Early Childhood Curriculum Coach (Infants, Toddlers & Twos)

Job Overview

The Early Childhood Curriculum Coach (Infants, Toddlers & Twos) provides hands-on, classroom-based coaching and support to teaching staff to strengthen developmentally appropriate practice, deepen implementation of Creative Curriculum, and enhance high-quality learning environments for our youngest learners.

Work You’ll Do

• Provide consistent, hands-on coaching in infant, toddler, and two-year-old classrooms.
• Model developmentally appropriate teaching strategies, interactions, routines, and learning experiences.
• Support teachers in implementing Creative Curriculum with fidelity and flexibility for infants, toddlers, and twos.
• Offer real-time feedback, encouragement, and practical strategies to strengthen classroom practice.
• Help teachers plan and adapt experiences that keep young children engaged in meaningful play and learning.
• Support teachers in capturing authentic documentation during daily routines and play, helping them recognize meaningful learning moments that can be used for Teaching Strategies GOLD observations.
• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Curriculum Support & Training Specialist to support curriculum implementation, classroom goals, and instructional planning.
• Assist teachers in understanding child development and using that knowledge to guide daily practice.
• Provide guidance on aligning documentation with GOLD objectives and indicators to ensure accurate and developmentally appropriate assessment.
• Help teachers review and analyze GOLD data to identify strengths, growth areas, and emerging skills within the classroom.
• Support teaching teams in using assessment data to make informed curriculum decisions, adjust learning experiences, and plan intentional activities that support children’s development and engagement.
• Help identify training needs related to curriculum, child development, and teaching practices.
• Support teachers in creating warm, engaging, developmentally appropriate classroom environments.
• Aid in classroom layouts, interest areas, material selection, and environment updates.
• Provide creative ideas for using classroom materials to extend play, exploration, and learning.
• Ensure environments reflect best practices for infant and toddler care, safety, and engagement.
• Build trusting, supportive relationships with teaching staff.
• Collaborate with leadership and support staff to align classroom practices with program goals.
• Support a culture of reflection, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Participate in planning and delivering curriculum-related training and professional development as needed.

Job Requirements

• Strong background in early childhood education, with a focus on infants, toddlers, and twos.
• Demonstrated experience using Creative Curriculum with infants and toddlers.
• Deep understanding of child development, developmentally appropriate practice, and play-based learning.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supporting teachers in classroom settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with, inspire, and support educators.
• Passion for creating engaging, nurturing classroom environments.
• Preferred: Knowledge of or training in Conscious Discipline.
• Experience with classroom environment design and material selection for early childhood settings.
• Experience in coaching, instructional support, or curriculum leadership roles.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities.
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.
• Perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.