Early Childhood Education - Site Coach
Job Description
Full job description
Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.
RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
Summary of Position
The Child Care Innovations department at Red Rocks Community College manages a range of funding sources, including state, federal, county, and private contracts—and serves as the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for eight counties. Through an interagency agreement with the Colorado Department of Human Services, the department also licenses facilities in six counties.
Our mission is to improve the quality, access, availability, and equity of early childhood services and supports. We accomplish this through regulatory oversight, training, technical assistance, advocacy, and strategic community partnerships that promote school readiness and family well-being.
The Early Childhood Coach is responsible for providing on-site coaching and technical assistance to early childhood education providers to support continuous quality improvement. This role focuses on building learning-focused relationships with providers to strengthen early learning environments, support best practice implementation, and ensure alignment with quality standards and initiative goals. The coach works directly with early learning staff to enhance their capacity through observations, feedback, and development of quality improvement plans based on assessment data.
In addition, this position collaborates with other coaches, initiative staff, and funders, contributing to data collection and required reporting. The role also includes providing technical assistance via phone or email to licensed childcare providers or families seeking childcare. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to accommodate provider availability.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency with Microsoft office programs, effective problem-solving skills; ability to multi-task
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Ability to work in diverse program settings
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Demonstrated knowledge related to components early childhood program assessment tools and processes including, but not limited to ECERS, and/or FCCERS
Required Qualifications
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A minimum of 30 credit hours in the early childhood field or Director’s Certificate from a regionally accredited college, or Colorado Early Childhood Professional Credential Level IV or higher.
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Must possess or meet Colorado licensing requirements for Family Child Care, small or large Center Director, Early Childhood Teacher, or Program Director.
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Three (3) years of experience working in the early childhood field as a licensed family child care provider, Early Childhood Teacher, or center Director.
Preferred Qualifications
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A current Colorado Early Childhood Coaching Credential
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Certification on one or more Early Childhood Environment Rating tools
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Five or more years in a quality rated or accredited child care facility
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Verifiable experience coaching, mentoring and/or training adults
Physical & Cognitive Demands
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.
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Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
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The position requires travel to and between child care facilities
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The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
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Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.
Starting Salary
Starting salary range for this position is $45,215 -$52,788 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA-non-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.
To Apply
All applicants must submit:
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Resume
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Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Visit our Careers website to submit your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@rrcc.edu.
Notice to all Applicants
- Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
- Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
- Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
- Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
- All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
- Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.
We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.
Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.
For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the https://www.rrcc.edu/sites/default/files/2025-03/Clery-Security-Doc-RRCC-2020.pdf
At RRCC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:
- Strong, flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. RRCC contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available.
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
- Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP).
- Generous paid time off benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
- Tuition assistance for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
- State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
- Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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