Curriculum Instruction Specialist - Interventionist Early Childhood

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.

Job Summary:

The Early Childhood Curriculum & Instruction Specialist provides consistent, reliable support to early childhood teachers in their role through regular attendance and by modeling best practices, providing coaching, resources, and trainings teachers need to be successful and align to state early learning standards.  

Job Responsibilities

• Provides content specific guidance, modeling, and monitoring in all content areas for early childhood classroom teachers and administrators in UCP Charter Schools.
• Provides technical assistance and support to teachers and Principals by interpreting data, assisting with program planning, and providing feedback concerning curriculum implementation for Early Childhood.
• Monitors implementation of program design and best practices in classrooms and provides feedback/plans for improvement on a consortium-wide level.
• Supports teachers in developing high quality lesson plans that align to state Early childhood standards.
• Supports staffing and onboarding.
• Uses data-based decision making, CLASS expertise, and ongoing observations, to document progress, guide professional development, complete evaluations, and support continuous quality improvement.
• Supports classroom management.
• Ensures developmentally appropriate practices for children and integrates School Readiness Goals.
• Builds capacity for teachers by supporting them through conducting classroom observations to identify strengths and deficiencies related to content instruction and program implementation and actively utilizes UCP’s coaching cycle.
• Develops and provides professional development for early childhood education staff.
• Assists with planning and hosting school/kindergarten readiness family engagement events.
• Assists in collaboration of curriculum writing across content areas and other instructional programs as appropriate.
• Provides feedback related to curriculum adaptations/assists in developing and executing implementation plan for curriculum.
• Assists campuses to ensure all DCF staffing compliance requirements are met.
• Fosters strong relationships with teachers and community partners to enhance overall program quality.
• Assists in related grant writing.
• Completes required reports/compliance documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What UCP Offers

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.

Education and Training: 

• Valid Florida’s teaching certificate (PreK-3^rd grade or Birth to 4)
• ESE endorsement or certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education (or additional teaching experience with alternative certification)

Minimum Experience/Skills

• 5 years of successful teaching experience in a Pre-K classroom (students with and without disabilities)
• 3 years of experience in a related school leadership role
• Has experience with leading MTSS processes and ability to create and/or re-deliver consortium trainings
• Experience in utilizing the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards 
• Familiar with state testing requirements for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) 
• Experience in curriculum and assessment development 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Understands and utilizes data analysis to improve student achievement
• Creative, energetic, self-starter able to prioritize and work independently with minimal guidance
• Think critically to effectively organize and analyze information and anticipate potential challenges or new information when solving problems. Integrates and act upon new information quickly and is comfortable thinking about details and the big picture 

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000