Childcare Curriculum Coordinator

About the role

The Nest School is an innovative early childhood education program focused on wellness, resilience, and creativity. The Education Coordinator delivers a proprietary curriculum that includes health and wellness, arts and music, and life‑skills instruction. Working alongside classroom teachers, the Coordinator serves as a role model for children and staff, supports teachers, and contributes to the overall quality of the program. This position is part of the management team and assists with training teachers, daily administrative tasks, and classroom coverage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the in‑house curriculum in special classes to each classroom throughout the week.
• Move between classrooms, modeling athletic activities, deep stretches, active songs, and dance routines.
• Act as a role model for children and staff, ensuring quality in weekly classes and overall program delivery.
• Support teachers, children, and families as an additional level of assistance.
• Train teachers in effective teaching styles, transitions, and communication techniques.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks, including opening and closing procedures, touring, answering phones, and classroom coverage.
• Handle monthly purchasing and organization of curriculum supplies.
• Maintain compliance with all state and Nest School requirements for working with children.

Qualifications

• Current CDA certificate, or associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education, or degree in an unrelated field with a current CDA certificate.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching or childcare experience (required).
• Health & wellness background or knowledge (preferred).
• Fine arts & music background or knowledge (preferred).
• CPR certification (preferred).
• Ability to energetically model and participate in athletic activities, deep stretches, active songs, and dance routines.
• Outgoing leadership style with a desire to spread joy and fun to staff and children.

Benefits

• State‑of‑the‑art classrooms
• All‑natural outdoor learning environments
• Competitive pay
• Nest Egg Rewards Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance plans
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays (varies by hours worked)
• Childcare discounts
• Guaranteed lots of fun

Pay

USD $17.10 – USD $20.67 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time, hourly position; 40 hours Monday to Friday.