Early Childhood Curriculum Coach

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains is seeking an Early Childhood Specialist to serve as the curriculum and education expert for Infant/Toddler or Preschool programs. This role coaches staff, models best practices, and supports high-quality learning experiences across classrooms.

The position emphasizes on-the-floor coaching, development of teachers’ instructional confidence, and alignment with Creative Curriculum and TSG GOLD assessments.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development required; Bachelor's preferred.
• CDA credential required if Associate's degree is not yet completed.
• Minimum 3 years of classroom experience in a high-quality early childhood program.
• Experience with Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop adult learners in a professional setting.
• Knowledge of NAEYC Program Standards and trauma-informed, inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the early childhood education and curriculum expert for their assigned program, providing coaching, modeling, and instructional support teachers need to grow in their practice.
• Conducts regular, structured classroom observations followed by timely written feedback and one-on-one coaching conversations.
• Models developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive teaching practices directly in the classroom.
• Guides teachers in daily implementation of Creative Curriculum — lesson planning, provocation design, environmental setup, and enrichment.
• Partners with Teachers on Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG GOLD) assessment practices, providing coaching on observation documentation and data-informed planning.
• Identifies individual Teacher development needs and collaborates on targeted professional development plans with Center Director and Curriculum Coordinator.
• Observes children across classrooms with a developmental lens and assists Center Director on readiness for classroom transitions.
• Partners with families to support and communicate educational progress and developmental needs of children.
• Conducts ongoing performance observations for Teachers and Classroom Assistants for formal reviews.
• Contributes to NAEYC accreditation portfolio documentation related to curriculum, assessment, and teaching practice standards.

Skills

Coaching

Curriculum knowledge

Observation & feedback

Trauma-informed practice

Culturally responsive teaching

Communication

Staff development

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Bachelor's degree preferred

CDA credential (if Associate's not yet completed)

Tools

Creative Curriculum

Teaching Strategies GOLD

Job description

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Plains is seeking an Early Childhood Specialist to serve as the curriculum and education expert for Infant/Toddler or Preschool programs. This role coaches staff, models best practices, and supports high-quality learning experiences across classrooms.

The position emphasizes on-the-floor coaching, development of teachers’ instructional confidence, and alignment with Creative Curriculum and TSG GOLD assessments.