Position Type: Other Professional/Coordinator - Non-certified
Date Posted: 8/8/2025
Location: LEARN Central Office
Additional Information: Show/Hide LEARN, Southeastern Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, invites candidates to apply for a full-time Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coordinator opening.
General Scope of Responsibilities The ECE Coordinator is responsible for managing and implementing Early Childhood Education initiatives, activities, and assigned grants under the direction of the Assistant Director. This role includes providing planning, instructional support, coaching, technical assistance, and professional learning to public and private early childhood programs, as well as other stakeholders. The Coordinator works collaboratively with diverse teams in a developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive manner, supporting quality improvement efforts across southeastern Connecticut and in partnership with statewide initiatives.
Relationship within the Organization The ECE Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education.
Specific Responsibilities
Program Support and Implementation
Develop and enhance partnerships with local stakeholders supporting young children and their families.
Provide facilitation support to assigned programs through individualized technical assistance, group support meetings, study groups, and professional learning sessions; this work may include involvement in NAEYC, Tri-Share, and local governance initiatives.
Maintain and report data related to accreditation and participate in statewide professional learning communities.
Act as a local governance support to assigned communities.
Develop and facilitate professional learning opportunities for early childhood professionals.
Promote culturally responsive and equity-based practices.
Collaboration and Communication
Collaborate with community agencies, planning groups, and LEARN/RESC Alliance staff to advance early childhood initiatives regionally and statewide.
Represent LEARN and its constituents at local and state meetings related to early childhood issues.
Foster communication among organizations focused on early childhood and family education.
Compliance and Professional Standards
Follow all LEARN policies and applicable state regulations.
Maintain a professional development plan to ensure continuous growth and quality improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements
Education and Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood required; Master’s degree preferred.
Must meet the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC) criteria for qualified technical assistance (TA) providers and trainers.
Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
Experience
Experience managing various aspects of early childhood programming, including curriculum, assessment, standards, environments, and professional learning.
Experience with NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation.
Experience with local governance support and related OEC grants.
Skills and Competencies
Strong oral and written communication skills and organizational abilities.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate and evidence-based practices, CT ELDS & CT DOTS, and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.
Understanding of principles of adult learning and instructional coaching.
Professional Development and Training
Participate in staff projects, professional meetings, and departmental events.
Attend professional development as required to maintain qualifications and support program goals.
Qualified applicants should apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/learn/onlineapp/ (application can be found under the Other Professional category). LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.
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