Education Coordinator – Make a Lasting Impact in Head Start

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) is looking for a passionate and dedicated Education Coordinator to join our Head Start team at Willett Head Start in Riverside, RI. — someone who believes every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

If you’re an early childhood education professional who is inspired by helping children build strong foundations for lifelong success, this is a wonderful opportunity to lead, support teachers, and directly influence the quality of care and education children receive each day.

Why This Role Matters

In Head Start, the work you do transforms lives.
As the Education Coordinator, you ensure that young children enter school confident, curious, and ready to learn. You help teachers grow, families feel supported, and classrooms become joyful learning communities where every child is seen, valued, and encouraged.

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

What You’ll Do

Support Teachers, Inspire Growth

• Mentor and coach teachers and classroom staff so they can provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Model best practices in child development, classroom management, and positive guidance.

Shape High-Quality Classrooms

• Ensure a safe, healthy, engaging environment where children can explore, discover, and build school-readiness skills.
• Support use of Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, Conscious Discipline, and other high-quality early childhood frameworks.

Empower Families

• Encourage strong home–school partnerships through parent-teacher conferences, home visits, and open communication.
• Help families feel confident in supporting their child’s learning journey.

Lead With Purpose

• Monitor classrooms, uphold Head Start Performance Standards, and maintain compliance with state licensing.
• Collaborate with leadership to continually strengthen the program and elevate quality across classrooms.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:

• Loves working with children and believes in the power of early education.
• Supports teachers with positivity, empathy, and professionalism.
• Communicates clearly and builds trusting relationships with families.
• Values diversity, inclusion, and a strong sense of community.
• Brings supervisory experience and strong early childhood knowledge.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following (as required by RI standards):

• Current RI Early Childhood Education certification, or
• MA/BA in Early Childhood Education with supervised teaching experience (with RI certification obtained within 1 year), or
• MA/BA in a related field with required coursework and certification obtained within 1 year.

Physical Activity

This is a hands-on position that involves active movement in classroom settings and supporting young children throughout the day.

Why Join EBCAP?

• Be part of a supportive, mission-focused team.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Make a meaningful difference every day in the life of a child.