YoungStar Coach (Northeastern Region)

About the Role: The Coach is responsible for providing key aspects of a professional development approach by supporting providers through a cohort-based and/or individual coaching and consultation program. The Coach provides differentiated and equitable support, both in-person and virtually, to programs who are seeking to improve quality and make progress towards their goals. They will coordinate closely with other staff, monitor reports and trends coming from various data systems to ensure that support is well-targeted and effective. The Coach will provide quality support services to all program types, both enrolled and not enrolled in Wisconsin’s YoungStar program, as required by the State.

**This position is a remote position that works out of a home office and will serve in the Northeastern region of Wisconsin providing both in-person and virtual coaching and facilitation services to the following counties: Ozaukee, Washington, Sheboygan, Fon du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Waushara, Winnebago, Calumet, Manitowoc, Kevaunee, Brown, Outagamie, Waupaca, Shawano, Menomonee, Oconto, Marinette, and Door ; serving the following Tribal Nations - Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Oneida, and Stockbridge-Munsee **

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Promotes and supports Wisconsin’s YoungStar program; follows Shine and YoungStar protocols to ensure consistent regional/statewide quality and access to services.

• Works with assigned programs to collect and validate data and self-assessment results and to develop improvement goals and plans.

• Engages in a practice, observation, and reflection & feedback coaching cycle with providers.

• Provides tools/resources to support program planning and progress on identified goals.

• Achieves compliance with project deliverables in providing technical assistance (coaching and consultation) services.

• Utilizes informal/virtual assessment activities that provide program information on classroom settings, teacher strengths, and areas of growth including teacher and child interactions, classroom instruction, and classroom management.

• Develops and facilitates small group learning environments, including peer-to-peer opportunities, and/or one-on-one coaching.

• Facilitates professional development which may include in-person and/or virtual learning opportunities.

• Complete technical ratings on programs and input data into the database for YoungStar rating; submit quarterly reporting information.

• Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or two credentials in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field; master’s degree preferred.

• 5 years of early care and education experience, with 3 years of program leadership experience and/or 2 years of coaching experience.

• Experience delivering professional development and coaching support (in-house within a childcare/early education program) or to other programs.

• Completion of all required state training and certifications.

• Experience delivering services in the Practice-Based Coaching model.

• Experience teaching or coaching in an ECE classroom/program setting.

• Recognized as a Master Trainer and/or Approved Consultant through the Wisconsin Registry’s

• Professional Development Approval System (PDAS).

• Experience working with a variety of ECE program types, including, at a minimum, both family and group childcare, including out of school time.

• Experience developing, implementing, and/or participating in a Quality Rating and

• Improvement System (QRIS) in a program and/or local, regional, or state level, YoungStar preferred.

• Background checks are required for this position.

• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 50% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

When/Where/How Much:
When: Spring 2025

Where: Remote in WI (Must be able to travel within the NE region of WI)

How Much: $59,444 per year Comprehensive Benefits Package

Application Closing Date: April 4th, 2025

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy workplace.