Early Childhood - Lead Teacher/Curriculum Specialist

Acquire4Hire; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education center seeks an Early Childhood - Lead Teacher/Curriculum Specialist to support teaching staff in delivering a quality curriculum. This role involves mentoring, developing lesson plans, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. The position offers free health insurance, generous vacation, and a Simple IRA match, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

Free health insurance for base tier

Two weeks vacation, two weeks sick, 2 personal days

Paid week off between Christmas and New Year

12 paid holidays

Simple IRA with 3% match

60% discount on childcare

Dental insurance

Free life insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or relevant field with 12 ECE credits.
• Demonstrated experience working with children or strong customer service skills.
• Must pass state background check.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach teaching staff on curriculum delivery.
• Develop lesson plans and ensure access to materials.
• Conduct observations and suggest improvements for teachers.

Skills

Mentoring

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in ECE

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Summary

The Curriculum Specialist is responsible for supporting teaching staff in delivering a quality education curriculum that supports the learning goals of the center. The Curriculum Specialist assists the Curriculum Coordinator with the ordering of supplies and materials to conduct the lessons. The Curriculum Specialist works with the Teachers to ensure they are prepared to deliver the lesson plans and that the lesson plans meet the curriculum guidelines. S/he assists the Curriculum Coordinator with the professional development plan for the center and individual teachers. S/he also assists with quality improvement activities including accreditation self-study.

Duties

• Mentor/Coach teaching staff supporting curriculum that meets the learning goals of the center and supports cognitive development of the children.
• Work with Teachers to develop lesson plans that support curriculum; ensure they have access to appropriate materials.
• Review Teacher notes and comments and make suggestions for improvement.
• Collaborate with Teachers to prepare means of sharing curriculum with parents.
• Conduct classroom/staff/student observations.
• Stay abreast of new developments in early learning curricula; introduce curriculum improvements.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in ECE or relevant field with 12 ECE credits.
• Candidates must pass required state background check.
• Demonstrated experience working with children or excellent customer service.
• Upon hire, must have documentation of a physical examination and a TB Test, to be repeated every two years.

Benefits

• Free health insurance for the base tier.
• Two weeks vacation, two weeks sick, 2 personal days per year.
• Paid week off between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• 12 Paid holidays.
• Simple IRA with 3% match.
• 60% discount on childcare.
• Dental Insurance.
• Free Life Insurance.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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