Education Coordinator
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TEAM INC
Waterbury, CT, US
Summary
The Education Coordinator leads and coaches a team of educators to ensure high-quality curriculum implementation and instructional standards. They also manage staff development, analyze child outcome data, and ensure compliance with state and Head Start regulations.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Waterbury , CT 06704Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/yearJob Description
The Education Coordinator leads a team of Head Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Aides — supported by a fully resourced multi-disciplinary team that includes behavioral health coordinators, disability specialists, family support and health staff. Together, you’ll be assisting our educators to support our youngest learners and their families while enhancing learning environments and helping educators grow.
What You’ll Do
Lead, coach, and inspire a team of educators through regular observations, reflective feedback, and 1:1 supervision
Oversee curriculum implementation and ensure instructional quality across all classrooms
Analyze child outcome data and use it to drive meaningful improvements in teaching practice
Partner with the full support team to ensure every child receives the services they deserve
Manage hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development for all teaching staff
Ensure classrooms are always in compliance with Head Start, Early Start CT, and state licensing standards
Support teachers in building strong family partnerships and community connections
Contribute to program planning, reporting, and continuous quality improvement
Why TEAM
Supportive, team-oriented work culture – with fully resourced specialists to support child unique needs
Beautiful, state-of-the-art classrooms focused on safety and innovation
Competitive pay in the top tier of Connecticut early childhood compensation
15 days of paid vacation and 4 personal days
8 sick days and 14 paid holidays
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance
403(b) with 6% company match
Paid professional development, training, 1:1 coaching, and reflective supervision
Significant opportunities for growth across our talented Early Childhood Team and Centers
QualificationsWhat You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with 5+ years of experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role
Deep knowledge of early childhood development, special needs, and Head Start performance standards
A coaching mindset that takes a strengths based approach and values the contributions of others
Strong organizational and communication skills
TEAM is a private, not-for-profit human services agency whose mission is to ensure the causes & conditions of poverty are being addressed and the communities, families, and individuals we serve are empowered and strengthened through education, support, and opportunities. Our commitment is to the economically disadvantaged and vulnerable at-risk people in our region, and TEAM’s footprint in the community spans Early Childhood & Head Start, Basic Needs & Case Management Services, Elderly Services & Meals on Wheels, Employment & Training Supports, Housing Supports, and more. TEAM serves the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton and Woodbridge. We also provide Early Childhood & Head Start services in Naugatuck and Waterbury.
Founded
1965
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Derby, Connecticut
TEAM is a private, not-for-profit human services agency whose mission is to ensure the causes & conditions of poverty are being addressed and the communities, families, and individuals we serve are empowered and strengthened through education, support, and opportunities. Our commitment is to the economically disadvantaged and vulnerable at-risk people in our region, and TEAM’s footprint in the community spans Early Childhood & Head Start, Basic Needs & Case Management Services, Elderly Services & Meals on Wheels, Employment & Training Supports, Housing Supports, and more. TEAM serves the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton and Woodbridge. We also provide Early Childhood & Head Start services in Naugatuck and Waterbury.
Founded
1965
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Derby, Connecticut
