Curriculum Lead

General Description:-

We are seeking a Curriculum Specialist with a strong understanding of early childhood education , classroom arrangements , and curriculum implementation monitoring . This role involves mentoring and providing on-the-job development training for teachers to enhance their effectiveness in the classroom while ensuring the successful implementation of academic programs across centres. The Curriculum Specialist will support teachers through training, observation, and hands-on guidance, fostering a high-quality learning environment. Additionally, the role includes overseeing curriculum budgeting to ensure resources are cost-effective, well-maintained, and within budget specifications.

Main Responsibilities

• Work closely with centre teams (Centre Director, Centre Admin) and the Cluster Operations Manager to ensure smooth and effective centre operations.
• Attend departmental, staff, and administrative meetings to address health and safety, facilities, operations, and human resource issues.
• Ensure all prep schools in the region implement the curriculum according to established guidelines and parameters.
• Provide academic support through curriculum implementation monitoring, lesson plan approvals, student observations, and assessment oversight.
• Develop system-wide early childhood curricular objectives, including implementation and evaluation plans, and design programs that support these goals.
• Develop and deliver presentations for parent orientations, open houses, and Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC) to foster community involvement.
• Conduct and/or develop training programs for facilitators, ensuring they are equipped with the latest instructional strategies and tools.
• Supervise, train, and mentor facilitators to maximize effective curriculum usage.
• Identify learning needs of facilitators and recommend professional development opportunities.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching by spending time in classrooms, offering constructive feedback, and introducing innovative teaching methods.
• Conduct performance reviews and appraisal conversations for preschool classroom facilitators.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in early childhood education by regularly attending trainings, workshops, and reviewing relevant journals.
• Assist with the overall evaluation of early childhood education programs, developing strategies for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate mandatory in-service training sessions.
• Guide teachers in creating effective assessments, report cards, diary entries, portfolios, and other evaluative tools.
• Ensure that learning spaces are attractive and welcoming, with displays of children’s artwork and other visual elements that promote self-esteem and celebrate student achievements.
  
  

Individual Responsibilities

• Ensures teachers and coordinators are familiar with any changes to the Curriculum
• Intermediate to advanced level experience with recent versions of Microsoft Suite, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer; ability to use current webinar technology and audio conferencing.
• Has excellent writing skills and can create content that meets the educational standards.
• Experience in curriculum development will be an advantage.
• Ready to travel within the assigned region daily and across other regions on a need basis.
  
  

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