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 provides leadership, coaching, and supervision to Education Directors and teaching staff while ensuring 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 Benefits Professional development assistance Parental leave Health insurance Retirement plan 401(k) matching Paid time off Employee discount To Apply Please submit a resume and cover letter to Donna Mendoza, View email address on click.appcast.io . 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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