Education Coordinator

Eckerd Connects • Yanceyville, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Education Coordinator will coordinate and lead the educational program at Eckerd Connects’ Boys Residential Academy at Yanceyville in North Carolina. The role is responsible for supporting each student’s academic success, fostering staff professional growth, and advancing continuous improvement focused on student outcomes and program effectiveness.

The program serves adjudicated male youth ages 13–17 in a short-term residential setting. It provides accredited, on-site education alongside individualized academic and treatment plans, experiential education, behavioral health services, family counseling, and other supports. The educational environment is non-punitive and strength-based, with youth learning in small groups alongside assigned counselors.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education Leadership or Administration, or a bachelor’s degree in Education (Elementary, Secondary, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Counseling).
• North Carolina Standard Professional II teaching license.
• Highly qualified in a middle or high school core subject area.
• 3–5 years of successful teaching experience with middle or high school students, including students with at-risk status, learning difficulties, or special education needs.
• Pass a drug screen in compliance with the Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching license or qualification in Special Education is preferred.
• Five years of experience teaching and/or supervising teachers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the educational program at the Yanceyville residential programs.
• Develop, implement, and oversee facility-based educational policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Coordinate thematic integration of subject matter, supervise curriculum implementation, and monitor instructional programs to foster positive learning environments.
• Develop and implement systems to track student performance and use data to drive program improvement.
• Promote communication and collaboration among departments, students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement processes focused on student performance.
• Assist with developing and managing educational budgets and instructional resources, and maintain a secure student record-keeping system.
• Mentor, coach, and provide professional development opportunities for education staff.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 19 days of paid time off in the first year.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Group term life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary term life insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• PTO Exchange.
• Meals provided when on duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level