Early Education Specialist

Woodcraft Rangers•Moreno Valley, CA

61d•Hybrid

About The Position

Woodcraft Rangers is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Early Education Specialist to support the delivery of high-quality early learning programming. This role involves providing training, technical assistance, and content development for staff working with Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten participants. The ideal candidate will be energetic, ambitious, proactive, and positive, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This position is crucial for strengthening staff practices and ensuring developmentally appropriate, engaging learning environments for young children. The role is hybrid, combining in-person work at school sites with remote work.

Requirements

AA Degree in Child Development or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Experience working with early learners (TK/K) in educational or expanded learning settings.
Experience facilitating or supporting trainings preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel to program sites across regions.
Basic proficiency in digital tools (PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams).
Stable internet access and valid LIVE Scan.

Responsibilities

Facilitate early learning trainings for staff in both in-person and virtual settings.
Deliver pre-developed training content with clarity, engagement, and strong facilitation practices.
Support onboarding and ongoing professional development for staff working with early learners.
Provide site-level coaching and technical assistance to staff to strengthen early learning practices.
Support implementation of curriculum and behavior strategies aligned with early childhood best practices.
Build relationships with site staff to ensure responsive and effective support.
Support the development and refinement of foundational training materials and resources.
Research best practices in early childhood education to inform training and program supports.
Assist in creating tools such as facilitator guides, activity plans, and resource materials.
Collaborate with internal teams to identify program and staff needs.
Support coordination of training logistics and communication.
Contribute to cross-functional projects and early learning initiatives.
Support program quality by ensuring alignment with organizational and partner standards.
Collect feedback and data to inform improvements.
Participate in CQI efforts and continuous learning.
Engage in ongoing learning related to early childhood education and training practices.
Apply feedback to improve facilitation and support skills.
Model organizational values and contribute to a positive team culture.
Promote a “Kids First” approach and whole-child development.