Curriculum Coordinator

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Curriculum Coordinator to coach and guide a team of teaching educators to implement the Life Essentials curriculum. The ideal candidate is responsible for the overall operational performance of the Academy and is considered the Life Essentials curriculum expert. Share your passion for educating young children as you support teachers in their planning and implementation of curriculum that encourages children to independently explore, discover, and actively learn.

Responsibilities

• Ensure our Life Essentials curriculum is presented as intended and that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning.
• Spend up to 75% of your time in the classroom mentoring and modeling for teachers’ best health and safety, and developmentally appropriate practices in the early childhood education field.
• The remaining time will be spent on classroom or admin support as deemed required for daily operations.
• Partner with parents to support and share the educational needs of their child.
• Help build a strong and positive culture within our community by encouraging teamwork and self-motivation.
• Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives.

Requirements

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
• 5-7 years of professional school-based experience with young children and a demonstrated strength in implementing an early childhood education-centered curriculum is necessary.
• Ability to lead staff in implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to create partnerships with families and staff.
• Experience and skill in communication, leadership, organization and supervision.
• Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements.
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Knowledge of the NAEYC accreditation standards and process a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person