Curriculum Specialist / Early Years Specialist

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.
  

Specific qualifications required for this role:

• Teaching Credential/License

Additional requirements for this role:

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years in early years education, with leadership experience.
• Proven expertise in American curriculum implementation and adaptation.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of teaching strategies for second-language English learners.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Exceptional cultural sensitivity and the ability to adapt teaching methods to the Kuwaiti context.
• Experience in planning and delivering professional development sessions.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and team management skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Successful adaptation and implementation of the American curriculum across preschool branches. towerards accreditation
• Measurable improvements in teacher performance and student learning outcomes.
• Positive feedback from teachers, coordinators, and parents regarding curriculum and teaching strategies.