Bilingual Instructional Coach
La Esperanza Child Development Center, LLC - Albuquerque
Bilingual Instructional Coach
Full Time • La Esperanza Child Development Center, LLC - Albuquerque
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Instructional Coach (Bilingual)
Inspire Teachers. Elevate Quality. Transform Early Learning.
We are seeking an experienced, fully bilingual (English/Spanish) Instructional Coach to serve as the instructional leader of our early childhood education program. This position reports directly to the Center Director and plays a critical role in supporting teacher growth, curriculum implementation, classroom quality, and continuous program improvement.
The ideal candidate is a passionate early childhood education professional with expertise in instructional coaching, teacher development, curriculum implementation, positive behavior support, and NAEYC accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and monitor implementation of the Creative Curriculum across all classrooms.
- Provide ongoing instructional coaching, mentoring, and professional development to teaching staff.
- Conduct classroom observations and provide reflective feedback to improve teaching practices and classroom quality.
- Support teachers in developing and implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate, and individualized lesson plans.
- Coach teachers in fostering high-quality teacher-child interactions and supportive learning environments.
- Guide teachers in implementing positive behavior support strategies and responding effectively to challenging behaviors.
- Support children's social-emotional development through evidence-based, relationship-centered practices.
- Train and onboard new teachers and support ongoing professional growth.
- Ensure curriculum, teaching practices, and classroom environments align with NAEYC Accreditation Standards and developmentally appropriate practice.
- Partner with the Center Director to promote continuous quality improvement and instructional excellence throughout the program.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- Fully bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal).
- Minimum of three years of experience in early childhood education.
- Experience coaching, mentoring, supervising, or training teaching staff.
- Extensive knowledge of the Creative Curriculum.
- Strong knowledge of NAEYC Accreditation Standards and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Expertise in social-emotional development, positive behavior support, and classroom management strategies for young children.
- Demonstrated success coaching teachers to support children with challenging behaviors through relationship-based and trauma-informed approaches.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting NAEYC accreditation or reaccreditation efforts.
- Experience with classroom quality assessments, teacher evaluation systems, or continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Five or more years of experience working in early childhood education classrooms.
What We're Looking For
A collaborative and inspiring leader who is passionate about helping teachers grow, strengthening classroom quality, and ensuring every child receives an exceptional early learning experience.
If you are committed to educational excellence, teacher development, and creating joyful, engaging learning environments where children thrive, we encourage you to apply.
Compensation: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour
La Esperanza Child Development Center, LLC is a 5-Stars Spanish immersion early childhood education program. Our staff helps create wonderful childhood memories in children. We employ nurturing and fun people with a passion for working with children to help them succeed in society.
Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.
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Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
401k
Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Short Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance