Child Dev and Ed Spec-EHS

Family Development Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Development Services seeks a Child Development & Education Specialist to provide educational leadership and coaching for Head Start and Early Head Start teaching staff. You will lead centers, coach teachers, and support curriculum, assessment, and School Readiness goals.

The role involves observations, feedback, lesson planning, and staff development. You will collaborate with Center Directors on performance, monitor compliance, and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with ECE courses and experience.
• Experience in an early childhood setting is required.
• Coaching or leadership experience is preferred and beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the educational lead for Head Start centers and coach teachers.
• Support curriculum implementation, child assessment, and School Readiness goals.
• Conduct classroom observations with ongoing feedback and professional development.
• Assist with lesson planning, classroom management, and documentation of assessments.
• Analyze child outcomes data and support individualized learning plans.
• Participate in staff training, team meetings, and community events.
• Collaborate with Center Directors on performance and staff development.

Skills

Educational leadership

Coaching

Curriculum implementation

Child assessment

Staff development

Classroom observation

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Data analysis

Professional development

Home visits

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field with 6 ECE courses and preschool teaching experience

State preschool teaching certification with preschool teaching experience

Job description

Family Development Services is seeking a Child Development & Education Specialist to provide educational leadership and coaching to Head Start and Early Head Start teaching staff. This role supports high-quality early childhood education through classroom coaching, curriculum implementation, child assessment, and staff development.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the educational lead for assigned Head Start centers.Coach and mentor teachers to improve classroom quality and child outcomes.Support implementation of curriculum, assessment systems, and School Readiness Goals.Conduct classroom observations and provide ongoing feedback and professional development.Assist with lesson planning, classroom management, and child assessment documentation.Analyze child outcomes data and support individualized learning plans.Participate in staff training, team meetings, home visits, and community events.Collaborate with Center Directors on performance management and staff development.Support program monitoring, compliance, and continuous quality improvement efforts.Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education ORBachelor's Degree in a related field with at least six (6) early childhood education courses and preschool teaching experience ORState-awarded preschool teaching certification with preschool teaching experience.Previous experience in an early childhood education setting required.Coaching, supervisory, or leadership experience preferred.Experience with Head Start, infant/toddler, or preschool programs preferred.CLASS Reliable Certification preferred or ability to obtain.Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.