Education Coordinator

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

US-TX-Galveston

Job :

# of Openings: 1

Category: Head Start Upbring

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant‑leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head‑on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

The Education Coordinator oversees educational programming, supervises Education Coaches, and ensures compliance with Head Start and licensing standards. This role involves training staff, analyzing program data, monitoring classroom environments, and fostering school readiness. The coordinator collaborates with leadership, ISD partners, and program staff to enhance instructional quality, support professional development, and maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment. This position requires strong leadership, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills to create a nurturing, engaging, and compliant learning environment that supports both student success and staff development.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to Education Coaches to ensure high‑quality instructional practices and compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS).
• Plan and facilitate professional development for Education Coaches, ensuring alignment with Head Start school readiness goals and curriculum best practices.
• Analyze CLASS observations, child assessment data, and program performance metrics to drive continuous quality improvement and meet school readiness goals.
• Conduct classroom observations, review instructional materials, and collaborate with staff to create engaging, research‑based learning spaces.
• Uphold all HSPPS, Child Care Licensing regulations, and organizational policies to maintain program integrity and high‑quality education service.
• Enforce child safety policies, ensure positive behavior support strategies, and fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities for child abuse and neglect.
• Serve as a liaison between Education Coaches, Center Directors, Family Services Coordinators, ISD partners, and the Regional Director to align educational strategies and child outcomes.
• Provide reports on CLASS scores, teacher tiering, educational timelines, and program compliance to the Regional Director and leadership team.
• Collaborate with Family Services Coordinators to involve parents in their child's learning, ensuring alignment with the Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE) Framework.
• Guide Education Coaches and teachers in implementing research‑based early childhood curricula, supporting individualized instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including children with disabilities and dual‑language learners.
• Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals, and achieve operational excellence.
• Communicate with direct reports in periodic one‑on‑one meetings.
• Organize and deliver regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate present, ongoing, and future updates of pertinent information, projects, and initiatives.
• Work closely with management team to interview, hire, and onboard new employees who are strong cultural fits for Upbring.
• Work in collaboration with leadership and the People and Culture Team to arrange training; when needed, coordinate and/or provide in‑service training for staff development.
• Regularly…