Early Childhood Program Specialist

Town of Mooresville•Mooresville, NC

10h

About The Position

The Early Childhood Program Specialist assists with planning, coordinating, and delivering developmentally appropriate recreational, educational, and enrichment programs for young children and their families. The position helps create engaging activities that support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development while providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. The role works closely with parents, caregivers, community partners, volunteers, and instructors to support early childhood programming, preschool enrichment, parent-child activities, seasonal camps, and special events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One to three years of experience in early childhood education, recreation, athletic activities, or leisure-time programming, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing developmentally appropriate programs and activities for children from birth to age five, including sensory play, creative arts, music and movement, story time, and social-emotional learning experiences.
Support the development and delivery of preschool enrichment, parent-child engagement, and early learning readiness programs that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.
Assist with coordinating and leading seasonal camps, summer programs, and special events for young children, ensuring activities are age-appropriate, engaging, and aligned with early childhood best practices.
Monitor children's participation and behavior, promote positive guidance techniques, and help maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
Communicate with parents and caregivers about program schedules, participant needs, developmental milestones, and community resources related to early childhood services.
Assist with selecting, organizing, and maintaining age-appropriate educational materials, toys, equipment, and supplies.
Help recruit, train, and supervise part-time staff, volunteers, and instructors working with young children, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and program standards.
Conduct participant registration, track attendance, and maintain required program documentation; assist with evaluating programs and recommending improvements based on participant and parent feedback.
Maintain program spaces, playgrounds, and equipment to ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness for daily activities.
Ensure compliance with departmental policies, risk management practices, and child safety procedures, including responding appropriately to incidents and emergencies.
Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

5% Town contribution to 401(k), with no employee match required.
Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions.
Town-paid life insurance at 1.5 times annual salary.
Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage, up to $8,000 per month.
Wellness Incentive Program, with an annual $240 medical premium discount for participation.
Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support.
16 hours of volunteer time off per calendar year for service at an approved agency or organization.
Starting in 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront.
13–14 paid holidays per year.
One floating holiday and one wellness day provided upfront each year to new hires.
Up to five days of bereavement leave per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family.
On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents, coming in 2026.
Down payment assistance.
Pet insurance.
Gym reimbursement.