Education Coordinator

Education Coordinator

Department: Head Start

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Warren - Head Start

Reporting To: Heidi Nordmann

Compensation: $52,000 - $78,000 / year

Inspire Learning. Empower Educators. Transform Futures. Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to lead with purpose? Join a dynamic, mission‑driven team where your expertise will directly shape high‑quality learning experiences for children and families. As an Education Coordinator
, you’ll play a pivotal role in coaching educators, driving program excellence, and ensuring every classroom delivers meaningful, impactful learning.

The Education Coordinator is a leadership role focused on elevating classroom quality, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering continuous improvement across Head Start and Early Head Start programs. In this position, you’ll supervise teaching teams, implement research‑based curricula, and use data to drive outcomes—all while collaborating across integrated services to support the whole child and family.

• Supervise and support teachers, assistants, and substitutes across assigned classrooms
• Conduct classroom observations and provide clear, actionable coaching feedback
• Develop individualized professional development plans and monitor required training hours
• Guide staff in implementing curriculum and classroom management frameworks consistently
• Address performance concerns with documented observations and upscale when necessary
• Oversee assessment systems to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality
• Analyze child outcome data to identify trends and inform instruction
• Ensure lesson planning aligns with early learning standards and frameworks
• Support development of individualized learning plans based on assessment data
• Maintain compliance with Head Start standards and regulatory requirements
• Monitor classroom ratios, safety practices, and learning environments
• Participate in audits, program reviews, and reporting requirements
• Manage classroom resources and supplies in line with program budgets
• Support parent‑teacher conferences and home visit processes
• Encourage family involvement and strengthen home‑school partnerships
• Collaborate with family services, behavioral health, and medical teams to support families
• Participate in leadership meetings, planning sessions, and agency events
• Support recruitment and community outreach efforts
• Promote organizational services and connect families to appropriate resources

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or progress toward certification requirements
• Commitment to obtaining required Early Childhood certification within one year (if not already held)
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in an early childhood setting
• Demonstrated ability to use assessment data to guide instruction and staff development
• Experience with classroom observation tools and early childhood curricula
• Familiarity with child development frameworks and compliance standards
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or English/Portuguese)
• Experience in federally funded early childhood programs