Education Coordinator

TEAM INC; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days of paid vacation and 4Personal

8 sick days and 14 holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

403(b) with 6% company match

Paid professional development, 1:1 COA

Job summary

TEAM INC Waterbury, CT is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Program Leader to guide a team of educators, supervise staff, and ensure consistent, high-quality instruction across all classrooms. You’ll oversee curriculum implementation, analyze child outcomes to drive improvements, ensure compliance with Head Start and state licensing, and partner with families to build strong community connections.

This role also coordinates hiring, onboarding, and ongoing staff development to maintain a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• 5+ years of experience in early childhood, including 2+ years in supervision.
• Knowledge of Head Start performance standards.
• Coaching mindset valuing collaboration and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of educators with regular observations, feedback, and 1:1 supervision.
• Oversee curriculum implementation ensuring instructional quality across all classrooms.
• Analyze child outcome data to drive improvements in teaching practices.
• Partner with the support team to ensure every child receives needed services.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development for all teaching staff.
• Ensure classrooms comply with Head Start, Early Start CT, and state licensing standards.
• Support teachers in building family partnerships and community connections.
• Contribute to program planning, reporting and quality improvement.

Skills

Coaching mindset

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Head Start knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Waterbury , CT 06704Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/yearJob Description

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of educators through regular observations, reflective feedback, and 1:1 supervision
• Oversee curriculum implementation and ensure instructional quality across all classrooms
• Analyze child outcome data and use it to drive meaningful improvements in teaching practice
• Partner with the full support team to ensure every child receives the services they deserve
• Manage hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development for all teaching staff
• Ensure classrooms are always in compliance with Head Start, Early Start CT, and state licensing standards
• Support teachers in building strong family partnerships and community connections
• Contribute to program planning, reporting, and continuous quality improvement

Why TEAM

• Supportive, team-oriented work culture – with fully resourced specialists to support child unique needs
• Beautiful, state-of-the-art classrooms focused on safety and innovation
• Competitive pay in the top tier of Connecticut early childhood compensation
• 15 days of paid vacation and 4 personal days
• 8 sick days and 14 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance
• 403(b) with 6% company match
• Paid professional development, training, 1:1 coaching, and reflective supervision
• Significant opportunities for growth across our talented Early Childhood Team and Centers

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with 5+ years of experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Deep knowledge of early childhood development, special needs, and Head Start performance standards
• A coaching mindset that takes a strengths based approach and values the contributions of others
• Strong organizational and communication skills