Education Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Education Coordinator  

Grace Early Learning Center – Elkridge, MD 

Grace Early Learning Center (GELC) is seeking a dedicated Education Coordinator to support instructional quality, teacher development, and daily center operations while helping children reach age-appropriate developmental milestones in a nurturing learning environment. 

Qualifications 

• Minimum 3 years of childcare experience (required) 
• Lead Teacher qualified under MSDE OCC for Infant/Toddler, Preschool, and School Age, or actively working toward qualification 
• Meet COMAR 13A.16.06 requirements 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support teachers in implementing the center’s mission and instructional practices 
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and classroom support to teachers 
• Review lesson plans, assist with instructional materials, and analyze student work 
• Conduct scheduled classroom observations and maintain documentation 
• Assist with teacher onboarding, parent orientation, and staff support 
• Partner with the Director on teacher evaluations and provide regular program updates 
• Serve as center supervisor with the Administrative Assistant in the Director’s absence 
• Assist with daily operations including ratios, staffing support, and classroom coverage as needed 

Schedule 

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 
On-site position: 6725 Montgomery Rd., Elkridge, MD 

Compensation & Benefits 

• $48,000–$50,000 annually (based on experience and education) 
• Paid time off including holidays 
• Sick and vacation leave 
• Employee childcare discounts 
• 401(k) participation (nonmatching) 
• Professional development assistance