Education Specialist

Brazos Valley Community Action Prog; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Specialist at Brazos Valley Community Action Program leads and supports high-quality early childhood education across Head Start and Early Head Start programs in Bryan, TX. You will promote curriculum fidelity, school readiness, and strong instructional practices while coaching education staff.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, at least three years' experience, and knowledge of Head Start standards and CLASS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education required; master preferred or related degree with ECE coursework.
• Minimum of three 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversees implementation and fidelity of approved curriculum models across classrooms.
• Supports school readiness goals and child outcome initiatives program-wide.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to teaching staff.
• Develops and facilitates professional development and training activities.
• Monitors classroom quality through observations, file reviews, and site visits.
• Assists staff with transitions from EHS to HS and to Kindergarten.
• Supports compliance with Head Start standards and federal reviews.

Skills

Education leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Curriculum oversight

Classroom assessment

Staff development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's degree preferred

Equivalent coursework in ECE

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.