HS - Educational Coach in Waycross, Georgia at Action Pact Inc
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Job Description
Action pact is a community action agency deeply rooted in the promise of improving lives and communities. For over 50 years, we have worked alongside local partners and have become integral to the progress of the individuals and families in the communities we serve. Join up with action pact, an agency that was built on the promise that every family should have an opportunity for success.
The Position:
We are recruiting for a full time Educational Coach. The Educational Coach is responsible for providing coaching to Education staff within the Head Start program in Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms to strengthen instructional skills, as well as teacher-child interactions. Weekly travel to three counties will be required. An agency vehicle will be provided for travel.
A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education is required. Training and/or experience in Practice-Based Coaching is preferred.
Hiring Range -$21.11-$29.06 (actual)
$17.94-$24.70(prorate)
The Coach will serve:
Hazzard Hill Early Head Start, 1403 Pendergast St., Waycross 31501
Charlton County Early Head Start 244 Mary M. Bethune Dr., Folkston 31537
Why Should You Apply:
Paid Time Off & Sick Leave that accrues day 1
15 Paid Holidays & Monday- Friday Work Week!
Low Cost Medical Insurance + Free Employee Dental & Vision Insurance
Free Life Insurance up to 2 times salary + Free Long Term Disability
Retirement Plan eligibility day 1 & MORE
Interested?
Internal Applicants: please apply online from your Paylocity home page, click Resources, Internal Job Postings
Deadline to apply is: 9/11/2026
Our team at action pact works hard, has fun, and changes people’s lives. If you are looking for work that is challenging and meaningful, come join our team!
Job Purpose
The Educational Coach performs CLASS observations and provides feedback to classroom staff. Assists the program in ensuring compliance with performance standards, licensing, and all funding source requirements.
Specific Requirements
Knowledge: Professional knowledge of Early Childhood Education, CLASS, instructional practices, classroom management, coaching, and adult learning.
Leadership: Provides leadership to teaching staff.
Supervisory: N/A
Language: English
Guidelines: CLASS, Head Start Performance Standards, DECAL rules, Pre-K requirements, Agency policies.
Complexity: Highly complex; requires strong analytical skills.
Scope: Monitors and follows up on Head Start, Pre-K, DECAL, and Agency standards.
Environment: Work performed in center settings.
Contacts: Interacts with all levels of employees and stakeholders.
Physical: Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs without assistance.
Travel: Daily travel to assigned centers; some overnight travel.
Other: Safety-conscious; Drug-Free workplace.
General Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education required. Practice-Based Coaching experience preferred.
Other: Valid Georgia Driver’s License.
Specific Responsibilities
- Assess education staff to identify strengths, support needs, and suitability for intensive coaching.
- Provide intensive coaching for identified staff.
- Observe and provide feedback and modeling of effective teacher practices.
- Align coaching with school readiness goals, curriculum, and staff development plans.
- Use data analysis and adult learning principles to guide coaching strategies.
- Maintain communication between teaching staff, supervisors, Education Specialist, and Program Director.
- Establish clear coaching goals and processes for achieving them.
- Deliver research-based professional development aligned with program goals.
- Submit required daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports.
- Serve as a mentor demonstrating professionalism and respectful conduct.
- Provide coaching at assigned sites weekly or as needed.
- Promote parent/community volunteers; ensure timely documentation of in-kind donations.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Attend required trainings, conferences, and meetings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.