Preschool administrator coach Daycare Mentor Curriculum coordinator

The Learning Experience #449; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

The Learning Experience #449 is seeking a Classroom Mentor/Coach (Curriculum Coordinator) to provide instructional leadership, coaching, and curriculum support to daycare teachers and staff. You will ensure lesson planning, environments, and routines support developmental, social-emotional, and educational needs of young children.

The role focuses on mentoring teachers, coordinating developmentally appropriate curriculum, and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning setting across

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience in licensed childcare or early learning.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Experience leading or coaching in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and support classroom teachers and assistants in effective teaching practices.
• Provide guidance on lesson planning, curriculum implementation, classroom management, and child engagement.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor developmentally appropriate curriculum for various age groups.
• Review lesson plans to ensure alignment with goals and program standards.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback and individualized coaching.
• Model effective teaching strategies and positive guidance with children.
• Help teachers create engaging learning environments promoting development.
• Support differentiation to meet individual developmental needs.

Skills

Curriculum coaching

Mentoring

Educational leadership

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

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.

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.