Education Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership and Staff Development

• Supervise and support teachers, assistants, and substitutes across assigned classrooms
• Conduct classroom observations and provide clear, actionable coaching feedback
• Develop individualized professional development plans and monitor required training hours
• Guide staff in implementing curriculum and classroom management frameworks consistently
• Address performance concerns with documented observations and escalate when necessary

Child Assessment and School Readiness

• Oversee assessment systems to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality
• Analyze child outcome data to identify trends and inform instruction
• Ensure lesson planning aligns with early learning standards and frameworks
• Support development of individualized learning plans based on assessment data

Compliance and Program Quality

• Maintain compliance with Head Start standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor classroom ratios, safety practices, and learning environments
• Participate in audits, program reviews, and reporting requirements
• Manage classroom resources and supplies in line with program budgets

Family and Community Engagement

• Support parent-teacher conferences and home visit processes
• Encourage family involvement and strengthen home-school partnerships
• Collaborate with family services, behavioral health, and medical teams to support families

Additional Contributions

• Participate in leadership meetings, planning sessions, and agency events
• Support recruitment and community outreach efforts
• Promote organizational services and connect families to appropriate resources

Qualifications

Required

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or progress toward certification requirements
• Commitment to obtaining required Early Childhood certification within one year (if not already held)
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in an early childhood setting
• Demonstrated ability to use assessment data to guide instruction and staff development

Preferred

• Experience with classroom observation tools and early childhood curricula
• Familiarity with child development frameworks and compliance standards
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese)
• Experience in federally funded early childhood programs