Early Education Center Lead & Classroom Coach

COA Youth & Family Centers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

11 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Job summary

COA Youth & Family Centers in Milwaukee seeks an Early Education Center Support Specialist. This full-time, year-round role provides classroom coverage and administrative support to ensure quality education for young children.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in ECE, 5 years of experience, a valid WI driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification, and a Mon-Fri schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with occasional evenings/weekends. Compensation is $24.00/hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field is required.
• 5 years of experience working in early childhood classrooms.
• Experience managing child behaviors and developmentally appropriate guidance strategies.
• Experience and enjoyment working with the community at large.
• Computer literate: Word to create/edit flyers and Excel to enter data and reports.
• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with acceptable driving record and adequate auto insurance.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certificate or obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term classroom coverage for breaks, lunches, planning time, calls for support, and PTO or Sick coverage.
• Support classroom teachers through modeling, coaching, and ensuring DCF, Early Head Start, Head Start, and NAEYC requirements are met.
• Manage child behavior while coaching and being supportive to teachers.
• Ensure curriculum is delivered with fidelity.
• For long-term coverage, assist with lesson planning, anecdotal notes, and Next Door paperwork compliance.

Skills

5 years experience in ECE classrooms

Experience managing child behaviors

Computer literate (Word, Excel)

Wisconsin driver’s license

CPR/First Aid/AED cert

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

COA Youth & Family Centers in Milwaukee seeks an Early Education Center Support Specialist. This full-time, year-round role provides classroom coverage and administrative support to ensure quality education for young children.

Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in ECE, 5 years of experience, a valid WI driver’s license, CPR/First Aid certification, and a Mon-Fri schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with occasional evenings/weekends. Compensation is $24.00/hour with benefits.