Curriculum Specialist / Early Years Specialist

Teach Away Inc.; Farwaniya; On-site; KWD 9,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Kuwait is seeking a Curriculum Specialist to develop and implement an American curriculum for preschool students. This role involves mentoring teachers, providing professional development, and ensuring culturally sensitive resources. Ideal candidates should have experience in early childhood education and curriculum design, focusing on the needs of second-language learners. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education and curriculum development.
• Ability to mentor teachers and adapt strategies for diverse learners.
• Understanding of cultural contexts impacting education.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of an American curriculum for preschool students.
• Mentor and coach teachers and academic staff.
• Plan PD sessions focusing on early years education.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Mentoring and Coaching

Cultural Sensitivity

Professional Development

Collaboration

Job description

The Curriculum Specialist will lead the development and implementation of an American curriculum tailored to meet the unique needs of preschool students in Kuwait, ensuring cultural sensitivity and accommodating students for whom English is a second language. The role focuses on early years education, providing leadership, mentoring, and professional development (PD) for teachers, academic coordinators, and learning specialists. The Curriculum Specialist will also develop resources and strategies to support student success from Pre‑K to KG2.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development and Implementation:

• Design and adapt an American curriculum to align with the cultural context of Kuwait and the needs of second‑language English learners.
• Ensure curriculum pacing is appropriate to the developmental levels of preschool students.
• Develop and maintain curriculum resources and teaching materials for Pre‑K to KG2.

Teacher Mentoring and Leadership:

• Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching for teachers, academic coordinators, and learning specialists.
• Support teachers in implementing effective teaching practices and adapting strategies for diverse learners.
• Promote leadership and collaboration within the academic team to ensure high‑quality instruction.

Professional Development:

• Plan and conduct PD sessions for teachers and academic staff, focusing on early years education, cultural sensitivity, and English as a second language teaching strategies.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and research in early childhood education and incorporate them into PD initiatives.

Collaboration and Team Management:

• Supervise and guide a team consisting of academic coordinators, learning specialists, and a curriculum coordinator.
• Foster collaboration within the team to achieve academic goals and ensure consistency across preschool branches.

Resource Development:

• Identify and create resources tailored to Pre‑K to KG2 learning objectives.
• Ensure that learning materials are engaging, culturally relevant, and developmentally appropriate.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop systems to assess and monitor curriculum implementation and student progress.
• Use data‑driven insights to refine curriculum and teaching practices.