Preschool Curriculum Coach & Classroom Mentor

The Learning Experience; Acworth (GA); Hybrid; 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 is seeking a Classroom Mentor/Coach (Curriculum Coordinator) to lead instructional practices and curriculum support across our daycare classrooms. You will coach teachers, guide lesson planning, and coordinate developmentally appropriate curricula for infants through Pre-K, ensuring a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment and strong family communication.

You'll collaborate with the Director and staff to ensure alignment with program standards, health and safety

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience in licensed childcare or early learning environment preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices desired.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and support classroom teachers in effective teaching practices.
• Guide lesson planning, curriculum implementation, classroom management, and child engagement.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants to Pre-K.

Skills

Childcare experience

Curriculum leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Feedback

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's 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.