Early Childhood Program Coordinator; Special Education

Early Childhood Program Coordinator (Special Education)

Job Category : ECS & SPPS Pineland

Requisition Number : PROGR
001183

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• Posted :
  January 15, 2026
• Full-Time

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New Gloucester, ME 04260, USA

Woodfords Family Services is seeking an experienced and compassionate Program Coordinator to support our Early Childhood Services and Special Purpose Private School programs at our campus in New Gloucester, ME
. This role works closely with the Program Director to oversee daily operations, mentor multidisciplinary staff, and ensure a safe, supportive, and high‑quality learning environment for children with special needs.

If you are a collaborative leader with a strong background in special education, early childhood services, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while helping shape program excellence.

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator partners closely with the Program Director to provide primary oversight and supervision of the Early Childhood Services and Special Purpose Private School programs. This role serves as a key liaison with families, therapists, school districts, CDS, licensing bodies, and community partners, ensuring compliance and strong collaboration across systems. The Program Coordinator also supports student enrollment processes, staff hiring and scheduling, documentation requirements, and assumes operational leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Program Director.

Throughout all responsibilities, the Coordinator fosters a culture of professionalism, accountability, and student‑centered decision‑making.

Opportunity Details

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday, 8:00am‑4:00pm
• $62,000‑$72,000/year - commensurate with experience
• Opportunities to earn additional monthly incentives based on meeting census targets

Services will be provided onsite at our SPPS Program in New Gloucester, ME! We are located on the beautiful Pineland Farms campus with access to scenic walking trails, organic market, seasonal events, & more!

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and authorization to work in the U.S.
• Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children with special needs
• Training and experience implementing ABA in educational settings

Our employees are our greatest asset

In addition to joining an inclusive and positive work culture that promotes your individual goals, Woodfords offers the following benefits to full‑time employees working 30‑40 hours per week:

• Competitive Health Insurance (with multiple plan options!)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% agency match after 1 year.
• Robust Employee Wellness Program
• Gym/Fitness membership reimbursement
• Employer‑Paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Employer‑Paid Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Exclusive Verizon Discount to Woodfords Family Service Employees

Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Who We Are

Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization that's been committed to the support and inclusion of people with special needs and their families in Maine communities for over 55 years! Today, the organization provides a wide array of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, community and family support programs to more than 2,000 children, youth and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses throughout the state.

Additionally, the agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), whose program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have met high performance standards and have made a commitment to their stakeholders to deliver the very best quality services.

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