Position Title: Full-time Early Childhood Coach
Campus: Ivy Tech Community College, Lake County Campus
Reports To: Department Chair, Early Childhood Education
Position Overview
The Early Childhood Coach is a master level credentialed, grant-funded role (through
December 2027) starting August 2025. Based in the Lake County service area, this position
supports field site mentorship, recruiting, dual credit, and student academic support across
Northwest Indiana. The role includes some travel for site visits and remote and/or on-campus
administrative work, with mileage reimbursement provided. Monday-Friday, daytime hours are
required for site visits.
Key Responsibilities
● Field Site Coordination
○ Establish and maintain high-quality field placement partnerships.
○ Match students to appropriate field sites.
○ Maintain placement records and collaborate on new site approvals.
● Mentor Coaching
○ Coach mentor teachers, providing resources and professional development.
○ Aligning professional development opportunities with the early learning program goals and Ivy Tech NAEYC accreditation standards.
○ Oversee student academic needs.
● Professional Development & Outreach
○ Facilitate engagement with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Indiana scholarships or other available funding opportunities.
○ Organize professional development for mentors and students.
○ Work with dual credit partners to support degree completion at Ivy Tech Lake County
○ Recruit early childcare workers & paraprofessionals for Early Childhood degrees
● Administrative Duties
○ Document progress, ensure accountability, and support accreditation reporting. ○ Contribute to program evaluations, course development, and grant reporting.
Required:
● Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
● Minimum of three (3) years of experience in early childhood education, including teaching, career coaching, and field placement coordination.
● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with educational institutions and community partners.
● Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
● Proficiency with learning management systems and other educational technologies.
*Background checks and Official Transcripts from the education institution is a requirement for hiring.*
Preferred:
● Knowledge of apprenticeship programs, workforce development initiatives, and scholarship programs such as T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Indiana.
● Familiarity with NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation Standards and Competencies.
● Hold or be able to acquire the Council for Professional Recognition’s Professional Development Specialist (PDS) credential for preschool and infant toddlers to qualify to complete CDA verification visits, as needed.
Impact on Program Success
This role ensures high-quality, well-coordinated field placements aligned with accreditation standards, directly enhancing workforce readiness and program quality for both Ivy Tech and the early learning partnership programs.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
