Remote Early Childhood Education Specialist Jobs
Remote Early Childhood Education Specialist jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like edtech, nonprofit education, healthcare, and curriculum development, at organizations ranging from early-stage startups to established distributed teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Spring Education, and University of Tennessee. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Regional Access Coach/Specialist will work closely with key stakeholders at the Early Learning Division and the Division of Special Education and Intervention Programming at the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and will be an integral partner with the department in their implementation of the Early Childhood Access for All Learning Network, which provides training and support for preschool students with disabilities across the state. The goal for the Regional Access Coaches is to interpret state directives to increase inclusive opportunities and increase access to developmentally appropriate environments and high quality instruction with the focus on improving outcomes for preschool students with disabilities. A person in this position has knowledge of instruction and developmentally appropriate practices for students ages 3-5 in least restrictive environments in Tennessee, as well as having a clear understanding of the development of Instructionally Appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IAIEPs). This position will support selected districts with implementation of training principles through interpreting directives, assessing performance, designing and/or delivering training, direct observation, coaching, and evaluating. Early Childhood Regional Access Coaches/Specialists will work with selected Early Childhood Access for All districts to provide support for educators and district leaders being trained on developmentally appropriate practices, for students ages 3-5, including access to high-quality inclusive environments, social-emotional supports, and instruction. The Regional Access Coaches will collaborate with teachers and district leaders to impact educators across the state over the duration of this project. This position will require frequent travel to assigned districts in TN.
- Ensuring fidelity of classroom implementation of training principles related to access to high-quality core instruction and intensive intervention
- Decision-making for the development and implementation of Instructionally Appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IAIEPs)
- Interpreting state directives and how they apply to individual districts and classrooms through development and monitoring of quality improvement plans
- Collaborating closely with the Early Learning Division and the Division of Special Education and Intervention Programming at TDOE and ensuring project guidelines and goals are met including fiscal allocations
- Collaborating regularly with the Access for All Learning Network team to ensure aligned and coordinated support to districts, schools, and educators
- Collaborate with other contractors partnered with TDOE when assigned districts are engaged in multiple partnerships
District Coaching, observations, and evaluation:
- Work on conducting needs assessments and planning meetings with teachers and district leaders to identify areas of support needed
- Traveling to districts within the assigned region to provide coaching and training support on a weekly basis (estimated distances within 1-2.5 hours)
- Providing direct coaching to the educators and the districts by working directly with district administrators to assess the needs of the district, schools, and educators.
- Collaborate with district Inclusion Leadership Team to develop inclusion plan outlining goals and action steps for systemic change
- Achieving reliability and observing educators and classroom environments using quality assessment measures such as Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and/or the Preschool Instructional Practice Guide (IPG).
- Conduct pre- and post-observations for selected teachers in the participating districts
- Enter data into designated systems and use data collected during observations to coach educators to set goals for growth in quality practices.
Training Development and Delivery
- Regional Access Coaches will design and/or deliver Preschool Access for All training. They will contribute to the development of the training content by providing insight into districts’ needs based on collaboration with districts, direct observations, and evaluations.
- Regional Access Coaches will lead and/or participate in in-person summer trainings, monthly virtual or in-person communities of practice and monthly virtual or in-person learning network meetings alongside educators and attend professional development conferences and workshops.
- They will redeliver training content to schools/educators as required.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching Certification (special education certification preferred)
- Experience: 2-3 years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to speak in front of large groups,
- Ability to schedule and manage time effectively,
- Knowledge about developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education,
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback,
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal skills, self-reflective skills, and active engagement in professional development opportunities,
- Skilled in training and/or coaching educators and aiding in professional development,
- Ability to navigate virtual / online platforms such as Google Workspace and Zoom, Ability to model lessons and teaching techniques in front of other educators
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Master’s Degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
- Experience: At least 5 years of teaching experience in early childhood, including experience working in a setting that focuses on inclusion of students with disabilities
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to write instructionally appropriate IEPs,
- Redeliver impactful training to educators and administrators,
- Understanding and knowledge of Pyramid Model Practices and CLASS,
- Ability to engage and build relationships with project partners (educators, administrators, support personnel, other TDOE personnel) to effectively improve outcomes for students
Work Location
- Remote in West TN
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: MR09
Application Instructions
For best consideration applicants should submit the below materials:
- Cover Letter CV or Resume
About The College/Department/Division
Founded in 1988, CLEE is a recognized leader in adult learning, education, and workforce development, driving meaningful change in Tennessee and across the U.S. With a team that spans Tennessee and beyond, we collaborate with state and national institutions, early childhood programs, K-12 and post-secondary schools, service agencies, employers, and workforce organizations.
Our team’s passion to create change drives our innovation and excellence in all we do. This commitment fuels our work towards empowering every individual with limitless opportunities to thrive at all stages of life. We prioritize individuals from all backgrounds, with deep expertise in supporting people with disabilities and underserved populations.
Committed to staying at the forefront of emerging research, we partner with a wide variety of organizations, including those across the University of Tennessee system and beyond, to advance best practices in adult learning, education, and employment.
The Regional Access Coach/Specialist will work closely with key stakeholders at the Early Learning Division and the Division of Special Education and Intervention Programming at the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) and will be an integral partner with the department in their implementation of the Early Childhood Access for All Learning Network, which provides training and support for preschool students with disabilities across the state. The goal for the Regional Access Coaches is to interpret state directives to increase inclusive opportunities and increase access to developmentally appropriate environments and high quality instruction with the focus on improving outcomes for preschool students with disabilities. A person in this position has knowledge of instruction and developmentally appropriate practices for students ages 3-5 in least restrictive environments in Tennessee, as well as having a clear understanding of the development of Instructionally Appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IAIEPs). This position will support selected districts with implementation of training principles through interpreting directives, assessing performance, designing and/or delivering training, direct observation, coaching, and evaluating. Early Childhood Regional Access Coaches/Specialists will work with selected Early Childhood Access for All districts to provide support for educators and district leaders being trained on developmentally appropriate practices, for students ages 3-5, including access to high-quality inclusive environments, social-emotional supports, and instruction. The Regional Access Coaches will collaborate with teachers and district leaders to impact educators across the state over the duration of this project. This position will require frequent travel to assigned districts in TN.
- Ensuring fidelity of classroom implementation of training principles related to access to high-quality core instruction and intensive intervention
- Decision-making for the development and implementation of Instructionally Appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IAIEPs)
- Interpreting state directives and how they apply to individual districts and classrooms through development and monitoring of quality improvement plans
- Collaborating closely with the Early Learning Division and the Division of Special Education and Intervention Programming at TDOE and ensuring project guidelines and goals are met including fiscal allocations
- Collaborating regularly with the Access for All Learning Network team to ensure aligned and coordinated support to districts, schools, and educators
- Collaborate with other contractors partnered with TDOE when assigned districts are engaged in multiple partnerships
District Coaching, observations, and evaluation:
- Work on conducting needs assessments and planning meetings with teachers and district leaders to identify areas of support needed
- Traveling to districts within the assigned region to provide coaching and training support on a weekly basis (estimated distances within 1-2.5 hours)
- Providing direct coaching to the educators and the districts by working directly with district administrators to assess the needs of the district, schools, and educators.
- Collaborate with district Inclusion Leadership Team to develop inclusion plan outlining goals and action steps for systemic change
- Achieving reliability and observing educators and classroom environments using quality assessment measures such as Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) and/or the Preschool Instructional Practice Guide (IPG).
- Conduct pre- and post-observations for selected teachers in the participating districts
- Enter data into designated systems and use data collected during observations to coach educators to set goals for growth in quality practices.
Training Development and Delivery
- Regional Access Coaches will design and/or deliver Preschool Access for All training. They will contribute to the development of the training content by providing insight into districts’ needs based on collaboration with districts, direct observations, and evaluations.
- Regional Access Coaches will lead and/or participate in in-person summer trainings, monthly virtual or in-person communities of practice and monthly virtual or in-person learning network meetings alongside educators and attend professional development conferences and workshops.
- They will redeliver training content to schools/educators as required.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching Certification (special education certification preferred)
- Experience: 2-3 years of relevant experience.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to speak in front of large groups,
- Ability to schedule and manage time effectively,
- Knowledge about developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education,
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback,
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal skills, self-reflective skills, and active engagement in professional development opportunities,
- Skilled in training and/or coaching educators and aiding in professional development,
- Ability to navigate virtual / online platforms such as Google Workspace and Zoom, Ability to model lessons and teaching techniques in front of other educators
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Master’s Degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
- Experience: At least 5 years of teaching experience in early childhood, including experience working in a setting that focuses on inclusion of students with disabilities
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to write instructionally appropriate IEPs,
- Redeliver impactful training to educators and administrators,
- Understanding and knowledge of Pyramid Model Practices and CLASS,
- Ability to engage and build relationships with project partners (educators, administrators, support personnel, other TDOE personnel) to effectively improve outcomes for students
Work Location
- Remote in West TN
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: MR09
Application Instructions
For best consideration applicants should submit the below materials:
- Cover Letter CV or Resume
About The College/Department/Division
Founded in 1988, CLEE is a recognized leader in adult learning, education, and workforce development, driving meaningful change in Tennessee and across the U.S. With a team that spans Tennessee and beyond, we collaborate with state and national institutions, early childhood programs, K-12 and post-secondary schools, service agencies, employers, and workforce organizations.
Our team’s passion to create change drives our innovation and excellence in all we do. This commitment fuels our work towards empowering every individual with limitless opportunities to thrive at all stages of life. We prioritize individuals from all backgrounds, with deep expertise in supporting people with disabilities and underserved populations.
Committed to staying at the forefront of emerging research, we partner with a wide variety of organizations, including those across the University of Tennessee system and beyond, to advance best practices in adult learning, education, and employment.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote early childhood education specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field
- CDA credential or state-issued early childhood teaching license
- Experience designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for children ages birth to eight
- Proficiency in child observation, documentation, and developmental screening tools such as ASQ or DRDP
- Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards or state pre-K quality frameworks
- CPR and first aid certification, and ability to pass a state-required background check
Tips for Your Remote Early Childhood Education Specialist Job Search
Build an async-ready work sample portfolio
Remote employers want proof you can produce independently. Compile digital examples of curriculum units, family communication templates, or virtual coaching materials you have created. A shareable portfolio document signals you already work the way remote early childhood education specialist roles require.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote early childhood education specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Highlight digital tool fluency on your resume
Remote early childhood education specialist roles frequently require hands-on experience with platforms like Seesaw, Brightwheel, or virtual conferencing tools for family and staff sessions. Name the specific tools you have used and describe what you accomplished with them, not just that you used them.
Prepare for competency-based remote interviews
Remote hiring panels for early childhood education specialists typically assess your written communication and async decision-making through scenario questions or take-home tasks. Practice articulating how you have resolved a child development challenge or supported a family entirely through written or video communication, without in-person cues.
Remote Early Childhood Education Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote early childhood education specialist job?
Target edtech companies, curriculum publishers, nonprofit education organizations, and telehealth providers with dedicated early childhood programs, since these employers have established workflows for remote early childhood education specialists. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort with async collaboration. Demonstrating experience with digital curriculum tools, virtual family engagement, or remote coaching of caregivers gives you a concrete edge over candidates with only in-person backgrounds.
Which companies hire remote early childhood education specialists?
Employers currently hiring remote early childhood education specialists include New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Spring Education, and University of Tennessee, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The strongest concentration of remote roles comes from edtech platforms, curriculum development firms, and distributed nonprofit organizations running early childhood programs across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote early childhood education specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without on-site supervision. Edtech startups and nonprofit organizations occasionally hire entry-level remote early childhood education specialists when candidates can show hands-on work such as practicum hours, volunteer curriculum projects, or digital resource development. A portfolio of lesson plans or family engagement materials you created independently makes the strongest case.
Do you need a degree for remote early childhood education specialist jobs?
Usually, but the weight placed on credentials varies by employer and role type. Most remote early childhood education specialist positions at established organizations expect at least a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field. Remote employers also weigh demonstrated competency with digital learning platforms, documented outcomes from previous programs, and professional development certifications like the Child Development Associate credential.
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