Education Coach & Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Programs

Child Development Schools, Inc.; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Tuition discount for children

Education assistance

Online training resources

Job summary

Child Development Schools, Inc. is seeking an Education Coordinator to coach educators across its centers, observe classrooms, and collaborate with teachers to strengthen practice and improve outcomes for children and families.

You will deliver feedback to new teachers, present to leadership, support HighReach Learning curriculum integration, and promote an inclusive, nurturing environment while supporting training and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching educators in early childhood education.
• Ability to deliver constructive feedback to teachers.
• Comfort presenting to leadership teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to plan, implement, and improve the HighReach Learning curriculum across all age groups.
• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations, sharing 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.

Skills

Coaching

Classroom observations

Feedback delivery

Curriculum planning

Team collaboration

Tools

ITERS-R

ITERS-3

ECERS-R

ECERS-3

SACERS

Job description

Child Development Schools, Inc. is seeking an Education Coordinator to coach educators across its centers, observe classrooms, and collaborate with teachers to strengthen practice and improve outcomes for children and families.

You will deliver feedback to new teachers, present to leadership, support HighReach Learning curriculum integration, and promote an inclusive, nurturing environment while supporting training and staff development.