Lead Educator & Program Coach — Early Childhood (On Base)

Air Force Civilian Service; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal holidays

Sick leave days

Vacation days

Health insurance

FERS retirement

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service at Little Rock AFB invites a Supervisory Lead Educator to shape daily learning for children in our Child Development Center and School Age Care Programs, mentoring staff and aligning curricula with Department of Defense standards.

You will lead, coach, and support teams, ensure safety and program accountability, and collaborate with parents and installation specialists to meet developmental needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in education or related field.
• Experience leading and coaching child/youth development staff.
• Knowledge of development theory and best practices.
• Knowledge of safety, health, sanitation, and security regulations.
• Familiarity with IFSPs or IEPs and accommodations.
• Excellent oral and written communication with parents and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach direct care professionals.
• Guide developmentally appropriate curricula aligned with standards.
• Ensure classroom safety and accountability.
• Collaborate with parents and multidisciplinary teams.
• Direct daily operations and staff scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Child development

Curriculum planning

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Early childhood education

Job description

Air Force Civilian Service at Little Rock AFB invites a Supervisory Lead Educator to shape daily learning for children in our Child Development Center and School Age Care Programs, mentoring staff and aligning curricula with Department of Defense standards.

You will lead, coach, and support teams, ensure safety and program accountability, and collaborate with parents and installation specialists to meet developmental needs.