Curriculum Specialist - Educare Center

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 observes in classroom using Sheltering Arms classroom observation forms, monthly focus checklists, NAEYC, ITERS, ECERS, CLASS, RRFTS and other related curriculum observation checklists.
• Assists teachers in self-evaluation and goal setting, follows up on previous goals.
• Serves as a mentor teacher working in classrooms when there is a teacher shortage or need for technical assistance.
• Models and provides coaching for developmentally appropriate practice for teachers in the classrooms.
• Mets regularly as part of the management team to share concerns and progress.
• Conducts lead teacher meetings at least twice a month.
• Aids Center Director in establishing agenda for staff meeting.
• Aids Center Director and Lead Teachers in conducting new teacher orientation.
• Aids Center Director with classroom teacher performance appraisals.
• Checks lesson plans weekly and gives feedback and approval.
• Works one-on-one with classroom staff to foster continued professional growth and development.
• Keeps track of educational materials and makes them available to staff as needed (resource books, training manuals, etc.).
• Ensures that resource and supply areas are organized and orderly.
• Checks classroom inventories and assists Center Director in ordering appropriate materials.
• Provides onsite staff training for teachers and parents and assists with area and agency training.
• Follows up with teachers who have received training to ensure implementation in the classroom.
• Trains staff on and monitors developmental assessment data entry and use in weekly lesson plans.
• Mets 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.
• Participates in staff and parent meetings, as needed.
• Keeps 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.

Physical Demands

• 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.
• To 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.