Education Coordinator

What You’ll Do

Support Teachers, Inspire Growth

• Mentor and coach teachers and classroom staff so they can provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Model best practices in child development, classroom management, and positive guidance.

Shape High-Quality Classrooms

• Ensure a safe, healthy, engaging environment where children can explore, discover, and build school-readiness skills.
• Support use of Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, Conscious Discipline, and other high-quality early childhood frameworks.

Empower Families

• Encourage strong home–school partnerships through parent-teacher conferences, home visits, and open communication.
• Help families feel confident in supporting their child’s learning journey.

Lead With Purpose

• Monitor classrooms, uphold Head Start Performance Standards, and maintain compliance with state licensing.
• Collaborate with leadership to continually strengthen the program and elevate quality across classrooms.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Loves working with children and believes in the power of early education.
• Supports teachers with positivity, empathy, and professionalism.
• Communicates clearly and builds trusting relationships with families.
• Values diversity, inclusion, and a strong sense of community.
• Brings supervisory experience and strong early childhood knowledge.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following (as required by RI standards):

• Current RI Early Childhood Education certification, or
• MA/BA in Early Childhood Education with supervised teaching experience (with RI certification obtained within 1 year), or
• MA/BA in a related field with required coursework and certification obtained within 1 year.

Physical Activity

This is a hands-on position that involves active movement in classroom settings and supporting young children throughout the day.

Why Join EBCAP?

• Be part of a supportive, mission-focused team.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Make a meaningful difference every day in the life of a child.