Education Specialist

Bvcapheadstart; Bryan (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bvcapheadstart Education Specialist leads high-quality early childhood education across Head Start programs, ensuring curriculum fidelity and school readiness. You will coach staff, monitor classroom quality, and provide professional development to promote positive child outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with center teams, compliance with Head Start standards, and ongoing program improvement through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education required; Master degree preferred OR Bachelor degree in a related field with equivalent coursework in Early Childhood Education and teaching experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in early childhood education.
• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Experience with CLASS, school readiness, and child assessment systems preferred.
• Strong computer and documentation skills.
• Current enrollment in Texas Child Care Division Central Background Registry.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of all required background checks as per Head Start standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversees implementation and fidelity of approved curriculum models across all classrooms.
• Supports school readiness goals and child outcome initiatives program-wide.
• Assists teachers with lesson planning, individualization, classroom management, and ongoing assessments.
• Provides technical assistance regarding developmentally appropriate practices.
• Monitors classroom quality through observations, file reviews, and site visits.
• Supports implementation of CLASS-aligned teaching practices.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to teaching staff.
• Develops and facilitates professional development and training activities.
• Assists staff with instructional improvement plans and corrective support strategies.
• Supports new teacher onboarding and classroom readiness.
• Collaborates with Center Directors, Family Services, Health, and Disabilities staff.
• Assists with transition planning from EHS to HS and HS to Kindergarten.
• Maintains effective communication with staff and families.

Skills

Curriculum implementation

Coaching

Classroom assessments

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s degree preferred or related field with ECE coursework

3 years of early childhood education experience

Tools

CLASS

Head Start Standards

Child assessment systems

Job description

Description

The Education Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting the implementation of high-quality early childhood education services across the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This position ensures curriculum fidelity, school readiness, effective instructional practices, teacher development, and compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards related to education services. The Education Specialist provides coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, classroom monitoring, and professional development to education staff to promote positive child outcomes and continuous program improvement

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Education Leadership and Curriculum Oversight-

Oversees implementation and fidelity of approved curriculum models across all classrooms.

Supports school readiness goals and child outcome initiatives program-wide.

Assists teachers with lesson planning, individualization, classroom management, and ongoing assessments.

Provides technical assistance regarding developmentally appropriate practices.

Monitors classroom quality through observations, file reviews, and site visits.

Supports implementation of CLASS-aligned teaching practices.

• 2. Coaching and Professional Development

Provides coaching and mentoring to teaching staff.

Develops and facilitates professional development and training activities.

Assists staff with instructional improvement plans and corrective support strategies.

Supports new teacher onboarding and classroom readiness.

• 3. Quality Assurance and Compliance

Conducts classroom monitoring and follow-up activities.

Reviews child assessment data and educational documentation for compliance and accuracy.

Supports continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Assists with preparation for federal reviews and monitoring.

• 4. Collaboration and Communication

Participates in interdisciplinary staffing and management meetings.

Collaborates with Center Directors, Family Services, Health, and Disabilities staff.

Assists with transition planning from EHS to HS and HS to Kindergarten.

Maintains effective communication with staff and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education required; Master degree preferred OR Bachelor degree in a related field with equivalent coursework in Early Childhood Education and teaching experience.


• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in early childhood education.


• Experience with curriculum implementation, coaching, and classroom assessments preferred


• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.


• Experience with CLASS, school readiness, and child assessment systems preferred.


• Strong computer and documentation skills.


• Current enrollment in Texas Child Care Division Central Background Registry.


• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.


• Successful completion of all required background checks in accordance with Head Start Performance Standard 45 CFR §1302.90 and Texas Child Care Licensing requirements.