Education Specialist at Eastfield Center

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Full Time Clerical Mesquite, TX, US

Founded in 1901,Child Care Group ’s(CCG) mission is to drive generational change by advancing early learning, family stability, and workforce opportunity.

At CCG, we believe high‑quality early learning experiences change life trajectories. Join a mission‑driven team where your leadership supports educators, strengthens classrooms, and helps children and families thrive.

As an Education Specialist – Center Based, you serve as an instructional leader supporting the quality of teaching and learning in Head Start classrooms. Through coaching, training, and data‑informed guidance, you help teachers deliver developmentally appropriate, engaging, and effective early childhood experiences.

This role goes beyond oversight — it is about building educator capacity, strengthening classroom environments, and ensuring children receive the strong educational foundation they deserve while supporting families through meaningful engagement and transitions.

• Provide instructional coaching, mentoring, and professional development to teaching staff to strengthen classroom practices.
• Monitor classroom quality through observations, lesson plan reviews, and CLASS assessments to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, licensing, and CCG educational guidelines.
• Analyze child assessment data to inform instruction, training, and program decisions.
• Collaborate with center leadership to support staff development, family engagement, and overall program quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with required early childhood coursework.
• At least three years of teaching experience in early childhood settings; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development, instructional practices, and assessment tools such as CLASS.
• Experience coaching, training, or supporting adult learners in education settings.
• A collaborative, mission‑aligned approach with a commitment to quality, inclusion, and supporting children, families, and educators.

Child Care Group  is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.