Curriculum Coordinator

Job Summary

The Curriculum Coordinator supports the educational programs in the Learning Academy. This person is primarily responsible for supporting the implementation of the Kids ‘R’ Kids Curriculum through initial and ongoing training and support of teachers in the classroom environment. The Curriculum Coordinator also supports the operation and management of the center in capacities outlined by the Owner/Director.

Qualifications

• Certifications or degree in Early Childhood or Primary Education fields.
• Classroom experience in an early childhood setting.
• Evidence of leadership or management in past employment.
• Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, and classroom procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral communication.
• All qualifications must meet state licensing requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Educational Programs

Daily

• Encourages high quality teacher-child interactions.
• Aid Director in assigning continuing education curriculum to teachers and assess progress
• Quality control classroom & teacher engagement
• Oversee administration of all classroom curriculum
• Send daily photos of student activities to marketing director (3-10 photos, 2 videos) – with Front Desk Associate
• Observation forms in classrooms
• Incident/accident reports from classrooms
• Send 5 photos/2 videos to marketing director daily
• Enforce teachers sending photos/curriculum information through parent communication tool

Weekly

• Receive materials list from teachers, order materials, provide materials to teachers
• Classroom bulletin board checks
• Classroom intervention/accountability for teachers/problem solving
• Child placement/deciding developmentally when they move up with teachers
• Transition checklist for teachers made/prepare for summer transition and August transition time periods
• Assists Director in onboarding new teachers and gets them acquainted with new curriculum
• Choose 3 classrooms to step in for quality control of curriculum & working with lead teacher on student assessments and tracking
• Maintain all organization of curriculum items
• Assist teachers with age-appropriate required visual displays providing a print rich environment – Family Information Boards, bulletin boards and displays, state forms, schedules, environmental and functional print, interactive boards, props and enhancements.
• Manages weekly materials list and school wide system for organization of distribution.
• Weekly classroom observations using a documented organized system for teacher monitoring and mentoring sessions during classroom activities.
• Oversee and quality control 2-3 classrooms in the school
  • In weekly team meeting discuss safety, education, customer service and the dedication of the teachers in their classrooms
• Child placement/deciding developmentally when they move up with teachers
• Transition checklist for teachers made/prepare for summer transition and August transition time periods
• Summer camp partnerships/field trips/organizing
• Monthly order Staff apparel

Monthly

• Ensures all student assessments are up-to-date
• Be proactive with ordering materials 1-2 months in advance to store
• Summer camp partnerships/field trips/organizing
• Monthly order Staff apparel
• Graduation & Christmas program planning
• Book fairs, fundraisers, external events & opportunities
• Working knowledge of the Kids ‘R’ Kids curriculum, Learning Management System, and the weblink for all series, guides, supplement materials and programs.
• Arrangement of master copies/CDs of all curriculum materials in one secure location for reference.
• Appropriate room arrangements in all classrooms as it pertains to materials and furniture – active and quiet spaces/stations, whole group and small group arrangements, station management.
• Organization and maintenance of library books, tapes, CDs and classroom signage.
• Curriculum updates, new procedures, communications from the support center as it pertains to curriculum – communication with regional personnel/email addresses.
• Organization and upkeep of teacher observation records and or state required training hours and determined training needs.
• Input for performance reviews for teacher performance and development of PDP (Professional Development Plan).
• With Director - Facilitate and motivate teamwork through contests, staff appreciation days school-wide campaigns, in-house workshops, lunch and learns, etc.
• Participation in staff meetings with school curriculum news.
• Program Review explanation and communication with teaching staff.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of supplies for classroom/teacher use.
• Suggest ways to take learning outside and observe playground activities as part of curriculum execution.
• Promote Pro Solutions trainings and/or online programs as well as KRK proprietary trainings
• Promote school/state health and safety standards.
• Ensures teaching staff informs parents of their child’s progress.
• Reviews classroom lesson plans and postings.
• Plans and assists the management team with child classroom transitions ensuring they are communicated to both the families and teachers in a timely manner.
• Ensures that an assessment is completed for each child and that the child’s progress is communicated to the parents.
• Ensures evidence of learning displays are professional, neat and reflects the curriculum.

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Enrollment

• Keeps parents apprised of Learning Academy’s activities.
• Assist management with any family issues relating to the classroom so that they are resolved quickly.
• Assist with the curriculum explanation in a tour with a potential new family.

Center Staff

• Ensures that proper child-staff ratios are maintained.
• Encourages high quality teacher-child interactions.
• Responsible for staff orientation, training, and mentoring. Follows and implements Kids ‘R’ Kids and state training guidelines with every new employee.
• Ensures that each staff member receives and understands his/her job description, policies and procedures, and orientation materials.
• Maintains staff training records on all center employees as required by state licensing regulations.
• Coaches and counsels staff members when necessary.
• Participates in all staff training sessions, meetings, and programs as requested by the Director and sponsored by the Learning Academy. Willing to lead session if requested to do so by the Director.
• Supervises and mentors all teachers to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of each child in the classroom.
• Supervises and mentors all teachers in the required skills and expertise needed to ensure an appropriate classroom environment.

Customer Relations

• Develops and actively maintains positive communications with families and staff.
• Recognizes parent concerns, evaluates course of action and responds appropriately to the needs of families. Communicates family concerns to the Director. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding children and families.

Relationships with Families

• Maintains effective communications with families.
• Listens attentively to their concerns and takes appropriate action - Is available to parents at their convenience.
• Conducts parent meetings and other conferences as appropriate.

General

• Effectively resolves problems related to the management of the center. Seeks assistance from the Director and/or Owner when appropriate.
• Must be able to react quickly with sound judgment and problem-solving skills in complex and critical situations, such as injuries and accidents.
• Must use excellent verbal and written communication skills with parents, children, and staff.
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and holding children in accordance with local state requirements.
• Plans work schedules and supervises staff.
• Completes all required paperwork and record keeping on a timely basis and maintains same in an organized, up-to-date manner.
• Evaluates staff performance.
• Keeps Director apprised in a timely manner of all critical areas of responsibility, including serious student accidents, employee issues and significant events. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all state licensing authorities, approved vendors, and community contacts.
• Represents the interests of Kids ‘R Kids Learning Academies in the community.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds