Top 26 Early childhood coordinator Jobs in Chicago Il

Early Childhood Assessment Coordinator
Henry Booth House —Chicago, IL
- From $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Teacher Coordinator
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
- $58,696 - $73,369 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Mental Health Coordinator
Henry Booth House —Chicago, IL
- From $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Service Coordinator I - Early Childhood Intervention
Rush University Medical Center —Chicago, IL
- $20.19 - $31.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
- Travel
Early Childhood Assistant Director/Education Coordinator
COMMUNITY EDUCATION NETWORK —Chicago, IL
- $57,500 - $73,158 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Individualized Education Services (IES) Coordinator
Evanston/Skokie School District 65 —Evanston, IL
- $85,200 - $96,300 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Child Service Coordinator
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
- $58,696 - $73,369 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Management
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
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Disabilities and Wellness Promotion Coordinator
Casa Central —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- Management
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Early Education Coordinator - External Partners
Chicago Commons Association —Chicago, IL
- $64,375 a year
- Word processing
- Pass drug screening
- English
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Childrens Coordinator
Family Rescue —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $52,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Research
- Mid-level
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Service Coordinator
Hektoen Institute LLC —Chicago, IL
- From $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Research Coordinator
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Development & Engagement Coordinator
Erikson Institute —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Digital Content Coordinator
Erikson Institute —Chicago, IL
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Entry level
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SAP Coordinator
Casa Central —Chicago, IL
- $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Activity Coordinator
St. Coletta's —Tinley Park, IL
- $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Adults
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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School Operations Coordinator
Joy of Learning Kids Academy —Lisle, IL
- $45,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Preschool Coordinator
PARK COMMUNITY CHURCH —Chicago, IL
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Preschool
- Organizational skills
Marketing Coordinator Internship
Erikson Institute —Chicago, IL
- $17.50 an hour
- Marketing
- University
- Internship
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Special Education Coordinator/Instructional Coach
Bellwood School District 88 —Bellwood, IL
- $47,000 - $61,750 a year
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Office
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance

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Early Childhood Assessment Coordinator

Henry Booth House
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $65,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Childhood developmental delays
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Organizational skills
Disability services experience
Early Childhood Education

Full Job Description

Position Summary:

The Early Childhood Assessment Coordinator (ECAC) is responsible for supporting the identification, referral, evaluation, and ongoing service coordination of children with suspected or diagnosed disabilities within Head Start/Early Head Start as well as the Preschool for All/Prevention Initiative programs. The ECAC works collaboratively as part of the Education, Disabilities, and Mental Health (EDMH) team to support service delivery and ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Chicago Early Learning Standards, and IDEA regulations. As part of this responsibility, the ECAC serves as the primary point of contact for site staff and leadership as well as the referral agencies (CFCs and CPS) responsible for providing services under IDEA parts B & C. This position requires working both in-office and on-site at Community Partner and Directly Operated sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

Initiates, coordinates, and tracks referrals to Early Intervention (EI) and Chicago Public Schools for children ages 0–5 with suspected developmental delays or disabilities, ensuring required steps are completed.
Ensures referral documentation is complete, accurate, and includes proper parental consent before submission.
Coordinates and attends evaluation meetings, including IEP and IFSP processes, and collaborates with evaluators, families, and service providers.
Reviews developmental and social-emotional screening data and identifies children who may need further evaluation or referral.
Participates in Internal and External Screening Review Team (SRT) meetings with site staff and families to review screening results, developmental concerns, and determine next steps.
Serves as a liaison between program sites and external partners, including Early Intervention providers, Chicago Public Schools, and related service providers (speech, OT, etc.).
Collaborates with Mental Health Consultants to support behavior strategies and individualized support plans for children with challenging behaviors or suspected/diagnosed disabilities.
Provides on-site coaching, modeling, and guidance to staff on strategies to support children with disabilities and developmental needs.
Develops written recommendations and support plans and follows up on implementation at site level.
Monitors service delivery for children with active IEPs and IFSPs and supports coordination between families, staff, and providers.
Maintains and monitors disability files at assigned sites to ensure compliance with program and federal requirements.
Completes data entry in COPA and internal data management and tracking systems related to referrals, evaluations, and service delivery.
Maintains accurate, confidential, and up-to-date disability records across assigned sites.
Provides monthly reports on referral status, evaluation outcomes, and service delivery to leadership.
Attends bi-weekly CPS/Head Start Inclusion Subcommittee meetings, monthly EI CFC/CPS SESS Monthly Check In, quarterly CPS/Head Star and participates in cross-system collaboration.
Attends all Education, Disabilities, and Mental Health (EDMH) meetings and other meetings as assigned.
Attends monthly Parent Policy Council meetings
Collaborates with site administrators, teachers, and EDMH staff to support inclusive practices and ensure children with disabilities are fully supported in the classroom.
Collaborates with other Early Childhood Assessment Coordinators and provides coverage for evaluations and site visits as needed.
Supports families by clearly communicating referral, evaluation, and service processes and next steps.
Collaborates closely with the Disabilities and Mental Health Service Manager and participates in regular supervision to review cases, problem-solve, and support professional development.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Work, or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience working with young children (birth to five) required, including direct experience supporting children with disabilities.
Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred.
Experience navigating Early Intervention (EI) systems and Chicago Public Schools referral and evaluation processes strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of child development, developmental screening tools, and early intervention processes.
Working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, IDEA, and inclusive early childhood practices.
Experience with referral processes, IEP/IFSP coordination, and collaboration with external service providers.
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple cases, timelines, and documentation requirements.
Proficiency in COPA or similar data systems.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with staff, families, and external partners.
Ability to provide coaching, modeling, and support to classroom staff.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information appropriately.
Ability to travel regularly between sites and work a hybrid schedule of office and field-based responsibilities.
Regular access to a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.
Ability to pass required physical and TB testing per program policy.
Ability to present a professional and positive image of the organization in the community.

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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early childhood coordinator jobs in chicago il

Early Childhood Assessment Coordinator

Teacher Coordinator

Mental Health Coordinator

Service Coordinator I - Early Childhood Intervention

Early Childhood Assistant Director/Education Coordinator

Individualized Education Services (IES) Coordinator

Child Service Coordinator

Disabilities and Wellness Promotion Coordinator

Early Education Coordinator - External Partners

Childrens Coordinator

Service Coordinator

Research Coordinator

Development & Engagement Coordinator

Digital Content Coordinator

SAP Coordinator

Activity Coordinator

School Operations Coordinator

Preschool Coordinator

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