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Professional Development Coach

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance
United States, Arizona, Mesa
1001 West Southern Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 13, 2026
Posting Date 02/12/26 Application Deadline 02/17/26 Pay Range $50,000 - $75,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Human Services About the Position Start each day feeling energized by going to a job that you know matters. Make a difference in your community by working for Maricopa County's Head Start division! As the Professional Development Coach, you will provide instructional leadership and deliver highquality mentoring, coaching, training, and technical assistance to staff, ensuring comprehensive, developmentally appropriate child development and education services. Join a team with a purpose! Apply today! About the Early Education Division The Early Education Division is federally funded to provide centerbased Head Start and Early Head Start services, offering highquality early care and education along with comprehensive community resources and referrals. These programs are designed to ensure that economically disadvantaged children enter school ready to learn and that families have the support needed to achieve longterm selfsufficiency. The division operates classrooms through a mixeddelivery model that includes fullyear, partyear, communitybased, and schoolbased sites. Services are delivered directly by Maricopa County and through contracted Child Care Partnerships. About the Department The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds community resilience and promotes the well-being of County residents by helping people and families thrive through a variety of programs and services that address adversity. These opportunities include early childhood education, housing, homeownership, independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities, career development for job seekers with barriers to employment, crisis rental and utility assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness. HSD is committed to delivering innovative and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity, promotes respect, and facilitates social and economic mobility. In 2025, the Human Services Department was the proud recipient of 23 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), highlighting the Department's commitment to supporting low-income and at-risk communities. Maricopa County Human Services was honored for a wide variety of programs that showcase their valuable work, including Regional Solutions to Homelessness in Rural and Underserved Communities, Pathway to Rapid Reemployment, Tonopah Fire Station Improvements, Refugee Relocation Assistance Program, the Early Education Division's EVIT Expanded Partnership, and several other initiatives. Join our team and unlock your potential! Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public early learning setting One year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role involving early childhood professional development or coaching Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with 18 credits in Early Childhood Education Other Requirements Must possess or can obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire Must secure a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety Must complete a medical exam that includes screening for tuberculosis (TB) Must obtain a CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler's Certification within six weeks of hire Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish may be required for some site locations We Also Value Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field Four years of experience teaching in a licensed childcare or public early learning setting, which includes two years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role involving early childhood professional development or coaching Current or former Early Head Start or Head Start parent Job Contributions Cultivates positive, trusting working relationships with staff while providing strong leadership, coaching, modeling, and support to teachers and supervisors Ensures full compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, organizational policies, procedures, and established program goals Assists and assumes responsibility for the care and well-being of children in the program Conducts classroom observations to collect data on teaching and learning practices, curriculum implementation and fidelity, and quality early learning settings using evidence-based tools Provides guidance and models on preparing and maintaining accurate records Guides staff to respect, value, and facilitate family engagement in collaboration with supervisors and family support staff Provides guidance and models in conducting transition activities with parents, community partners, and children Assists staff in utilizing data to develop data-driven classroom lesson plans and education plans individualized to children's strengths Performs additional duties as needed based on program context-including Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms across schoolbased, communitybased, faithbased, and Childcare Partnership settings-such as facilitating monthly site team meetings and collaborating with internal and external partners Working Conditions Work is performed in a classroom, playground, and office environment May require travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County or private vehicles used on County business May be required to fill in as a substitute staff member at another program site Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand, sit on the floor, and be indoors or outdoors for extended periods This position could be exposed to bodily fluids and infectious diseases Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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