582 Stop Supervising Teachers and Start Coaching Them

Send us Fan MailMany child care directors were promoted because they were strong educators—but leading adults is a completely different skill set.In this episode of Your Daily Child Care Director’s Chair Podcast, Erica Saccoccio continues the Whole Leadership Series by breaking down one of the most important shifts in Pedagogical Leadership: moving from supervising teachers to coaching them. You’ll explore why traditional supervision often creates compliance instead of growth, how coaching changes teacher practice and classroom quality, and what it actually looks like to lead instructional improvement in real time.This episode also connects to the McCormick Center’s Whole Leadership Framework and helps directors understand how Pedagogical Leadership directly impacts outcomes for children, staff retention, and program quality.If you’ve ever felt like you’re “telling teachers what to do” but not seeing real change in the classroom, this episode will give you a new way to lead that builds trust, accountability, and professional growth at the same time.🎧 Sponsor: Famly Child Care Apphttps://www.famly.co🌟 Join the Trailblazers Leadership Programhttps://www.childcaredirectorschair.com/trailblazersSupport the showThe Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.