Systems Support Specialist-Early Childhood

Arch Ford•Plumerville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative, we believe the early years matter deeply—and the educators who serve young children deserve meaningful, high-quality support. We are seeking a Systems Support Specialist for Early Childhood to join our team and help strengthen systems, support educators, and expand the impact of our early childhood work across the region. This role is ideal for someone experienced in the Early Childhood classroom, passionate about supporting our youngest learners, confident in working alongside educators, and committed to making a lasting difference for young children and families. The Systems Support Specialist for Early Childhood works in partnership with the Local Lead to support high-quality early childhood programs through training, coaching, and systems-level support. This position plays a key role in building educator capacity through professional development, job-embedded coaching, and CLASS observations. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable and experienced in early childhood best practices, skilled in working with adult learners, and able to build strong, trusting relationships with educators and leaders. This role directly impacts the quality of early learning experiences for young children across the region by supporting educators through coaching, training, and meaningful feedback.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or related field
Extensive experience as a teacher in early childhood settings
Experience presenting and working with adult learners
Strong understanding of child development
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to build relationships
Strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

10+ years in early childhood classroom
CLASS Pre-K and Infant/Toddler Observer Certification
Experience with coaching adults and providing feedback
Experience implementing PreK HQIM, including Frogstreet
Experience leading professional development in a variety of topics

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, high-quality professional development to early childhood teachers and directors
Provide job-embedded coaching for teachers
Conduct CLASS observations and provide feedback
Support implementation of PreK HQIM and best practices
Collaborate with Local Lead on initiatives
Build strong relationships with educators and partners
Use data to guide coaching and PD
Maintain documentation in accordance with grant guidelines
Provide summer professional development
Stay current on best practices