Childcare Curriculum Coordinator

The Nest Schools; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 48,998,000 - 59,311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Medical benefits

401K with match

Paid vacation

Childcare discounts

Job summary

The Nest Schools is hiring an Education Coordinator to deliver our in-house curriculum across classrooms, while modeling energetic teaching, supporting teachers, and engaging children. You will join a leadership team handling daily admin tasks and curriculum planning.

Ideal candidates have a CDA or higher in education, strong teaching experience, and a passion for health, wellness, arts, and life-skills education for young children. This is a full-time on-site role at one location.

Qualifications

• Current CDA Certificate, OR Associates or bachelor's in education, OR Degree in unrelated field with current CDA certificate.
• 3 years Teaching/Childcare experience is required.
• Health & Wellness background knowledge preferred.
• Fine arts & music background knowledge preferred.
• CPR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proprietary health, arts, and life-skills curriculum in weekly classes across classrooms.
• Move between classrooms, model effective teaching styles, and support teachers, children, and families.
• Assist in daily admin tasks: opening/closing, tours, phone coverage, and curriculum purchases.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Communication

Health & Wellness

Athletic activities

Education

CDA Certificate

Associates or Bachelors in Education

Degree in unrelated field with CDA

Tools

CPR Certification

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 $17.10 - USD $20.67 /Hr.