Curriculum Specialist - Educare Center

SHELTERING ARMS; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheltering Arms is seeking a Curriculum Specialist to model and coach best practices in early childhood education within a center setting. The role fosters professional growth, supports staff performance, and acts as a liaison between teaching staff and center leadership.

The specialist provides onsite staff training, assists with program development, and contributes to center operations in the absence of the Center Director and Family Support Coach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 3 years supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree with 1 year supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of licensing and regulatory standards for early learning.
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Observe classrooms using Sheltering Arms observation tools and checklists.
• Mentor teachers and support goal setting and progress.
• Lead lead teacher meetings and staff development sessions.
• Coordinate staff training for teachers and parents onsite.
• Assist Center Director with planning, agendas, and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Curriculum knowledge

Confidentiality

Professional integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

SHELTERING ARMS

EARLY EDUCATION AND FAMILY CENTERS

JOB DESCRIPTION

OFFICIAL TITLE

Curriculum Specialist

SUPERVISOR

Center Director

SALARYRANGE

In accordance with Sheltering Arms Salary Schedules

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-Time, Full Yearovertime exempt

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Curriculum Specialist works in a center to ensure quality education standards; acts as a role modelregardingteaching techniques, discipline and professional growth and development; acts as a liaison between teaching staff and center management;maintainscenter resource and supply areas.Provides onsite staff training andassistswith 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

1. Routinelyobservesin classroom using Sheltering Arms classroom observation forms, monthly focus checklists, NAEYC, ITERS, ECERS, CLASS, RRFTS and other related curriculum observation checklists.
2. Assiststeachers in self-evaluation and goal setting,followsup onpreviousgoals.
3. Serves as a mentor teacher working in classrooms when there is a teacher shortage or need for technicalassistance.
4. Models and provides coaching for developmentallyappropriate practicefor teachers in the classrooms.
5. Meets regularly as part of the management team to share concerns and progress.
6. Conductsleadteacher meetings at least twice a month.
7. AssistsCenter Director inestablishingagendafor staff meeting.
8. AssistsCenter Director and Lead Teachers in conducting new teacher orientation.
9. Assists Center Director with classroom teacher performance appraisals.
10. Checkslesson plans weekly andgivesfeedback and approval.
11. Works one-on-one with classroom staff to foster continued professional growth and development.
12. Keeps track of educational materials and makes them available to staff as needed (resource books, training manuals, etc.)
13. Ensures that resource and supply areas are organized and orderly.
14. Checks classroom inventories andassistsCenter Director in orderingappropriate materials.
15. Provides onsite staff training for teachers and parents andassistswith area and agency training.
16. Follows up with teachers who have received training to ensure implementation in the classroom.
17. Trains staff on andmonitorsdevelopmentalassessmentdata entry and use in weekly lesson plans.
18. Meets regularly with Directorof Early Learningto share curriculum concerns andassistin development of curriculum materials necessary for the implementation of the educational program.
19. Participates in staff and parent meetings, as needed.
20. Keeps informed of current information on child development by reading and attending conferences and workshops.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

The Curriculum Specialist mustdemonstrate:

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

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

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

OR

Master'sin early childhood educationor closely related field andoneyear administrative or supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Curriculum Specialistmay be expected to:

1. Lift and carry children and equipment, 30lbs unassisted and 50lbs with assistance.
2. Capability to sit on the floor andstand upindependently to interact with children.
3. Clean andmaintainequipment and the center.
4. Take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, and staff due to the potential exposure to anyone who may be ill and/or contagious.
5. Work in a busy and occasionally noisy environment where there may be a number of activities and situations happening at once.
6. Ability to use arms and legs andmovingtheir whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
7. Ability to learn/use technology.
8. Ability to pass a hearing test.
9. 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 berequiredas well as rotating schedules. Background check, fingerprinting, and drug test arerequiredprior tohiredate.

EVALUATION

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

Date(s) Revised

5/6/2026

This description may be changed at any time.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee willbe requiredto follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by leadership.Sheltering Arms reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.