Coach

A little about us… Kidango (kidango.org) is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide thousands of children, especially those from low-income families, with safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships. Through our policy work, we aim to take our expertise beyond the children and families that we serve, and drive change in early childhood education at the local, state and federal levels. Our goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential.

About The Role

The Coach (Pyramid Model) provides specialized coaching, training, and technical assistance to teachers, administrators, and support staff in the implementation of the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children. This position is responsible for supporting program-wide fidelity to the Pyramid Model framework, enhancing classroom practices, and building staff capacity to promote children’s social-emotional development, promote self-regulation, and implement evidence-based interventions.

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Provide coaching to teachers and staff using Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) strategies.
• Support classroom teams in implementing Pyramid Model practices.
• Model effective instructional and social-emotional strategies, and provide actionable feedback to improve classroom practices and child outcomes.
• Plan and facilitate professional development sessions for staff aligned to the Pyramid Model, including behavior supports, relationships, and inclusive practices.
• Design and deliver family workshops and learning opportunities that help parents understand and apply Pyramid Model strategies at home to support children’s social-emotional development.
• Partner with leadership to develop, implement, and sustain a program-wide Pyramid Model implementation plan.
• Monitor and support fidelity of implementation using tools, including the TPOT and TPITOS Benchmarks of Quality, ensuring consistent and high-quality practices across sites.
• Support alignment and integration of Pyramid Model practices with curriculum, assessment systems (e.g., DRDP), and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Contribute to building and maintaining a positive program climate grounded in equity, inclusion, culturally and linguistically responsive practices, and strong adult-child relationships.
• Collect, review, and analyze coaching, fidelity, and child outcome data to inform coaching plans, program decisions, and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of coaching sessions, action plans, and staff progress.
• Prepare reports for leadership, stakeholders, and funders, highlighting progress, outcomes, and areas for growth.
• Collaborate with teachers, Center Directors, Regional Directors, and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent implementation and support.
• Partner with families by providing guidance, resources, and workshops that strengthen their understanding of social-emotional development and behavior support strategies.
• Support connections between school and home by reinforcing consistent approaches across environments.
• Participate in professional learning communities, regional cohorts, and state or national Pyramid Model initiatives to stay aligned with best practices and emerging research.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, psychology, social work, or a related field required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience working with young children in early childhood settings.
• Prior coaching or mentoring experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of child development, social-emotional learning, and evidence-based behavior support practices.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or adult learning strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and apply data to support instructional practice.
• Bilingual is a plus
• Completion of the CCL Record Keeping Component; 16 hours of health and safety training, which includes 1 hour of nutrition training
• Must be able to work during Kidango’s core work hours and a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Compensation$82,903.11—$82,903.11 USD

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a health screening and TB test 
• Must pass background fingerprint clearance
• Valid Driver License 
• Must be 18 years or older 
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
• The employee will be required to use hands for computer work, answering phone calls, etc.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  perform the essential job functions

Perks

• An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
• A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package 
• Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world

Drug-Free Workplace

We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

EEO 

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidango’s culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

If you need assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@kidango.org. We’re happy to support you through the process.