Pedagogical Coach / Field Coach
The Public Entity Sint Eustatius (OLE) carries out both municipal and provincial tasks on this special municipality of the Netherlands. Together with our 180 colleagues, we work towards good governance, sustainable development and a strong community. Working at OLE means helping shape the future of a unique and resilient island.
Tasks and Responsibilities
As a Pedagogical Coach / Field Coach, you play a key role within the B4Kids programme on Sint Eustatius, aimed at ensuring high-quality childcare for children aged 0–12 years. You support the Project Leader and the local support structure in strengthening childcare quality across the island.
You monitor and assess childcare organisations in line with applicable laws, island ordinances and inspection frameworks. Through regular site visits, you provide coaching and practical guidance to help organisations meet required quality standards. You report findings to the Project Leader and the Director of the Social Domain.
In addition, you will:
Advise on training needs and capacity-building activities
- Participate in meetings with local and national stakeholders, including the B4Kids platform
- Follow up on subsidy-related requests in coordination with the support structure
- Hold bi-weekly coordination meetings with the Project Leader
- Prepare monthly progress reports
- Develop information materials and organise information sessions for stakeholders, parents and media
Employment Conditions
The selected candidate may receive:
- Temporary employment for a trial period of one year.
- Salary: Scale 9, gross monthly between $3,772.92 – $5,061.23 (based on a 36-hour workweek)
- Working hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week.
- Allowances: Holiday allowance of 8.33% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.33% of the annual salary.
- 182 holiday hours per year pro rata based of a 36-hour working week.
- Benefits: Inclusion in the pension fund.
- A supportive and professional working environment.
- A relocation scheme for candidates who respond from outside the island.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogics, Social Pedagogical Work, or a comparable field
- Experience with childcare organisations for children aged 0–12 years
- Experience in a policy, advisory or quality assurance role within childcare
- Experience within the Caribbean part of the Kingdom is an advantage
- Knowledge of childcare legislation and the rights of the child
- Understanding of quality standards, inspection frameworks and support structures
Required Skills and competencies
- Clear communication skills in both English and Dutch (verbal and written)
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Coaching and advisory skills with a solution-oriented approach
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
- Integrity and ability to handle confidential information
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
More information
An assessment, case, and/or reference check may be part of the procedure. The selected candidate must provide a certificate of good conduct (VOG) and undergo medical evaluation for inclusion in the pension fund.
The following order of preference will be applied during the selection process:
- Employees of the Public Entity Sint Eustatius (internal)
- Residents from or currently living on Sint Eustatius
- Residents of the Caribbean part of the Netherlands
- All other candidates
Apply
Apply no later than Monday 20 July 2026 via the application button and upload your CV and motivation letter, addressed to:
The Executive Council of the Public Entity St. Eustatius
Attn: Mrs. Carol JackApply via: https://www.werkenbijstatia.com/vacaturebeschrijving/field-coach-kinderopvang
Good to know:
- Interviews will be scheduled from Friday 24 July 2026
- Questions about the position? Please contact Mrs. Ereina Hunt-Gorden, Unit Manager Social Support at Tel: +599 318 2555, or e-mail: Ereina.hunt-gorden@@statiagov.com
- Questions about the recruitment process? Please contact our Recruitment Specialist - Yvonne van ‘t Oever. Email: vacancies@statiagov.com
