What are the responsibilities and job description for the Curriculum Coordinator position at Kiddie Academy?
Our Company Culture:
We are looking for candidates who want to become apart of our work family! If you feel you can meet our core values and want to join a hard-working and caring team, then we encourage you to apply!
We hire and retain educators based on our 6 core values; 1) Be Respectful, 2) Provide "The Egg" Customer Service, 3)Positive Vibes Only, 4) Be a Team Player 5) Dependability, 6) Have FUN!!!
DESCRIPTION:
- Successful candidates will possess a minimum of five years’ experience as an Early Childhood Educator with proven leadership success in creating an environment of learning for children, as well as professional development for the team.
- Under general direction by the Academy Director, will provide onsite instructional support, mentoring and coaching to teachers to enhance the quality of early care and instructional programs.
- Essential skill sets for the chosen candidate will include flexibility, creativity, proactive management with excellent organizational and communication skills for interacting with children and adults.
- Must be able to meet all Texas State requirements for directing an early childhood center, as well as, experience taking a center through national accreditation. A true commitment to quality is required.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Ensure that our proprietary Life Essentials curriculum is presented as intended; ensuring that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning.
- Work closely with the academy staff on building relationships with families and increasing retention.
- Responsible for training, motivating and assessing staff; assisting in the assignment and direction of staff.
- Plans academy activities and actively participates in, team meetings, training sessions, open houses, family/community activities, and planning sessions.
- Performs regular observations of classrooms to provide feedback and direction that ensures the Kiddie Academy curriculum is being utilized as expected and learning is accomplished.
- Actively manages the process for accreditation and maintaining standards and procedures.
- Ensures that quality control programs are sound and meets all State and Kiddie Academy requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must have or in pursuit of Associate of Arts Degree or equivalent in Early Childhood Education and/or 5 years experience working in a child care center.
- Candidate must meet state minimum requirements for education and experience.
- Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.
- Must be able to quickly and safely evacuate groups of children in an emergency or preparation drill setting, with or without notice.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background and drug screen
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