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Hitachi

Continuous Improvement Specialist

South Boston, VA · On-site

$62K - $79K/yr

Champion a continuous improvement culture focused on waste elimination. * Lead and facilitate ... Own and deliver Cost-out projects and coach others in their execution. * Train and mentor employees ...

Wilsonart

Continuous Improvement

Klamath Falls, OR · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

Training, coaching, and mentorship * Development programs to support your goals Time for what ... A culture that respects work-life balance Intern - Continuous Improvement WilsonartinKlamath ...

KDC One Knowlton

Continuous Improvement Manager

Garland, TX · On-site

$91K - $122K/yr

This role drives continuous improvement initiatives, develops and coaches cross-functional teams, leads Kaizen events, and promotes a culture of operational excellence across the organization.

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How much do continuous improvement coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for continuous improvement coach in the United States is $40.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $51.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a continuous improvement coach typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process enhancements?

A Continuous Improvement Coach works closely with cross-functional teams by facilitating workshops, guiding root cause analysis, and supporting the implementation of process improvements across departments. They act as mentors, helping team members adopt Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies while fostering a culture of open communication and ongoing feedback. This role often involves regular meetings with stakeholders from operations, quality, and management to align on goals and ensure that improvement initiatives are both realistic and sustainable.

What does a continuous improvement coach do?

A continuous improvement coach works to assess the needs of the workforce and find ways to improve the operations of a company or organization. Your responsibilities in this career may include working on strategies to improve employee skills or business processes. As a continuous improvement coach, you focus on setting expectations for employees and acting as a facilitator for professional learning, teaching, or training. You may also function as a mentor or team leader to drive improvement in a specific area, such as customer engagement or manufacturing efficiency. You set benchmarks for progress and collect data to track developments.

What is the difference between Continuous Improvement Coach vs Process Improvement Specialist?

AspectContinuous Improvement CoachProcess Improvement Specialist
CertificationsLean, Six Sigma, KaizenLean, Six Sigma, DMAIC
Work EnvironmentCross-functional teams, training sessionsOperational departments, project-based
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, healthcare, service sectorsManufacturing, logistics, tech

Both roles focus on enhancing processes, often requiring Lean and Six Sigma certifications. The Continuous Improvement Coach typically works across teams to foster a culture of ongoing improvement, while the Process Improvement Specialist concentrates on analyzing and optimizing specific processes within departments. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right role for their continuous improvement initiatives.

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Infographic showing various Continuous Improvement Coach job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,243 per year, or $40 per hour.

Continuous Improvement Coaching Coordinator (Control Code: 23489)

Valley View Community Unit School District 365U

Romeoville, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Coordinator/Continuous Improvement Coaching Coordinator
Date Posted:
7/15/2026
Location:
Robert C. Hill Elementary School
Date Available:
07/28/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
VACANCY: The Valley View Public School District is seeking to fill a full-time Continuous Improvement Coaching Coordinator (CICC) position for the 2026-2027 school year.
SUPERVISOR: Designated District Directors in collaboration with Building Principals
JOB SUMMARY: The Continuous Improvement Coaching Coordinator position reports to their assigned District Director in collaboration with Building Principals as assigned. This position will provide coaching at multiple levels of the organization to include individual, Professional Learning Community (PLC) team, and Building Impact Team, and beyond. The Coordinator will support an array of school improvement efforts, including support and professional learning of instructional practices, responsive learning environment practices, and curriculum implementation to improve student outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Continuous Improvement Coach is aligned to the Student Centered Coaching model and includes high-quality professional development for educators. It is job-embedded, ongoing, and aligned to state standards, curriculum, and assessment. Coaches must have the skills needed to work with educators individually and in teams, and collaborate with the curriculum department to offer a wide professional development effort across the District which supports educators in their application of professional learning to improve instruction. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:
  • Establish connections between established expectations for professional practice in the design, implementation, assessment, and study of the impact of instruction on student outcomes, especially within the core curriculum
  • Support educators in classroom goal-setting, assessment, and data analysis processes of student outcomes
  • Design and deliver quality organized, individual and/or group professional development opportunities to educators.
  • Coach and model exemplary established classroom practices, including the use of instructional technology, that are aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Assist with development of district curriculum, instruction and assessments.
  • Model current best practices in core standards, supportive classroom climates, and social- emotional learning in diverse and equitable environments using the Continuous Improvement Process
  • Manage time and schedule flexibly to maximize educators' schedules and student learning.
  • Participate in training throughout the school year to continuously support district continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct and monitor the impact of student centered coaching rounds.
  • Establish positive working relationships with individual educators and teams to provide job embedded support that enhances delivery of the core curriculum and learning environment.
  • Support Building Impact Teams through all phases of the continuous improvement cycle
  • Coach Building Impact Team members to guide the facilitation of Professional Learning Communities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Directors in collaboration with Building Principals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
Work is performed in the school/ district environment where unusual temperature, noise, and hazards are relatively nonexistent. Work requires the employee to perform the following critical physical demands of the job in the school or district office setting as applicable
  • Ability to regularly talk, see, and hear.
  • Ability to lift, pull, push, walk, stand, sit, and use your hands for fine manipulation during the normal performance of tasks and responsibilities.
  • Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
  • Ability to travel from building to building as needed.
  • Be able to flex time as necessary to meet with educators and teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university (Master's Degree preferred)
  • Bilingual Preferred (Spanish)
  • Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience (preferred)
  • Appropriate valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
  • Participation in Continuous Improvement efforts and demonstrated success with application of Continuous Improvement methodology in classroom practice

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Evidence of relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Evidence of regular engagement in and desire to continue professional learning, implementation, and reflection
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions.
  • Experience mentoring or serving in a capacity as a teacher leader, with desire for continued leadership opportunities.
  • Ability to develop respect and rapport with colleagues as an educator who embraces the continuous improvement cycle; is supportive of the development of other educators; and is student learning focused.
  • Experience with integration of instructional technology to enhance delivery and learning
  • Demonstrated use of strategies for ensuring equitable practices in a diverse learning environment
  • Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with a record of building relationships that foster collegial trust, promote teacher efficacy, aspire to high expectations and accountability, and maintain a common instructional focus as an effective team member.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The work year for this position is 191 days. Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule. The District offers excellent fringe benefits, including life, health, and dental insurance.
PAY SCALE AND BENEFITS DISCLOSURE:
Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule.
Benefits:
  • Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
  • FSA and Dependent Daycare accounts
  • Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Salary Advancement
  • TRS contribution included in base salary
  • 403B

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.
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