Program Support Coordinator -- Hartford & Bristol in Hartford, CT

Summary

If you thrive on variety, step confidently into any classroom, and love developing people as much as you love working with children -- this role was built for you. As Program Coordinator at New Beginnings Early Learning Center, you'll serve as a key leader across our Hartford and Bristol locations, bringing hands-on teaching, administrative oversight, and staff mentorship together in one dynamic position. Working under the Education Director and Operations Manager, you'll be the person who knows every child, every classroom, and every system -- the connective tissue that keeps both sites running at their best. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional ready to step into a true leadership role.

Duties

Teaching & Direct Service (75%)

Classroom Leadership & Instruction

• Maintain active teaching role with assigned classroom responsibilities across Hartford and Bristol
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with CT ELDS
• Conduct assessments, maintain child portfolio documentation, and lead classroom management
• Model best practices in early childhood pedagogy for staff observation

Educational Support

• Serve as master teacher and instructional mentor for teaching staff
• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations with written feedback
• Support curriculum implementation and child assessment processes across all age groups

Administrative & Leadership Support (25%)

Daily Operations

• Oversee daily program operations across both sites including staff scheduling, coverage, and substitute coordination
• Manage building safety, maintenance requests, and emergency procedures
• Serve as acting supervisor when Education Director and Operations Manager are unavailable

Mentoring & Staff Development

• Provide ongoing mentorship, coaching, and reflective supervision to teaching staff
• Support new employee onboarding and facilitate peer learning opportunities
• Lead team meetings and professional development initiatives

Family & Community Engagement

• Handle day-to-day family inquiries, enrollment support, and tour coordination
• Manage family communication systems and coordinate engagement activities
• Represent the program professionally with families and community partners

Administrative Operations

• Assist with licensing compliance, record-keeping, and program documentation
• Provide backup administrative support for director-level staff
• Handle urgent situations and escalate as appropriate

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience in early childhood settings
• Previous coaching, mentoring, or supervisory experience required
• Advanced knowledge of CT ELDS and DOTS
• Experience with multiple curriculum approaches and quality rating systems
• Demonstrated leadership experience in educational settings

Professional Competencies

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and coaching methodologies
• Excellence in written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of current early childhood research and trends
• Proven ability to balance teaching and administrative responsibilities

Requirements

• Must successfully clear a full background check
• Must pass required health screening
• Ability to travel between Hartford and Bristol locations regularly
• Availability between 6am-7pm regularly

Nice To Haves

Preferred Skills

• Ability to build trusting relationships with staff, children, and families
• Strong observation, assessment, and reflective supervision skills for both children and adults
• Ability to differentiate coaching approaches based on individual needs
• Cultural competence and sensitivity
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Ability to lead change initiatives and support staff through transitions
• Experience with multi-age classroom management
• Bilingual capabilities a plus

Schedule

• Full-time position following program calendar
• Flexibility to work within program hours of 6:00am-6:30pm
• Evening availability for family events and staff training
• Occasional weekend professional development
• On-call availability for emergency leadership support