CSU Early Childhood Center Early Childhood Education Support Coordinator

Start Date:

February 2, 2026

The Early Childhood Education Support Coordinator (ESC) assists the Administrative Team in operating the center in accordance with ECC policies and procedures, Colorado state licensing requirements, and NAEYC accreditation standards. This individual serves as the Director Qualified staff member when the Director and the Assistant Director are out of the building or unavailable.

This individual provides general support to the ECC and demonstrates leadership by creating and maintaining a positive environment for children, families, college students, and ECC staff. The ECE Support Coordinator is responsible for mentoring and coaching all teachers in all areas of their practice including but not limited to behavioral support, environmental support, pedagogical support, and family support.

The ECE Support Coordinator is responsible for filling in for teachers on an as needed basis including subbing for scheduled and unscheduled absences both long and short term.
This individual is responsible for identifying, coordinating, and leading professional development opportunities throughout the year. This includes Professional Development opportunities for CSU students placed at our center.

Ability to carry or lift loads up to 25 lbs.

Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available depending on individual circumstances and associated costs for the selected finalist.

• Master’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership or related field
• Large Center Director Qualified by the State of Colorado or ability to obtain this Qualification.
• Colorado Early Childhood Professional /PDIS level IV or above or ability to obtain this certification.
• Previous experience in early childhood classrooms.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make well-reasoned decisions.
• CPR/First Aid Certified

$60,000 – $63,000 Annually

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To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, PDIS certification (if applicable), and the names and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. In your cover letter, please specifically address the required and preferred job qualifications of this position. A cover letter that fails to address the required and preferred qualifications of this position may not be further considered after review by the search committee.

For full consideration please apply on or before December 7, 2025 by 11:59pm (MT).

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

As the laboratory school within the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, the CSU Early Childhood Center (ECC) serves a three-fold mission of service, teaching, and research.

Our service mission is to provide a high-quality, developmentally appropriate environment for young children in the context of our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach

Our teaching mission is to provide hands-on learning opportunities for CSU students interested in careers working with children and families.
Our research mission is to promote diverse opportunities for research related to children, families, and early childhood education.

Together, we are empowering exceptional education.