Head Start Education Coach - Fall 2026
Young World Physical Education, Scottsbluff, NE, United States
Head Start Education Coach - Fall 2026
Educational Service Unit 13 UNL 6 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID:
5659484
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 27, 2026
Job Description
10 month/205 Day Position School Year Based Position/Start 7/27/26
Provides coaching, modeling of best practices, and ongoing monitoring to support education staff in both stand‑alone and public school partnership classrooms in implementing effective teaching practices that promote children’s school readiness and achievement of CLASS score benchmarks.
Job Title:
Head Start Education Coach
Department:
Head Start
Education Level and Certification:
BA/BS with 30 semester hours in Early Childhood. Previous experience working with preschool classrooms.
Reports To:
Education Manager
Terms of Employment:
Schedule 3 / 10-month-205 day position / Salary determined by Head Start budget based on education and experience.
Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks
Provides coaching, modeling of best practices, and ongoing monitoring to support education staff in both stand‑alone and public school partnership classrooms in implementing effective teaching practices that promote children’s school readiness and achievement of CLASS score benchmarks. Supports the use of positive guidance strategies that foster children’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development, while engaging staff through supportive, respectful, and professional interactions tailored to adult learners. Ensures all coaching and monitoring align with Head Start Performance Standards, written component plans, and applicable state licensing requirements, and collaborates closely with the Head Start management team and public school partners.
Head Start Requirements
Must be proficient in verbal communication and in maintaining written documentation.
Must possess the ability to have good environmental awareness (visual and auditory responsiveness) to keep children safe.
Training, meetings and community interactions may include evenings or weekends.
Occasional out‑of‑town travel for training is required.
A clear criminal records check (including child abuse registry check) is required prior to employment.
Must complete a screening physical with a tuberculosis screening upon hire.
Within 90 days of employment (or sooner if required by local/state regulations), must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric/adult CPR certification.
Translate communication between program, child and family using family’s primary language when applicable.
Comply with the Head Start Performance Standards and ESU 13 Employee Performance and Code of Ethics.
Maintain standards of confidentiality regarding the program, children, families, staff, and community.
To drive agency vehicles (if applicable), must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the ESU 13 insurance carrier and have a Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to ESU 13.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Familiar with Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing, and NDE Rule 11.
Provide opportunities for education staff to be observed and receive feedback and modeling of effective teaching practice.
Provide technical assistance with classroom management, classroom environment, and activities to ensure a quality program.
Monitor lesson plans, assessment data, parent‑teacher interactions, and other records to ensure that children’s needs are met and program quality is maintained. Document as required in Child Plus and other systems.
Work with ESU 13 and public school staff to ensure a well‑managed program that supports regular communication, Head Start documentation and team goals.
Coordinate and provide training, mentoring, and coaching for education staff as needed on a group and individual basis.
Perform formal classroom observations including video recording when necessary.
Maintain CLASS observer and GOLD interrater reliability.
Visit assigned partnership classrooms on a regular basis as determined in coordination with supervisor.
Monitor and support communication with parents regarding development, behavior, and individual accomplishments of their children.
Be a liaison between classroom staff, school administration, and the Head Start management team.
Maintain regular communication and information sharing with ESU 13, public school staff and ESU teams.
Promote skilled, respectful and sensitive interactions with families to encourage families as the primary nurturers of their children.
Conduct or assist in conducting parent orientations.
Support Education Manager in obtaining needed documentation of and following up on screenings and special services.
Observe parent‑teacher conferences and home visits as required.
Be knowledgeable enough to support classroom staff in ECERS, Pyramid, Creative Curriculum, Second Step, and CLASS.
Display positive work ethic through attendance, punctuality, productivity, dependability, and reliability.
Promote positive parent and community involvement.
Encourage connections with other agencies and the community.
Assist in recruitment of eligible children to ensure full enrollment.
Participate in and contribute to team meetings and program assessment to ensure a quality program.
Complete training as required by the program for professional growth.
At‑Will Position
This position is an “at‑will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the ESU 13 Administrator or ESU 13 Administrator’s designee.
Essential Functions Summary
The essential functions of the Education Coach position include: regular, dependable attendance on the job; the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of ESU 13 to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the ESU 13 Administrator.
Job Requirements
At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Crystal Smith
4215 Avenue
Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361
Phone: 308-635-3696
Email: csmith@ESU13.ORG
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Educational Service Unit 13 UNL 6 - Scottsbluff, Nebraska Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID:
5659484
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Apr 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Jul 27, 2026
Job Description
10 month/205 Day Position School Year Based Position/Start 7/27/26
Provides coaching, modeling of best practices, and ongoing monitoring to support education staff in both stand‑alone and public school partnership classrooms in implementing effective teaching practices that promote children’s school readiness and achievement of CLASS score benchmarks.
Job Title:
Head Start Education Coach
Department:
Head Start
Education Level and Certification:
BA/BS with 30 semester hours in Early Childhood. Previous experience working with preschool classrooms.
Reports To:
Education Manager
Terms of Employment:
Schedule 3 / 10-month-205 day position / Salary determined by Head Start budget based on education and experience.
Performance Responsibilities and Job Tasks
Provides coaching, modeling of best practices, and ongoing monitoring to support education staff in both stand‑alone and public school partnership classrooms in implementing effective teaching practices that promote children’s school readiness and achievement of CLASS score benchmarks. Supports the use of positive guidance strategies that foster children’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development, while engaging staff through supportive, respectful, and professional interactions tailored to adult learners. Ensures all coaching and monitoring align with Head Start Performance Standards, written component plans, and applicable state licensing requirements, and collaborates closely with the Head Start management team and public school partners.
Head Start Requirements
Must be proficient in verbal communication and in maintaining written documentation.
Must possess the ability to have good environmental awareness (visual and auditory responsiveness) to keep children safe.
Training, meetings and community interactions may include evenings or weekends.
Occasional out‑of‑town travel for training is required.
A clear criminal records check (including child abuse registry check) is required prior to employment.
Must complete a screening physical with a tuberculosis screening upon hire.
Within 90 days of employment (or sooner if required by local/state regulations), must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric/adult CPR certification.
Translate communication between program, child and family using family’s primary language when applicable.
Comply with the Head Start Performance Standards and ESU 13 Employee Performance and Code of Ethics.
Maintain standards of confidentiality regarding the program, children, families, staff, and community.
To drive agency vehicles (if applicable), must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the ESU 13 insurance carrier and have a Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to ESU 13.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
Familiar with Head Start Performance Standards, Child Care Licensing, and NDE Rule 11.
Provide opportunities for education staff to be observed and receive feedback and modeling of effective teaching practice.
Provide technical assistance with classroom management, classroom environment, and activities to ensure a quality program.
Monitor lesson plans, assessment data, parent‑teacher interactions, and other records to ensure that children’s needs are met and program quality is maintained. Document as required in Child Plus and other systems.
Work with ESU 13 and public school staff to ensure a well‑managed program that supports regular communication, Head Start documentation and team goals.
Coordinate and provide training, mentoring, and coaching for education staff as needed on a group and individual basis.
Perform formal classroom observations including video recording when necessary.
Maintain CLASS observer and GOLD interrater reliability.
Visit assigned partnership classrooms on a regular basis as determined in coordination with supervisor.
Monitor and support communication with parents regarding development, behavior, and individual accomplishments of their children.
Be a liaison between classroom staff, school administration, and the Head Start management team.
Maintain regular communication and information sharing with ESU 13, public school staff and ESU teams.
Promote skilled, respectful and sensitive interactions with families to encourage families as the primary nurturers of their children.
Conduct or assist in conducting parent orientations.
Support Education Manager in obtaining needed documentation of and following up on screenings and special services.
Observe parent‑teacher conferences and home visits as required.
Be knowledgeable enough to support classroom staff in ECERS, Pyramid, Creative Curriculum, Second Step, and CLASS.
Display positive work ethic through attendance, punctuality, productivity, dependability, and reliability.
Promote positive parent and community involvement.
Encourage connections with other agencies and the community.
Assist in recruitment of eligible children to ensure full enrollment.
Participate in and contribute to team meetings and program assessment to ensure a quality program.
Complete training as required by the program for professional growth.
At‑Will Position
This position is an “at‑will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the ESU 13 Administrator or ESU 13 Administrator’s designee.
Essential Functions Summary
The essential functions of the Education Coach position include: regular, dependable attendance on the job; the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of ESU 13 to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the ESU 13 Administrator.
Job Requirements
At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
Contact Information
Crystal Smith
4215 Avenue
Scottsbluff, Nebraska 69361
Phone: 308-635-3696
Email: csmith@ESU13.ORG
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