Coaching Manager (Pyramid Model)

A little about us… Kidango (kidango.org) is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide thousands of children, especially those from low-income families, with safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships. Through our policy work, we aim to take our expertise beyond the children and families that we serve, and drive change in early childhood education at the local, state and federal levels. Our goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential.

About The Role

The Manager of Pyramid Coaching provides strategic leadership, supervision, and oversight of Pyramid Model implementation across the organization. This role ensures high-quality coaching, fidelity to the Pyramid Model framework, and alignment with organizational goals related to social-emotional development, inclusion, equitable practices, and school readiness. The Manager supervises Pyramid Model Coaches and is responsible for building their capacity through reflective supervision, professional development, and ongoing support. This role also strengthens program-wide systems and collaborates with cross- functional leaders to ensure consistent, sustainable implementation of evidence-based practices that promote children’s social-emotional competence and support positive outcomes for children, families, and staff.

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Lead, supervise, and develop Pyramid Model Coaches using reflective supervision, strengths-based leadership, and accountability systems.
• Set expectations, goals, and individualized professional growth plans aligned to program priorities and outcomes.
• Facilitate meetings, communities of practice, and professional learning for consistency and shared understanding.
• Promote staff wellness and a positive, inclusive team culture grounded in trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high-quality, consistent implementation of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) across all sites.
• Design systems that monitor coaching effectiveness, fidelity, and impact on classroom practice and child outcomes.
• Conduct field-based observations, calibration, and feedback cycles to build coach capacity and ensure consistency acrossregions.
• Maintain alignment with Pyramid Model fidelity tools, including the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT) and theTPITOS Benchmarks of Quality, ensuring data is used meaningfully to drive improvement.
• Lead the development, implementation, and sustainability of a program-wide Pyramid Model implementation plan.
• Partner with leadership to align Pyramid Model practices with curriculum, DRDP assessment practices, inclusion supports, andcompliance frameworks (Title 22, Title 5, as applicable).
• Integrate Pyramid Model strategies with frameworks such as mental health supports, UDL, SEEDS, and family engagementsystems.
• Guide Center Directors and Regional Directors in building strong program climates that prioritize equity, inclusion, culturallyand linguistically responsive practices, and relationship-based care.
• Oversee systems for collecting, analyzing, and using coaching, fidelity, and child outcome data to inform decisions at the site,regional, and agency levels.
• Develop clear, actionable reports and dashboards for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Identify trends, gaps, and areas of risk, and lead targeted improvement strategies tied to program goals (e.g., social-emotionaloutcomes, reduction in behavior incidents).
• Ensure accountability for documentation, timelines, data integrity, and reporting requirements.
• Design and oversee professional development systems aligned to the Pyramid Model, including coaching supports, stafftraining, and leadership development.
• Ensure coaches are equipped to deliver high-quality training, modeling, and workshops for staff and families.
• Establish and scale family engagement strategies, including workshops and resources that help families apply Pyramid Model practices at home and strengthen school–home alignment.
• Build internal capacity by developing leadership pathways for coaches, teachers, and site leaders to sustain implementation over time.
• Partner with directors, leadership, and teams and collaborate across departments to integrate Pyramid Model practices into
• program operations, compliance, and quality improvement systems.
• Serve as a key liaison between coaching, program leadership, and external partners/funders, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and accountability.
• Support a cohesive system of practice where coaching, training, family engagement, and data all work together to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in early childhood settings, including leadership or supervisory experience
• Deep knowledge of the Pyramid Model, social-emotional development, and evidence-based behavior support.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, adult learning, and reflective supervision.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and team development skills.
• Experience with data systems, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a health screening and TB test 
• Must pass background fingerprint clearance 
• Must be 18 years or older 
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  perform the essential job functions

Perks

• An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
• Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
• A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
• Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world

Drug-Free Workplace

We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

EEO

A diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is an integral part of Kidango’s culture. We actively welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a great place to work. Join us and help us achieve our mission!

If you need assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@kidango.org. We’re happy to support you through the process.