Education Coordinator

Child Development Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Job summary

Child Development Schools is seeking an Education Coordinator to coach educators across centers in Virginia Beach. You will observe classrooms, provide targeted feedback, and collaborate with teachers to strengthen practice and outcomes for children and families.

You will use ITERS, ECERS, SACERS tools to assess environments, deliver constructive coaching, and support ongoing professional development. This role emphasizes collaboration with leadership and a nurturing, inclusive program culture.

Qualifications

• Experience observing classrooms and providing constructive feedback.
• Familiarity with HighReach Learning curriculum and activity plans.
• Ability to present to leadership teams and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers to plan, implement, and improve HighReach Learning curriculum across age groups.
• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations and share feedback with teachers and administration.
• Evaluate classrooms using ITERS-R, ITERS-3, ECERS-R, ECERS-3, SACERS and provide actionable recommendations.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to teachers for continuous improvement.
• Support positive staff-child interactions and inclusive environments across centers.
• Assist with new employee training and mentorship.
• Help with staff retention by equipping educators with tools and confidence.
• Attend monthly Education Coordinator calls or review recordings to stay current on goals and practices.
• Foster a welcoming environment for children, families, and teachers to boost morale and engagement.

Skills

Coaching

Classroom observations

Curriculum planning

Feedback delivery

Tools

ITERS-R

ITERS-3

ECERS-R

ECERS-3

SACERS

Job description

Education Coordinator -- Virginia Beach, Virginia

Your role

As an Education Coordinator at Child Development Schools, you will serve as a coach, resource, and advocate for the educators across your assigned centers. Your work directly shapes the quality of education that over 30,000 children receive every day. You will spend your time in classrooms -- observing, coaching, and collaborating with teachers to strengthen their practice and improve outcomes for children and families.

This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable delivering feedback to a new teacher and presenting to a leadership team -- someone who is passionate about early childhood education and motivated by the growth and development of the people around them.

What You Will Do

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

Pay And Benefits

Pay: 15-18, based on experience and education.

Full-time Employees Receive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions