Anticipated Opening: Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coordinator

LEARN; Old Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is seeking an ECE Coordinator to support high-quality early childhood programs across southeastern Connecticut. The role blends program leadership, technical assistance, and professional learning to strengthen early childhood education and family engagement in alignment with statewide initiatives.

The ideal candidate collaborates with educators and partners to provide coaching, data collection, and professional development, while advancing equity-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience supporting or managing early childhood programming (curriculum, assessment, standards, environments).
• Knowledge of CT ELDS & CT DOTS is a plus.
• Experience with NAEYC Accreditation, local governance, and OEC grants is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with early childhood programs, families, and community stakeholders to support high-quality services.
• Provide individualized technical assistance, professional learning, and facilitation support.
• Support initiatives such as NAEYC Accreditation, Tri-Share, and local governance work.
• Collect, maintain, and report data to support continuous quality improvement.
• Represent LEARN in local and statewide meetings and professional communities.
• Promote and model equity-based practices across early childhood systems.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Coaching

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coordinator

LEARN Regional Educational Service Center

We're looking for a collaborative and innovative ECE Coordinator to support high-quality early childhood programs across southeastern Connecticut. This role blends program leadership, technical assistance, and professional learning to strengthen early childhood education and family engagement in alignment with statewide initiatives.

Why join us?

• Meaningful Impact: Support programs that directly improve outcomes for children, families, and communities.
• Collaboration: Work with educators, administrators, and community partners on innovative early learning initiatives.
• Professional Growth: Participate in statewide learning communities, attend trainings, and build your expertise in early childhood systems.
• Leadership Opportunity: Provide coaching, technical assistance, and professional learning that strengthens the early childhood workforce.
• Equity & Inclusion: Champion culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate, and evidence-based practices.

Day to Day

• Partner with early childhood programs, families, and community stakeholders to support high-quality services.
• Provide individualized technical assistance, professional learning, and facilitation support.
• Support initiatives such as NAEYC Accreditation, Tri-Share, and local governance work.
• Collect, maintain, and report data to support continuous quality improvement.
• Represent LEARN in local and statewide meetings and professional communities.
• Promote and model equity-based practices across early childhood systems.
• Support statewide early learning initiatives in collaboration with OEC and RESC Alliance partners.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education required; Master's preferred.
• Credentials: Must meet CT OEC criteria for qualified TA providers and trainers. Bilingual candidates encouraged.
• Experience:
  • Experience supporting or managing early childhood programming (curriculum, assessment, standards, and environments).
  • Knowledge of CT ELDS & CT DOTS.
  • Experience with NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation, local governance, and OEC grants.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
  • Understanding of adult learning and instructional coaching.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse partners.

LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.