Education Coordinator

Education Coordinator

Full-Time, In-Person

Reports to Program Director

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Annual Salary: $ 55,000 - $69,000 - commensurate with education and experience.

Work Site Location: Queens, NY

Job Description Summary

The Education Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership, coaching, and supervision to Education Directors and teaching staff while ensuring the high-quality implementation of the program's educational services. This role ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and UPK–DOE requirements.

The Education Coordinator leads curriculum planning, assessment, and data analysis; supports CLASS and ECERS observations; and monitors School Readiness Goals (SRGs) and teacher credentials. The position plays a key role in program planning, professional development, and continuous quality improvement to ensure educational services are data-driven, effective, and responsive to children and families.

Duties and Responsibilities

Educational Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Conducts CLASS assessments twice annually and provides feedback to Education Directors and teaching staff.
• Guides curriculum implementation, program planning, and instructional practices using data and outcomes reports.
• Analyzes educational data and prepares reports related to program quality, self-assessment, and annual reporting.
• Ensures compliance with agency, City, State, and Federal standards, including licensing requirements.
• Supports the Program Director in meeting program-wide educational goals.

Staff Supervision, Coaching & Professional Development

• Coaches and supports Education Directors and teachers through observation, modeling best practices, and feedback.
• Completes performance evaluations for Education Directors.
• Plans, coordinates, and monitors professional development for teaching staff and Education Directors.
• Provides training and workshops for staff and parents on curriculum, instruction, and teaching strategies.
• Attends professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.

Collaboration & Family Engagement

• Works collaboratively with component heads to ensure children are school-ready.
• Partners with the PFCE Coordinator to strengthen family engagement efforts.
• Collaborates with the Disabilities Coordinator and consultants to support children and families receiving special education services.
• Assesses parent and family needs and helps develop programs to address those needs.
• Conducts home visits and participates in case conferences with staff and parents.

Program Operations & Administration

• Assists the Program Director with operational procedures, strategic initiatives, and special projects.
• Collects CLASS and ECERS data for program self-assessment and annual reporting.
• Participates in program planning, development, and evaluation of educational services.
• Arranges transportation contracts and coordinates school trips.
• Serves as Acting Center/Education Director in the absence of an assigned Director.
• Serves on project teams or in an advisory role to support organizational initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required
• Professional and/or Permanent New York State Teaching Certification in Early Childhood Education
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Head Start and UPK programs
• Prior experience as an Education Director or administrator required

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience working with families in an Early Childhood Education setting
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Dependable, consistent, and results-oriented
• Knowledge of community resources
• Culturally responsive with appreciation for diverse populations
• Enthusiastic about working with children and families
• Ability to work effectively in a flexible, fast-paced environment

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Donna Mendoza,
Your cover letter must address your qualifications for this position, salary requirements and your interest in MMCC. Please also Include how you learned about this job opportunity.

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MMCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by the applicable law. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Pay: $55, $69,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending