Employment Opportunities

  • Early Childhood Educator

    Full-Time / Part-Time | $16–$20/hour


    Early Learning Community (ELC) is seeking nurturing, collaborative, and relationship-centered educators who believe children learn best through connection, play, emotional safety, and meaningful relationships.


    ELC is a Conscious Discipline-informed early childhood program serving children ages 3–5 and their families. We are looking for educators who value creativity, teamwork, professionalism, and a growth mindset.


    Teachers at ELC are more than classroom educators. They help create emotionally safe environments for children, build strong partnerships with families, and contribute to the overall culture of the school community.



    Teachers may also have opportunities to serve in roles such as:

    • Learning Environment Specialist
    • Kindergarten Readiness Coordinator
    • Family Partnership Coordinator
    • Outdoor Learning Coordinator
    • Mentor Teacher
    • What You’ll Do
    • Create engaging, play-based learning experiences
    • Build meaningful relationships with children and families
    • Maintain organized and developmentally appropriate classroom environments
    • Support daily routines including meals, transitions, rest time, and care routines
    • Help maintain classroom organization, materials, sanitizing, and overall upkeep
    • Collaborate positively with teammates and school leadership
    • Participate in professional development and Conscious Discipline training
    • Qualifications
    • Experience in early childhood education preferred
    • CDA, Early Childhood degree, or willingness to pursue training preferred
    • Most importantly, we are looking for educators who align with the heart and mission of ELC

    Benefits & Perks

    • Annual compensation reviews
    • 10 paid holidays (full-time)
    • Simple IRA with employer match (full-time)
    • 50% childcare tuition discount + waived fees
    • Paid professional development and training
    • CDA support — TEACH & ELC cover 100% of costs
    • Dedicated teacher workspace and break room

    If you love children, value relationships, enjoy creativity and teamwork, and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven school community, we would love to meet you.

  • Family & Program Operations Coordinator

    Full-Time | $20–$25/hour


    Early Learning Community (ELC) is seeking a warm, organized, relationship-centered Family & Program Operations Coordinator to join our team.


    This role is much more than a traditional front office position. The Family & Program Operations Coordinator helps support the emotional and operational heartbeat of our school by strengthening family experience, supporting school systems, and helping create a calm, welcoming environment for children, families, and staff.



    ELC is a Conscious Discipline-informed early childhood program serving children ages 3–5 and their families through:

    • play-based learning
    • emotional wellness
    • family partnership
    • relationship-centered education


    We are looking for someone who is:

    • Calm and welcoming under pressure
    • Highly organized and detail-oriented
    • Emotionally intelligent and relational
    • Professional, proactive, and flexible
    • Passionate about supporting children, families, and educators
    • Excited to contribute to a mission-driven school culture
    • Responsibilities Include
    • Welcoming and supporting families, children, and visitors
    • Managing communication, scheduling, and enrollment support
    • Supporting school operations, organization, and documentation systems
    • Assisting with licensing, accreditation, and compliance systems
    • Coordinating supplies, records, and operational workflows
    • Supporting family events, communication, and school culture
    • Helping maintain a calm, emotionally safe environment

    Qualifications

    • Experience in early childhood education, administration, family services, or related fields preferred
    • Strong organizational and communication skills
    • Comfortable with technology including Google Workspace, Canva, Playground, Seesaw, and social media
    • Knowledge of Conscious Discipline or relationship-based practices preferred

    Position Details & Benefits

    • Full-time, year-round position
    • Typical hours: 7:30am–4:30pm with flexibility
    • Reports directly to the Executive Director
    • $20–$25/hour based on experience
    • Simple IRA with employer match
    • 50% childcare tuition discount + waived fees
    • Paid professional development and training


    At ELC, we believe children learn best when they feel safe, connected, and valued — and we believe the same is true for adults.


    We are seeking someone who wants to help create a school community where children feel safe, families feel connected, and educators feel supported.



Apply Today!