Education Coordinator -- Swansboro, North Carolina

Your role

As an Education Coordinator at Child Development Schools, you will serve as a coach, resource, and advocate for the educators across your assigned centers. Your work directly shapes the quality of education that over 30,000 children receive every day. You will spend your time in classrooms -- observing, coaching, and collaborating with teachers to strengthen their practice and improve outcomes for children and families.

This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable delivering feedback to a new teacher and presenting to a leadership team -- someone who is passionate about early childhood education and motivated by the growth and development of the people around them.

What you will do

Collaborate with teachers to plan, implement, and continuously improve the HighReach Learning curriculum and activity plans across all age groups

Conduct formal and informal classroom observations, sharing specific feedback with teachers and administration to recognize best practices and identify areas for growth

Evaluate classroom environments using assessment tools including ITERS-R, ITERS-3, ECERS-R, ECERS-3, and SACERS, and provide actionable recommendations to improve program quality

Provide constructive, ongoing coaching and support to teachers, fostering continuous improvement in classroom practices

Support positive staff-child interactions and promote a nurturing, inclusive environment across all assigned centers

Assist with new employee training and mentorship, ensuring staff have the skills, knowledge, and access to resources needed to succeed

Support teacher and family retention by equipping educators with the tools and confidence to deliver quality experiences

Attend monthly Education Coordinator calls or review recordings to stay current on company goals, educational requirements, and best practices

Foster a welcoming environment for children, families, and teachers that contributes to center morale and community engagement

Pay and benefits

Pay: 15-18, based on experience and education.

Full-time employees receive:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Up to 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center

Education assistance to pursue your degree

Free access to online training and professional development resources

About Child Development Schools

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Austin, TX, Child Development Schools operates over 270 childcare centers across 11 states through our three early childhood education brands: Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide quality care and developmental education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to twelve years.

We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. Child Development Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Qualifications

Requirements

Experience and education:

1 to 3 years of experience in early childhood education

High school diploma or GED required; degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred

Skills:

Strong knowledge of classroom arrangement, age-appropriate practices, and child development across all age groups

Experience in lesson planning and activity development

Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback and coach adult learners across diverse learning styles

Familiarity with HighReach Learning curriculum preferred -- training available for the right candidate

Knowledge of or willingness to learn classroom assessment tools including ITERS, ECERS, and SACERS

Excellent communication, active listening, and presentation skills

Ability to work independently across multiple sites and manage time effectively

Positive, creative, and collaborative mindset

Physical demands:

Regular sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods

Ability to engage in physical activities at a child's level including stooping, bending, and running

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Moderate vision, hearing, and speaking requirements for classroom environments

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