Childcare Curriculum Coordinator

The Nest Schools Inc.; Highlands Ranch (CO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with employer matching

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Childcare discounts

Job summary

The Nest Schools Inc. is seeking a Chesterfield-style Education Coordinator for our Highlands Ranch location to deliver a proprietary curriculum focused on health, wellness, arts, and life skills.

You will work alongside classroom teachers to model teaching strategies and extend engagement with children and families. The ideal candidate brings 3 years of teaching/childcare experience, is energetic, and can lead activities including stretches, songs, and dance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Teaching/Childcare experience is required.
• Health & wellness background/knowledge is preferred.
• Fine arts and music background/knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the proprietary curriculum in special weekly classes across classrooms.
• Move between classrooms and support teachers, acting as role models for children and staff.
• Assist with daily admin tasks: opening/closing procedures, tours, answering phones, and curriculum supply purchasing.

Skills

Teaching/Childcare

Health & Wellness

Fine Arts & Music

Education

CDA Certification

Associates or Bachelors in Education

Degree in unrelated field with CDA

Job description

Overview

CHILDCARE EDUCATION COORDINATOR

The Nest School has come to your town! The Nest is a fresh, new, innovative, and forward- reaching early childhood education program designed to encourage a lifetime of wellness, resilience and creativity in the children who come through our doors. At The Nest Schools, we understand that high quality early education happens only through bright, passionate, dedicated, and happy teachers. Our goal is to break through barriers, and truly put our focus and our resources behind developing, supporting, and promoting the livelihood and vitality of our team, both in and out of work.

Each of our Nest School locations are currently seeking dynamic, energetic, and joyful leaders to be a part of our team as the Education Coordinator. We have written an inspired curriculum with the intention of providing the children that we nurture with “in-house” special instructional experiences in health and wellness, arts and music, and life skills. Our Education Coordinator will be charged with delivering this proprietary curriculum in special classes during the week to each classroom. Moving from classroom to classroom and working alongside our classroom teachers, Education Coordinators will serve as role models for the children and staff, ensuring quality not just in their weekly classes but throughout our programs and acting as an additional level of support to the teachers, children, and families in our programs. This position will be considered a member of our management team and will work with training teachers in effective teaching styles, transitions, and communication techniques. In addition, our Education Coordinators will work together with our school’s leadership team in daily administrative tasks such as (but not limited to) opening and closing procedures, touring, answering phones, coverage in the classroom, and monthly purchasing and organizing of curriculum supplies.

A successful candidate will have experience in teaching, will be able to energetically model and participate in athletic activities, deep stretches, active songs, and free and silly dance routines. Candidates should be outgoing leaders, with a true desire to spread joy and fun to staff and kids alike. Candidates must meet all state and Nest School requirements, clearing them to work with children in the childcare setting.

Benefits include:

• State of the art classrooms
• All-natural outdoor learning environments
• Competitive Pay
• Nest Egg Rewards Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance plans
• 401K, including employer matching.
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays-varies by hours worked.
• Childcare discounts
• And we guarantee lots of FUN!

Job Type:

• Full-time, hourly position

Schedule:

• 40 hours
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Current CDA Certificate, OR
• Associates or bachelor’s in education, OR
• Degree in unrelated field with current CDA certificate.

Experience:

• Teaching/Childcare: 3 years (Required)
• Health & Wellness Background/Knowledge (Preferred)
• Fine Arts & Music Background/Knowledge (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Pay Range

USD $23.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.