Education Coordinator

East Bay Community Action Program•Warren, RI

17d

About The Position

Inspire Learning. Empower Educators. Transform Futures. Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to lead with purpose? Join a dynamic, mission-driven team where your expertise will directly shape high-quality learning experiences for children and families. As an Education Coordinator, you’ll play a pivotal role in coaching educators, driving program excellence, and ensuring every classroom delivers meaningful, impactful learning. The Education Coordinator is a leadership role focused on elevating classroom quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering continuous improvement across Head Start and Early Head Start programs. In this position, you’ll supervise teaching teams, implement research-based curricula, and use data to drive outcomes—all while collaborating across integrated services to support the whole child and family.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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