Early Childhood Program Coordinator; Special Education

Early Childhood Program Coordinator (Special Education)

Job Category: ECS & SPPS Waterville

Requisition Number: PROGR
001193

Posted:
February 3, 2026

Full-Time

Manchester, ME, USA

Woodfords Family Services is seeking an experienced and compassionate Program Coordinator to support our Early Childhood Services (ECS) and Special Purpose Private School (SPPS) programs in Central Maine! Working in close partnership with the Program Director, this role oversees daily operations, mentors multidisciplinary staff, and helps ensure a safe, supportive, and high-quality learning environment for children with special needs.

This full-time, center-based position will begin at our Waterville, Maine school and transition mid-year to our newly constructed Manchester campus—intentionally designed to foster therapeutic, collaborative programming for students across ages and developmental needs. If you are passionate about partnering with a mission-driven organization and want to help shape a growing program, we encourage you to apply!

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator partners closely with the Program Director to provide primary oversight and supervision of the Early Childhood Services and Special Purpose Private School programs. This role serves as a key liaison with families, therapists, school districts, CDS, licensing bodies, and community partners, ensuring compliance and strong collaboration across systems. The Program Coordinator also supports student enrollment processes, staff hiring and scheduling, documentation requirements, and assumes operational leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Program Director.

Throughout all responsibilities, the Coordinator fosters a culture of professionalism, accountability, and student-centered decision-making.

Opportunity Details

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• $62,000-$72,000/year - commensurate with experience
• Opportunities to earn additional monthly incentives based on meeting census targets

Woodfords offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid time off; a 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match; wellness and fitness reimbursement; employer-paid disability and life insurance; EAP and supplemental benefits — and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and authorization to work in the U.S.
• Master's degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children with special needs
• Training and experience implementing ABA in educational settings

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state.

Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.

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