Curriculum Specialist

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

The Curriculum Specialist (CS) is responsible for creating curriculum and instructional resources and developing lessons and learning experiences utilizing current research-based best practice. The CS also creates professional development for school and field staff, while collecting and analyzing relevant curriculum-related data to ensure high-quality programs in all LCG schools. The CS will build strong relationships with key stakeholders to help support effective implementation of key education initiatives.

Essential Functions:

1. Create and write new proprietary curriculum and enhancements to existing curriculum and teacher’s guidance used to help school staff implement curriculum as intended.
2. Participate in the creation, development, and implementation of curriculum, tools and resources that will differentiate and strengthen Learning Care Group education programs.
3. Contribute to consistent and continuing review, revision and improvement of curriculum. 
4. Seek and examine new research and strategies related to curriculum, behavior, classroom management, coaching, leadership, and family communication.
5. Assist the field (Division Vice President, Region Manager, District Manager, Director, and Teachers) in education- and curriculum-related areas, including programs, family communication, and staff guidance.
6. Create and log documentation related to curriculum and education needs as needed.
7. Participate in and deliver curriculum training as it relates to topics such as new curriculum or curriculum enhancements, acquisition and new builds, and teacher professional development. 
8. Support onsite school and classroom setup for photo and video shoots, as needed.
9. Execute tasks associated with large projects as directed by Education Manager or Department Director and partner cross-functionally with departments such as Marketing, Safety and Compliance, and Operations to deliver results as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field required.
• Master’s degree in early childhood preferred.
• Minimum 3 years teaching and/or leadership experience in the early childhood, Kindergarten, or early elementary space.
• Previous experience in a licensed childcare center as a Lead Teacher, Assistant Director or Director preferred.
• Experience creating professional development and training resources preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external customers.
• Capable of working with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
• Effective communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal.
• Proficient time management, organizational skills, and ability to meet established deadlines.
• Skilled researcher and writer.
• Strong ability to present, train and/or facilitate both in person and virtually.
• Proficient computer skills with strong understanding of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and Outlook.

Travel:
Variable up to 25%

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation based on position, education and experience. Bi-weekly paid. 
  • $73-79,000 base salary.
  • This position is also eligible for our Support Central bonus program which is based on annual achievement of company performance.
• Health and Wellness Benefits 
  • Employees are eligible for a variety of health and welfare benefits based on their Full-time or Part-time status on their date of hire, which include medical, dental, vision, healthcare & dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs), life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pre-paid legal, pet insurance and identity theft protection.
  • Employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan after 30 days of employment. Participating employees are also eligible to receive a company provided match on their elective deferrals once they reach 1 year of employment with the company.
• Employee perks/discounts 
  • Education assistance including tuition reimbursement
  • Childcare discount available to all employees
  • Corporate partner Discounts
• This position is eligible for paid time off.  All Corporate employees are enrolled in our Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) plan.  This plan allows for flexibility and discretion between employees and managers in taking time off - with no set accrual for vacation or sick time. Employees can use Flexible PTO for any reason and is compliant with the Colorado Healthy Families Work Act.
• Applications accepted through 12/15/25.
   

Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.