Curriculum Coordinator

Jewish Alliance Of Greater Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Alliance Of Greater Rhode Island seeks a Curriculum Coordinator to lead a developmentally appropriate program for children from infancy through preschool, partnering with the ECC Director to shape curriculum and learning experiences.

The role centers on social-emotional and academic curriculum design, classroom coaching, and integrating Jewish life, culture, and values into daily lessons across all age-level classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred, in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience in early childhood teaching and curriculum development or coaching is desirable.
• Ability to blend Rhode Island Early Learning Standards with Jewish life and Center values in curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the educational heart of the program: social-emotional and academic curriculum design.
• Provide classroom-level coaching and support across age-level classrooms.
• Integrate Jewish life, culture and values into daily learning activities.
• Collaborate with ECC Director to ensure program quality and compliance.

Skills

Curriculum design

Staff coaching

Cross-cultural communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)

Tools

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Providence , RI 02906, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $32,400.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, The Curriculum Coordinator works in close partnership with the Early Childhood Center (ECC) Director to lead a high-quality, developmentally appropriate program for children from infancy through preschool (birth to age 5). While the ECC Director focuses on day-to-day operations — staffing, licensing, facilities, and compliance — the Curriculum Coordinator owns the educational heart of the program: social-emotional and academic curriculum design, classroom-level coaching, and the integration of Jewish life, culture, and values into daily learning. This role blends Rhode Island Early Learning and Developmental Standards with Jewish values and the Center's mission and serves as the primary curriculum resource and coach for teaching staff across all age-level classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred, in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on early childhood teaching experience; curriculum development or coaching experience strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of the developmental stages of children from infancy through age 5.
• Knowledge of, or strong willingness to learn, Jewish holidays and the rhythms of Jewish life, and comfort bringing that content into curriculum and classroom practice.
• Strong relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across a diverse community.
• Creativity, enthusiasm for teamwork and collaboration, attention to detail, and an eye for design.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple classrooms and projects simultaneously; strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn classroom documentation and assessment software (e.g., Teaching Strategies GOLD).
• Current, or ability to obtain, Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, and training in the administration of medication.