Inclusion Coach

A positive future for every child

Southwest Human Development is Arizona's largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child's development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation's largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career that brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

Why choose us?

• Make an impact in a child's life by promoting child health and development.
• 401(k) matching every paycheck, and generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job title: Head Start Inclusion Coach

The Inclusion Specialist promotes inclusive practices for children with disabilities in Early Head Start and Head Start programs, ensuring meaningful participation in classroom and home-based settings.

In this role you will:

• Conduct observations and inclusion assessments in classroom and home-based environments
• Provide individualized coaching, consultation, and modeling to support inclusive practices
• Guide staff on environmental modifications, accommodations, and embedded learning opportunities
• Collaborate with families, staff, and service providers to develop inclusion support plans
• Create individualized goals and strategies that support participation in daily routines
• Design and deliver targeted training on inclusion and developmentally appropriate practices
• Provide follow-up support to strengthen staff implementation and effectiveness

What it takes:

• Bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Masters degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• 5 years of experience working with children with disabilities, birth to 5, in a home-based and/or classroom-based setting.
• 2 years of experience with assessment, coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance in implementing inclusive practices with program staff and service providers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Possess an insured & reliable vehicle and a valid AZ driver's license.
• Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card - OR - must qualify for a valid Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• DES Criminal Affidavit Required
• AZ DHS Criminal History Affidavit Required
• FPC DPS Verification Required

Southwest Human Development is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for our employees and the communities we serve.

Learn more about working with us

Our core values reflect our commitment to children, families, caregivers, and the communities we serve. They guide how we work, how we support one another, and how we grow as a team. Learn more about our values and benefits here.