Posted: Mar 16, 2026

Early Care and Education Specialist

Full-time
Salary: $50,000.00 - $56,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Apr 10, 2026
Nonprofit

Region A Partnership for Children improves the quality of life for young children and families in western North Carolina by fostering healthy family systems, promoting inclusion, and building resilient communities. We are a group of early childhood professionals that support families and children in the seven western-most counties of North Carolina and the Qualla Boundary.

Region A Partnership for Children is hiring for one full-time position for Early Care and Education Specialist (ECES)/Child Care Quality Enhancement program in our region. The Early Care and Education Specialist have the flexibility of traveling to regional child care providers, spending time in the Region A Partnership for Children’s offices and attending virtual and in-person meetings.

The hiring range is $50,000-$56,000 annual salary with benefits and mileage reimbursement for travel. Benefits include health insurance, retirement contributions, paid time, paid holidays, and mileage reimbursement.

The Early Care and Education Specialist (ECES) provide technical assistance (coaching and consultation), training, and professional development to early childhood education providers in centers and Family Child Care Homes. The ECES works with early childhood education providers to support quality of care for children, as they enhance indoor and outdoor classrooms, improve practices and interactions, and as they work toward comprehensive program development.

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How To Apply:

Please send your cover letter and resume to Sally Loftis of Loftis Partners, who is managing the search for this organization. You can email Sally at [email protected]. Applications due by April 10, 2026.