Curriculum Specialist - Educare Center

Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Centers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheltering Arms Early Education and Family Centers is seeking a Curriculum Specialist in Atlanta, GA. The role involves ensuring quality educational standards, mentoring teachers, and providing onsite staff training.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and have extensive experience in administrative roles. The position requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and three years administrative or supervisory experience.
• OR Master’s in early childhood education or closely related field and one year administrative or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of state and national licensing and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Observe classrooms using various assessment tools.
• Assist teachers in self-evaluation and goal setting.
• Provide coaching for developmentally appropriate practices.
• Conduct lead teacher meetings at least twice a month.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Official Title: Curriculum Specialist

Supervisor: Center Director

Salary Range: In accordance with Sheltering Arms Salary Schedules

Terms of Employment: Full-Time, Full Year overtime exempt

Summary Description

The Curriculum Specialist works in a center to ensure quality education standards; acts as a role model regarding teaching techniques, discipline and professional growth and development; acts as a liaison between teaching staff and center management; maintains center resource and supply areas. Provides onsite staff training and assists with area and agency wide training. Serves as a member of the Center Management Team, taking responsibility for center operations in the absence of the Center Director and Family Support Coach.

Performance Responsibilities

• Routinely observes in classroom using Sheltering Arms classroom observation forms, monthly focus checklists, NAEYC, ITERS, ECERS, CLASS, RRFTS and other related curriculum observation checklists.
• Assists teachers in self-evaluation and goal setting, follows up on previous goals.
• Serves as a mentor teacher working in classrooms when there is a teacher shortage or need for technical assistance.
• Models and provides coaching for developmentally appropriate practice for teachers in the classrooms.
• Meets regularly as part of the management team to share concerns and progress.
• Conducts lead teacher meetings at least twice a month.
• Assists Center Director in establishing agenda for staff meeting.
• Assists Center Director and Lead Teachers in conducting new teacher orientation.
• Assists Center Director with classroom teacher performance appraisals.
• Checks lesson plans weekly and gives feedback and approval.
• Works one-on-one with classroom staff to foster continued professional growth and development.
• Keeps track of educational materials and makes them available to staff as needed (resource books, training manuals, etc.).
• Ensures that resource and supply areas are organized and orderly.
• Checks classroom inventories and assists Center Director in ordering appropriate materials.
• Provides onsite staff training for teachers and parents and assists with area and agency training.
• Follows up with teachers who have received training to ensure implementation in the classroom.
• Trains staff on and monitors developmental assessment data entry and use in weekly lesson plans.
• Meets regularly with Director of Early Learning to share curriculum concerns and assist in development of curriculum materials necessary for the implementation of the educational program.
• Participates in staff and parent meetings, as needed.
• Keeps informed of current information on child development by reading and attending conferences and workshops.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Strong knowledge of child development and early childhood education practices.
• Knowledge of state and national licensing and regulatory standards.
• Effective leadership, communication, problem-solving, decision‑making, and organizational skills.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity within diverse communities.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Professional integrity, fairness, compassion, and consistency.

Education, Training, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and three years administrative or supervisory experience.

OR

Master’s in early childhood education or closely related field and one year administrative or supervisory experience.

Certificate and License Requirements

None

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry children and equipment, 30 lbs unassisted and 50 lbs with assistance.
• Capability to sit on the floor and stand up independently to interact with children.
• Clean and maintain equipment and the center.
• Take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, and staff due to potential exposure to anyone who may be ill and/or contagious.
• Work in a busy and occasionally noisy environment where there may be a number of activities and situations happening at once.
• Ability to use arms and legs and move the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Ability to learn/use technology.
• Ability to pass a hearing test.
• Visually observe children from all areas of the classroom and playground from a distance of at least 20 feet.

Special Requirements

Travel to various centers may be required as well as rotating schedules. Background check, fingerprinting, and drug test are required prior to hire date.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated consistent with Sheltering Arms evaluation policy.