in teambuilding, which includes sharing ideas and mutual support of team members.  
• Consistently uses interpersonal skills that are appropriate for individual styles, personalities, cultures, the nature of the work, and the environment in which the work is being done.
• Practices honest, respectful and direct communication as well as active listening.