Educational Supports Coordinator - Pease Center

Child Care Resources Inc; Portsmouth (NH); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision

Employer paid Short Term Disability &

Life Insurance

Vacation and Sick Time

403(b) Retirement Plan

Discounts on childcare tuition

8 paid holidays

Staff Appreciation Weeks

Program Development Days

Educational Grants

SELA discounts

Job summary

Great Bay Kids is seeking an Educational Supports Coordinator at our Portsmouth, NH location to mentor staff, guide curriculum implementation, and oversee ASQ screenings. This role balances direct classroom engagement with curriculum development, spending about 60% of time in classrooms to observe and coach teachers.

The position requires an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (Bachelor’s preferred), 3+ years of classroom experience, and knowledge of NH licensing and quality

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of classroom experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of curriculum planning and strategies for supporting children with challenging behaviors.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching teachers is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of NH Licensing Rules, Early Learning Standards, and Granite Steps for Quality (GSQ).
• Familiarity with Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) developmental screening or equivalent.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to model best practices and support positive team cultures.
• Must meet state background check and health requirements; CPR/First Aid certification required or obtainable within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff and provide development guidance to teachers.
• Coordinate ASQ documentation, track results, and report findings to supervisors and state partners.
• Support curriculum development and classroom best practices; observe and coach teachers.
• Spend time in classrooms observing practices and providing in-the-moment coaching.
• Contribute to staff performance evaluations through observations and feedback.

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ASQ knowledge

NH Licensing Rules

Job description

Educational Supports Coordinator - Pease Center

Reference ID : 181919

Location : Portsmouth, NH

Category : Child Care Services

Job Type : Full Time

Salary : $24 to $25/Hr

About This Role

The Educational Supports Coordinator plays a key role in supporting classroom excellence, staff development, and program quality. This position is responsible for mentoring new staff, guiding curriculum implementation, Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) screenings, assisting with student behavioral support, and ensuring ongoing quality and safety within assigned classrooms. The role is a hybrid direct classroom engagement and curriculum development, with approximately 60% of time spent monthly in classrooms observing and supporting teachers. This role will also include classroom coverage when needed for ratio.

This is a full time position at our Portsmouth location.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom coverage when needed for ratios
• Staff Mentorship and Development
• Act as a mentor to new staff, modeling best practices in child development, classroom management, and curriculum delivery for assigned classrooms.
• Coordinate ASQ documentation, track results, and report findings with supervisors and state agencies and partners for assigned classrooms.
• Collaborate with supervisors and staff to meet curriculum. Early Learning NH and Great Bay Kids' standards and goals.
• Provide training and ongoing support related to Curriculum, ASQ, and classroom best practices.
• Curriculum and Classroom Support
• Mentor and coach Lead and Associate Teachers in the implementation of curriculum within assigned classrooms.
• Regularly participate in classroom planning time to guide developmentally appropriate lessons, activities, and instructional strategies that align with program goals and learning outcomes in assigned classrooms.
• Assist teachers in implementing student behavioral support plans, providing guidance on managing challenging behaviors and positive interventions in assigned classrooms.
• Administer, track, and follow up on ASQ screenings for assigned classrooms.
• Observations and Coaching
• Spend 60% of time monthly in classrooms observing teacher practices, providing in-the-moment coaching, and modeling strategies.
• Promote a positive and professional team culture through ongoing encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Provide both formal and informal feedback and coaching to teachers, reinforcing strengths and identifying opportunities for growth.
• Contribute insights and observations for staff performance evaluations to support supervisors' reviews.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required. Bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of classroom experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of curriculum planning and strategies for supporting children with challenging behaviors.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching teachers is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of NH Licensing Rules, Early Learning Standards, and Granite Steps for Quality (GSQ).
• Familiarity with Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) developmental screening or equivalent.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to model best practices and support positive team cultures.
• Must meet state background check and health requirements. CPR/First Aid certification required or obtainable within 90 days.

Nice To Have

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of ProCare.
• Full Time Employees
• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision are available on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
• Employer paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance.
• Vacation and Sick Time earned on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan for all employees that work 20+ hours a week.
• Discounts on childcare tuition rates (based on availability)
• Enjoy 8 paid holidays a year
• Staff Appreciation Weeks - a fun filled week of celebration our staff!
• 3 Program Development Days
• Access to Educational Grants
• SELA discounts on auto, electricity, phone, fuel, etc.
• All Employees
• Employees who work 15+ hours accrue vacation and sick time, starting 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
• Enjoy 9 paid holidays a year if scheduled to work on the day the holiday falls!
• Staff Appreciation Weeks - a fun filled week of celebrating our staff!
• 3 Program Development Days
• Fun & Family like atmosphere
• Access to Educational Grants
• Half hour paid lunch (if working over 5 hours)
• SELA discounts on auto, electricity, phone, fuel etc.

About Us

Great Bay Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and school age enrichment programs for children. Our early education facilities are located in Exeter and Portsmouth, NH with school age programs offered in Exeter and Portsmouth (Summer only).