Education Program Lead – Early Learning & Coach Mentor

DGS Office of External Affairs; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Education Regional Coordinator will lead implementation of Early Learning Collaboratives in Northeast Mississippi for the Department of Education's Office of Early Childhood.

The role manages day-to-day regional operations, supervises Early Childhood Coaches, and provides technical assistance and training to pre‑K teachers on developmentally appropriate practices and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Education.
• Five years of supervisory experience including staff meetings, reporting, and travel coordination.
• Five years of classroom experience as an educator.
• Five years as a mentor or technical assistant.
• Three years of independent work experience without an on-site manager.
• Knowledge of Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and web-based early learning data systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Early Learning Collaboratives in Northeast Mississippi.
• Manage day-to-day regional operations and coordinate across sites.
• Supervise Early Childhood Coaches and provide support.
• Provide technical assistance and training to pre‑K teachers on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Utilize CLASS and related data systems to inform practice and improvements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Classroom experience

Mentor/technical assistant

Independent work without an on-site

Knowledge of CLASS

Web-based data systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Education

Job description

The General Education Regional Coordinator will lead implementation of Early Learning Collaboratives in Northeast Mississippi for the Department of Education's Office of Early Childhood.

The role manages day-to-day regional operations, supervises Early Childhood Coaches, and provides technical assistance and training to pre‑K teachers on developmentally appropriate practices and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).