Education Coordinator -- Virginia Beach, Virginia
Your role
As an Education Coordinator at Child Development Schools, you will serve as a coach, resource, and advocate for the educators across your assigned centers. Your work directly shapes the quality of education that over 30,000 children receive every day. You will spend your time in classrooms -- observing, coaching, and collaborating with teachers to strengthen their practice and improve outcomes for children and families.
This is a role for someone who is equally comfortable delivering feedback to a new teacher and presenting to a leadership team -- someone who is passionate about early childhood education and motivated by the growth and development of the people around them.
What you will do
- Collaborate with teachers to plan, implement, and continuously improve the HighReach Learning curriculum and activity plans across all age groups
- Conduct formal and informal classroom observations, sharing specific feedback with teachers and administration to recognize best practices and identify areas for growth
- Evaluate classroom environments using assessment tools including ITERS-R, ITERS-3, ECERS-R, ECERS-3, and SACERS, and provide actionable recommendations to improve program quality
- Provide constructive, ongoing coaching and support to teachers, fostering continuous improvement in classroom practices
- Support positive staff-child interactions and promote a nurturing, inclusive environment across all assigned centers
- Assist with new employee training and mentorship, ensuring staff have the skills, knowledge, and access to resources needed to succeed
- Support teacher and family retention by equipping educators with the tools and confidence to deliver quality experiences
- Attend monthly Education Coordinator calls or review recordings to stay current on company goals, educational requirements, and best practices
- Foster a welcoming environment for children, families, and teachers that contributes to center morale and community engagement
Pay and benefits
Pay: 15-18, based on experience and education.
Full-time employees receive:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Up to 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
- Education assistance to pursue your degree
- Free access to online training and professional development resources
About Child Development Schools
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Austin, TX, Child Development Schools operates over 270 childcare centers across 11 states through our three early childhood education brands: Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide quality care and developmental education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to twelve years.
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. Child Development Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
Preferred QualificationsRequirements
Experience and education:
- 1 to 3 years of experience in early childhood education
- High school diploma or GED required; degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of classroom arrangement, age-appropriate practices, and child development across all age groups
- Experience in lesson planning and activity development
- Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback and coach adult learners across diverse learning styles
- Familiarity with HighReach Learning curriculum preferred -- training available for the right candidate
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn classroom assessment tools including ITERS, ECERS, and SACERS
- Excellent communication, active listening, and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently across multiple sites and manage time effectively
- Positive, creative, and collaborative mindset
Physical demands:
- Regular sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods
- Ability to engage in physical activities at a child's level including stooping, bending, and running
- Lifting up to 35 lbs
- Moderate vision, hearing, and speaking requirements for classroom environments
Skills Required
- 1 to 3 years of experience in early childhood education
- High school diploma or GED
- Degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education
What We Do
Child Development Schools operates three early childhood education brands, providing child care and early education to over 30,000 children across 11 states, utilizing adaptive digital learning platforms.
