Job Summary: The Education Specialist supports and builds childcare center staffs’ knowledge and
expertise to achieve and maintain high-quality early childhood education. The Education Specialist
ensures implementation of evidence-based curriculum and assessment measures to help centers
achieve excellence in service delivery.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:
 Provides ongoing professional mentoring and assessment to childcare providers.
 Implements coaching and mentoring using innovative technological approaches.
 Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to train effectively.
 Builds professional, cooperative relationships with center leaders and staff.
 Maintains an established child development center caseload.
 Utilizes evaluation tools to assist providers with programmatic and business improvements.
 Identifies professional development needs for providers and assists center leadership with
identifying available opportunities for themselves and their staff.
 Provides guidance in selecting materials and equipment necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
 Participates in staff meetings, professional development, and interdepartmental activities.
 Collaborates with partner organizations to provide services to centers.
 Documents statistical data in an accurate and timely manner.
 Submits reports and prepares other documents as requested.
 Meets with supervisor regularly for updates, assignments, and information sharing.
 Meets or exceeds all established goals.
 Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:
 Has strong communication skills, both oral and written.
 Interacts and communicates effectively with people from various backgrounds and experiences.
 Is self-directed and works independently in a fast-paced environment.
 Is technologically proficient in online instruction and remote work.
 Is highly proficient in Microsoft Suite.
 Possesses efficient organizational and time management skills.
 Works in a team environment, is mission-focused and detail-oriented.
 Has sound judgement and can resolve issues with available resources.

Additional Requirements:
 Has a valid Texas driver's license and proof of current auto insurance.
 Is fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC against COVID-19.
 Passes an agency-administered, comprehensive background check satisfactorily.
 Has access to reliable transportation to travel throughout the metroplex.
 Is able to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

Required Education & Experience:
 Minimum of 2 years employment in early childhood, mentoring, or education role.

Preferred Education & Experience:
 Bachelor’s degree in related field.
 Experience as a Childcare Director or Assistant Director.
 Knowledge of national accreditation processes.

Core Competencies:
 Mission-Focused: Deep rooted passion for ensuring children have access to high quality early
childhood education opportunities.
 Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and
managing relationships toward a common goal.
 Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all members of the team and community
stakeholders; and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
 Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals that align to creating, resourcing, scaling,
and leveraging strategies and innovations for greater impact.
 Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the
reputation and results of the organization.

Working Conditions: This position may include prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and working at a
computer. Additionally, this position requires long periods on the phone working with clients and
providers. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Please email your Resume to careers@educationalfirststeps.org with "Education Specialist" in the subject line along with your salary requirements.