Education Coordinator

Job Description

Education Coordinator -- Sunnyvale, TX

Your role

As an Education Coordinator at Child Development Schools, you will serve as a coach, resource, and advocate for the educators across your assigned centers. Your work directly shapes the quality of education that over 30,000 children receive every day. You will spend your time in classrooms -- observing, coaching, and collaborating with teachers to strengthen their practice and improve outcomes for children and families.

This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable delivering feedback to a new teacher and presenting to a leadership team -- someone who is passionate about early childhood education and motivated by the growth and development of the people around them.

What you will do

• Collaborate with teachers to plan, implement, and continuously improve the HighReach Learning curriculum and activity plans across all age groups

• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations, sharing specific feedback with teachers and administration to recognize best practices and identify areas for growth

• Evaluate classroom environments using assessment tools including ITERS-R, ITERS-3, ECERS-R, ECERS-3, and SACERS, and provide actionable recommendations to improve program quality

• Provide constructive, ongoing coaching and support to teachers, fostering continuous improvement in classroom practices

• Support positive staff-child interactions and promote a nurturing, inclusive environment across all assigned centers

• Assist with new employee training and mentorship, ensuring staff have the skills, knowledge, and access to resources needed to succeed

• Support teacher and family retention by equipping educators with the tools and confidence to deliver quality experiences

• Attend monthly Education Coordinator calls or review recordings to stay current on company goals, educational requirements, and best practices

• Foster a welcoming environment for children, families, and teachers that contributes to center morale and community engagement

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Requirements

Experience and Education:

  • 1-3 years of experience in early childhood education.
  • Minimum educational requirement: High School diploma or GED.
  • Needs to have experience in a Childcare setting


Skills:

  • Positive, creative, energetic, and innovative mindset.
  • Proficiency in HighReach Learning curriculum.
  • Strong knowledge of classroom arrangement and age-appropriate practices.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of or willingness to learn about diverse teaching and training methods across various adult learning styles.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with diverse learning styles.
  • Experience in lesson planning and activity development.
  • Excellent communication and active listening skills.


Physical Demands:

  • Regular sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods.
  • Manipulation of hands, arms, and fingers for various tasks, including lifting up to 35 lbs.
  • Ability to engage in physical activities at a child's level, including stooping, bending, and running.
  • Moderate vision, hearing, and speaking abilities for effective communication.


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