Curriculum Specialist – Early Childhood Education

About the role

South-East Asia Center (SEAC) is seeking an experienced and collaborative Curriculum Specialist to support our Early Education and Care program. The Curriculum Specialist will work closely with teachers and program leadership to strengthen curriculum implementation, provide teacher coaching and training, and promote high-quality, culturally responsive learning experiences for young children.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and evaluation of The Creative Curriculum.
• Coach and mentor teachers in developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Plan and facilitate teacher trainings and professional development.
• Review lesson plans, classroom practices, and curriculum implementation.
• Support multicultural, culturally responsive, and cross-cultural approaches to teaching.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to strengthen classroom quality.
• Participate in observations, reflective supervision, and continuous quality improvement.
• Help ensure curriculum practices align with early childhood standards and program goals.

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s degree (MA/MS) in Early Childhood Education, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of teaching experience in Early Childhood Education.
• 2–3 years of administrative, supervisory, curriculum, or program leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of The Creative Curriculum.
• Knowledge of multicultural, culturally responsive, and cross-cultural approaches to teaching.
• Experience providing teacher coaching, training, or professional development.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or a related field.
• Experience working in a diverse, multicultural early childhood program.
• Familiarity with Teaching Strategies GOLD, ExceleRate Illinois, or other early childhood quality improvement systems.

Pay

$26–$30 per hour

About SEAC

Join a mission-driven organization committed to high-quality early education, multicultural understanding, and cross-cultural learning. You will have the opportunity to support teachers, strengthen curriculum practices, and make a meaningful impact on young children and families.