Early Childhood Education Programs Coordinator

Blue-Ridge-Community-Action,-Inc.-2; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue-Ridge-Community-Action, Inc. seeks an Education Coordinator to oversee education services across Head Start, Early Head Start, NC Pre-K, and Day Care programs, collaborating with the Child Services Director, Center Directors, teachers, families, and partners.

You will support curriculum implementation, assessments, screenings, and individualized learning, ensuring compliance with NC licensing and program standards while maintaining confidential records and coordinating with the Disabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in early childhood education.
• Experience in Head Start, Early Head Start, or NC Pre-K preferred.
• Must meet NC Child Care Licensing qualification requirements.
• TB test, physical, and CPR/First Aid required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and monitoring education-related program standards, agency procedures, and NC Child Care Licensing requirements, including follow-up on identified needs.
• Support curriculum implementation, child assessments, developmentally appropriate practices, and individualized learning strategies by providing information and assistance to teaching staff.
• Complete and maintain CLASS observer certification for the applicable age groups to conduct classroom observations, review results, and provide feedback to strengthen teacher-child interactions and teaching practices.
• Coordinate and track developmental and educational screenings; review results, identify needed follow-up, and monitor applicable screening deadlines.
• Coordinate with the Disabilities Manager to facilitate referrals for children with suspected developmental delays, disabilities, or mental health concerns by sharing relevant screening results, assessment data, and classroom observations and assisting with referral documentation and follow-up.
• Provide practical support to teaching staff on classroom practices, child development, inclusion, individualization, and developmental and behavioral concerns; assist with observations and related follow-up.
• Assist the Disabilities Manager by attending IEP and IFSP meetings as needed and supporting classroom accommodations and teaching strategies outlined in IEPs, IFSPs, and other individualized support plans.
• Assist with coordinating training, coaching resources, and professional development related to curriculum, assessment, teacher-child interactions, teaching practices, and program requirements.
• Support transitions for children entering, moving between, or leaving Child Development programs, including coordination with families, receiving teachers, schools, and the Disabilities Manager as appropriate.
• Communicate with families about curriculum, assessments, developmental and educational screenings, school readiness, and available learning resources.
• Maintain accurate, confidential education records and assessment documentation; track deadlines and complete required data entry in ChildPlus and other program systems.
• Assist with education monitoring, record reviews, reports, and corrective-action follow-up; communicate outstanding documentation, classroom needs, or compliance concerns to program leadership.
• Participate in required program and community meetings, planning activities, and professional development; perform other related coordination and support duties as assigned.

Skills

Early childhood development

Licensing/regulations

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Blue-Ridge-Community-Action, Inc. seeks an Education Coordinator to oversee education services across Head Start, Early Head Start, NC Pre-K, and Day Care programs, collaborating with the Child Services Director, Center Directors, teachers, families, and partners.

You will support curriculum implementation, assessments, screenings, and individualized learning, ensuring compliance with NC licensing and program standards while maintaining confidential records and coordinating with the Disabilities