Part-time Preschool Administrator

Ivybrook Academy Seven Hills | Part-Time Position

Ivybrook Academy is an innovative preschool inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies. We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Curriculum Director who is passionate about early childhood education and helping educators create meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children.

This hands-on role is ideal for an experienced educator or instructional coach who enjoys working directly alongside teachers, strengthening classroom practices, and supporting curriculum implementation. The Curriculum Director plays an important role in maintaining the quality and consistency of our educational program while ensuring educators feel supported in their work with children.

This is a part-time, on-campus position working approximately Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The role is primarily classroom-based, with approximately 80% of the time dedicated to classroom support and educator coaching and 20% dedicated to curriculum oversight and administrative responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, flexible, and comfortable balancing instructional coaching with the practical, day-to-day needs of a preschool environment.

Classroom Support and Educator Coaching

• Observe classrooms regularly and provide constructive, strengths-based feedback to educators.
• Coach and support teachers in lesson delivery, classroom interactions, and effective use of the learning environment.
• Model effective teaching practices and assist educators with implementing developmentally appropriate learning objectives.
• Help educators differentiate lesson plans to address children's individual needs and learning styles.
• Support teachers with classroom documentation, including capturing and sharing evidence of children's learning and play through the Student Hub app.
• Remain visible and available throughout the school day to provide classroom support, answer questions, and help educators navigate daily challenges.

Curriculum Oversight and Documentation

• Lead curriculum meetings to review learning objectives and support consistent curriculum implementation across classrooms.
• Ensure weekly learning objectives are communicated to families.
• Review biweekly Global Investigations newsletters for quality, accuracy, and alignment with the school's educational philosophy.
• Review classroom documentation in the Student Hub app to ensure timely, meaningful posts that reflect children's learning and play.

Administrative and Operational Support

• Maintain accurate student records, enrollment folders, portfolios, and emergency binder rosters.
• Assist with parent communication
• Support classroom operations by providing coverage for educator bathroom breaks, behavior resets, and other immediate needs.
• Provide scheduled lunch breaks for extended-day educators.
• Assist with student drop-off and pickup procedures, respond to injuries according to school protocols, and ensure appropriate incident documentation and family notification.
• Participate in marketing and community events as needed.

• Experience in teaching, instructional coaching, curriculum development, or educational leadership.
• A strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with educators and provide supportive, constructive feedback.
• A collaborative, flexible, and solutions-oriented approach to daily responsibilities.
• A genuine interest in working directly in preschool classrooms and supporting both educators and students.

Experience with Montessori, Reggio Emilia, or other child-centered educational approaches is a plus.

• A part-time weekday schedule.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition discounts.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on curriculum quality, educator growth, and children's learning experiences.

We welcome candidates who are excited about the opportunity to combine instructional coaching, curriculum oversight, and hands-on classroom support in a collaborative early childhood education environment.