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INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
EARLY HEAD START (EHS)
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

SUMMARY: The Leaguers, Incorporated is seeking a Full-time Early Head Start Instructional Coach for its Infant/Toddler Early Head Start Program.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

The Early Head Start Instructional Coach provides knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations to ensure compliance and minimize the risk of accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace. They use their experience in EHS compliance and management to provide training and coaching to employees on safety procedures and best practices and investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions. The EHS Instructional Coach uses their collaboration skills to work closely with management and employees to continuously improve the safety culture of the organization.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in supervising Early Head Start teaching staff members;
• Responsible for ensuring that our organization complies with all environmental, health, and safety regulations;
• Work closely with management and employees to develop and implement safety programs, policies, and procedures that promote a safe and healthy work environment;
• Minimize the risk of accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace. As an EHS Coach, you will use your strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to develop and implement safety programs, policies, and procedures that promote a safe and healthy work environment;
• Develop and implement safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations;
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and risks;
• Provide training and coaching to employees on safety procedures and best practices;
• Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions;
• Collaborate with management and employees to continuously improve the safety culture of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or related field;
• 3+ years of experience in EHS compliance and management;
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations;
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

FRINGE BENEFITS:
Benefit Package (Health, Dental and Life Insurance)
403-B Retirement Plan
Twelve (12) Month Position
Vacation days
Sick and Personal days
Paid Holidays
Winter and Spring Recess
State-of-the-Art Classrooms
Professional Training
Application Procedure:  All interested candidates must apply online.  All certifications, resume, letters of reference, Praxis scores (if applicable) and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position with The Leaguers, Inc.  Do not mail or email these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation.  This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if it has been received.  All candidates of interest will be contacted by the hiring department.
Selection Procedure: Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring department to schedule an interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Leaguers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The Leaguers, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. The Leaguers has a policy of active recruitment of qualified teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing a job application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.