Daycare Classroom MentorCoach

The Learning Experience - Acworth, GA; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Acworth, GA is seeking a Classroom Mentor/Coach (Curriculum Coordinator) to provide instructional leadership, coaching, and curriculum support to daycare teachers and classroom staff. This position ensures that classroom practices, lesson planning, learning environments, and daily routines support the developmental, social-emotional, and educational needs of young children.

The Curriculum Coordinator serves as a resource and mentor for teachers, helping staff implement

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in licensed childcare or early learning environment.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching classroom staff.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must meet state childcare licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and support classroom teachers and assistant teachers in effective teaching practices.
• Provide guidance on lesson planning, curriculum implementation, classroom management, and child engagement.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K classrooms.
• Review lesson plans and activities for alignment with goals and standards.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback.
• Model effective teaching strategies and positive guidance.
• Help teachers create engaging environments promoting development.
• Support differentiation to meet individual needs.
• Maintain curriculum calendars and templates.
• Assist with onboarding and training new staff.
• Identify professional development needs and coordinate training.
• Promote consistency in curriculum implementation.
• Collaborate with Director to address challenges.
• Support compliance with licensing and safety procedures.
• Assist with assessment and progress tracking.
• Communicate with families in coordination with leadership.
• Participate in staff and curriculum meetings.
• Step into classrooms to provide coverage.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Curriculum development

Early childhood

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Daycare Classroom Mentor/Coach (Curriculum Coordinator)

Position Type: Full-Time Reports To: Daycare Director/Administrator Department: Early Childhood Education

Position Summary

The Classroom Mentor/Coach (Curriculum Coordinator) provides instructional leadership, coaching, and curriculum support to daycare teachers and classroom staff. This position ensures that classroom practices, lesson planning, learning environments, and daily routines support the developmental, social-emotional, and educational needs of young children.

The Curriculum Coordinator serves as a resource and mentor for teachers, helping staff implement developmentally appropriate curriculum while maintaining a safe, nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Mentor, coach, and support classroom teachers and assistant teachers in effective teaching practices.

Provide guidance on lesson planning, curriculum implementation, classroom management, and child engagement.

Develop, coordinate, and monitor developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K classrooms.

Review lesson plans and classroom activities to ensure alignment with developmental goals and program standards.

Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback and individualized coaching.

Model effective teaching strategies, positive guidance, communication, and interactions with children.

Help teachers create engaging learning environments that promote cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development.

Support teachers in differentiating activities to meet individual children's developmental needs.

Maintain curriculum calendars, planning resources, lesson templates, and classroom materials.

Assist with onboarding and training new teachers and classroom staff.

Identify professional development needs and provide or coordinate training opportunities.

Promote consistency in curriculum implementation and classroom expectations across the center.

Collaborate with the Director and teaching team to address classroom challenges and develop solutions.

Support compliance with center policies, state licensing requirements, health and safety procedures, and quality standards.

Assist with assessment, documentation, portfolios, and developmental progress tracking as required by the program.

Communicate professionally and respectfully with families when appropriate and in coordination with center leadership.

Participate in staff meetings, curriculum meetings, professional development, and center events.

Step into classrooms as needed to provide coverage, demonstrate best practices, or support teachers and children.

Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.

Qualifications:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred.

Previous experience working in a licensed childcare, daycare, preschool, or early learning environment.

Demonstrated knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

Experience creating, implementing, or coordinating early childhood curriculum preferred.

Previous classroom leadership, mentoring, coaching, or teacher-support experience preferred.

Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to provide supportive and constructive feedback to teaching staff.

Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, children, and families.

Must meet all applicable state childcare licensing requirements, including background checks, required training, certifications, and health/safety requirements.

Key Competencies

Instructional Leadership

Teacher Coaching & Mentoring

Early Childhood Curriculum Development

Child Development Knowledge

Classroom Management

Professional Communication

Team Collaboration

Organization & Follow-Through

Problem Solving

Positive Leadership

Physical Requirements

The position requires the ability to move safely throughout classrooms and childcare areas; sit, stand, bend, kneel, and move frequently; and safely interact with and, when necessary, lift or assist young children in accordance with center policies and licensing requirements.

Performance Expectations

The successful candidate will help create a culture of continuous improvement by supporting teachers, strengthening classroom instruction, ensuring consistent curriculum implementation, and promoting high-quality experiences for every child.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and employment opportunities without discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.