Curriculum Specialist - Educare Center

SHELTERING ARMS EARLY EDUCATION AND FAMILY CENTERS JOB DESCRIPTION OFFICIAL TITLE: Curriculum Specialist SUPERVISOR: Center Director Salary Range: In accordance with Sheltering Arms Salary Schedules Terms of Employment: Full-Time, Full Year, overtime exempt SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Curriculum Specialist works in a center to ensure quality education standards; acts as a role model regarding teaching techniques, discipline and professional growth and development; acts as a liaison between teaching staff and center management; maintains center resource and supply areas. Provides onsite staff training and assists with area and agency wide training. Serves as a member of the Center Management Team, taking responsibility for center operations in the absence of the Center Director and Family Support Coach. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Routinely observe in classroom using Sheltering Arms classroom observation forms, monthly focus checklists, NAEYC, ITERS, ECERS, CLASS, RRFTS and other related curriculum observation checklists. Assist teachers in self-evaluation and goal setting, follow up on previous goals. Serve as a mentor teacher working in classrooms when there is a teacher shortage or need for technical assistance. Model and provide coaching for developmentally appropriate practice for teachers in the classrooms. Meet regularly as part of the management team to share concerns and progress. Conduct lead teacher meetings at least twice a month. Assist Center Director in establishing agenda for staff meeting. Assist Center Director and Lead Teachers in conducting new teacher orientation. Assist Center Director with classroom teacher performance appraisals. Check lesson plans weekly and give feedback and approval. Work one‑on‑one with classroom staff to foster continued professional growth and development. Keep track of educational materials and make them available to staff as needed (resource books, training manuals, etc). Ensure that resource and supply areas are organized and orderly. Check classroom inventories and assist Center Director in ordering appropriate materials. Provide onsite staff training for teachers and parents and assist with area and agency training. Follow up with teachers who have received training to ensure implementation in the classroom. Train staff on and monitor developmental assessment data entry and use in weekly lesson plans. Meet regularly with Director of Early Learning to share curriculum concerns and assist in development of curriculum materials necessary for the implementation of the educational program. Participate in staff and parent meetings, as needed. Keep informed of current information on child development by reading and attending conferences and workshops. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: Strong knowledge of child development and early childhood education practices. Knowledge of state and national licensing and regulatory standards. Effective leadership, communication, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and organizational skills. Cultural competence and sensitivity within diverse communities. Strict adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards. Professional integrity, fairness, compassion, and consistency. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and three years administrative or supervisory experience. OR Master's in early childhood education or closely related field and one year administrative or supervisory experience. CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The Curriculum Specialist may be expected to: Lift and carry children and equipment, 30lbs unassisted and 50lbs with assistance. Capability to sit on the floor and stand up independently to interact with children. Clean and maintain equipment and the center. Take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, and staff due to the potential exposure to anyone who may be ill and/or contagious. Work in a busy and occasionally noisy environment where there may be a number of activities and situations happening at once. Ability to use arms and legs and moving their whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Ability to learn/use technology. Ability to pass a hearing test. Visually observe children from all areas of the classroom and playground from a distance of at least 20 feet. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Travel to various centers may be required as well as rotating schedules. Background check, fingerprinting, and drug test are required prior to hire date. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated consistent with Sheltering Arms evaluation policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr