Education Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs

South Shore Stars•East Weymouth, MA

About The Position

The Education Coordinator manages educational referrals and facilitates developmental support services for children, while coordinating staff training and development across South Shore Stars’ Early Childhood Centers. The role supports developmentally appropriate practices and the organization’s goals; assists teachers and administrators with curricula; monitors student progress and related systems; and helps ensure compliance with educational standards and regulations. The Education Coordinator conducts classroom, child, and teacher observations and coaching at all locations, and works with administrative staff to support and plan professional development. In collaboration with the family support team and program staff, the coordinator arranges referrals and services with outside providers and other partners. The position reports to the Program Director. South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs for children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family-support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers. The organization describes its workplace as committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and an inclusive culture. All South Shore Stars employees must be able to lift at least 40 pounds and work in a non-sedentary environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Education or a related field.
Five years of experience teaching young children with and without disabilities.
Three years of experience supervising staff.
Training experience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
Proficiency with common office software and service portals.
Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and work in a non-sedentary environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Special Education preferred.
DESE Special Education certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the Enrollment Department, Family Support Clinicians, and Center Directors to identify individual supports children may need when enrolling.
Facilitate referrals and coordinate individual support services for children enrolled in the early childhood centers.
Coordinate with the Program Director to assess center staff training needs and help create an Annual Training Calendar that meets licensing and contracting requirements.
Provide staff with resources and advice on developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum adaptation and implementation, and classroom environments, informed by observations and other resources.
Coordinate with administrative staff, family support clinicians, and the health coordinator on staff professional development needs.
Partner with the Program Director to plan and facilitate Center Director and Lead Teacher meetings.
Coordinate other projects as assigned by the Program Director.
Coordinate curriculum implementation and work with the Program Director to conduct curriculum training workshops.
Coordinate implementation and use of required screening and assessment tools, including ASQ, ASQ SE, and COR Advantage.
Oversee implementation of Department of Education standards in all Early Childhood classrooms and support centers through self-evaluation and accreditation processes, including NAEYC and CQI.
Complete observations and assessments when appropriate, including Environmental Rating Scales and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System, and develop plans of action.
Coordinate and facilitate educational training sessions for parents and guardians.
Support the creation and oversight of grant applications and implementation of potential grant opportunities.
Perform additional duties reasonably aligned with the Stars mission as requested by the Program Director.
Conduct classroom, child, and teacher observations and coaching at all locations.