Curriculum Coordinator

The Learning Experience (TLE)

Position Overview

The Learning Experience is seeking a passionate, organized, and knowledgeable Curriculum Coordinator to support the educational excellence and overall quality of our center. This individual will play an essential role in ensuring our curriculum is implemented consistently, teachers feel confident and supported in their classrooms, and our center maintains the highest standards of health, safety, and educational quality.

The Curriculum Coordinator is a back-of-house leadership and support position responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing teaching staff, monitoring curriculum implementation, conducting classroom observations, and ensuring center-wide compliance with health, safety, and operational expectations.

This position works closely with center leadership and teaching teams to create a positive, engaging, safe, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for every child. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, approachable, and passionate about helping teachers grow while ensuring our families receive the exceptional experience they expect from The Learning Experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Curriculum Implementation & Educational Excellence

Ensure The Learning Experience curriculum is being implemented consistently and effectively throughout all classrooms.
Support teachers with lesson planning, activity preparation, and curriculum execution.
Regularly review classroom lesson plans, weekly activities, learning objectives, and curriculum materials.
Ensure classrooms are providing developmentally appropriate, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences.
Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs and observations to assess curriculum implementation and classroom engagement.
Identify opportunities for improvement and provide teachers with actionable feedback and resources.
Ensure learning environments reflect the curriculum, are organized, engaging, and support children's developmental needs.
Assist teachers in incorporating hands-on learning, creative experiences, and purposeful play into their daily routines.
Help ensure classrooms are utilizing curriculum resources and materials appropriately.
Monitor classroom transitions, daily schedules, and routines to ensure consistency with educational expectations.

2. Teacher Coaching, Mentoring & Staff Development

Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, and support to teachers and classroom staff.
Build positive relationships with teaching teams while creating an environment where staff feel comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance.
Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to help teachers strengthen their teaching practices.
Model effective classroom management, positive guidance techniques, and developmentally appropriate interactions.
Identify individual and classroom-wide training opportunities.
Support onboarding and training of new teaching staff, ensuring they understand curriculum expectations, classroom procedures, and center standards.
Partner with center leadership to identify performance concerns and develop improvement plans when necessary.
Recognize and celebrate teachers who demonstrate excellence and consistently meet expectations.
Help establish a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Provide resources, demonstrations, and hands-on assistance when teachers need additional support.

3. Health, Safety & Compliance

Maintain consistent oversight of health and safety standards throughout the center.
Conduct routine classroom and facility safety inspections to ensure all areas meet company, state licensing, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor classrooms for proper supervision, classroom ratios, safe sleep practices, sanitation, and overall child safety.
Ensure staff are following proper handwashing, diapering, toileting, food handling, cleaning, and sanitizing procedures.
Monitor playground safety, classroom equipment, learning materials, and overall facility conditions.
Ensure required health and safety documentation, classroom logs, checklists, and daily records are completed accurately and consistently.
Identify potential safety concerns and immediately communicate and address them with the appropriate leadership team members.
Assist with preparation for state licensing visits, corporate visits, and internal quality assurance inspections.
Reinforce emergency preparedness procedures and ensure staff understand and follow established protocols.
Support ongoing training and accountability surrounding health, safety, and licensing requirements.

4. Classroom Quality & Center Standards

Complete daily classroom walkthroughs to ensure classrooms are clean, organized, fully prepared, and operating according to TLE expectations.
Monitor classroom environments, including learning centers, displays, materials, and overall presentation.
Ensure teachers are prepared for the day and have the necessary curriculum materials and classroom resources.
Observe teacher-child interactions and promote positive relationships, engagement, and meaningful learning opportunities.
Monitor classroom routines, transitions, and daily schedules.
Identify areas where additional support, supplies, training, or improvements may be needed.
Work collaboratively with the leadership team to maintain consistent standards across every classroom.
Assist in ensuring the center is always prepared for tours, family visits, and corporate or licensing inspections.

5. Administrative & Operational Support

Provide administrative and organizational support to the center leadership team as needed.
Assist with maintaining curriculum resources, training records, classroom documentation, and compliance checklists.
Help track classroom observations, coaching conversations, and follow-up action items.
Assist with new staff orientation and ongoing professional development.
Communicate classroom concerns, staffing support needs, and operational observations to center leadership.
Support the leadership team with special projects, center initiatives, and quality improvement goals.
Help ensure staff are following established policies, procedures, and expectations.
Maintain a visible and supportive presence throughout the center while balancing administrative responsibilities.

6. Team Collaboration & Family Experience

Partner with the Center Director and leadership team to support the overall success of the center.
Help create a positive, professional, and collaborative workplace culture.
Support teachers in creating welcoming, nurturing, and engaging classroom environments.
Promote consistency in the educational experience provided to every child.
When appropriate, assist with family questions or classroom concerns by partnering with center leadership.
Support center events, family engagement activities, and special educational initiatives.
Always represent The Learning Experience with professionalism, positivity, and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

Previous experience in early childhood education is required.
Previous experience in a leadership, coaching, mentoring, or curriculum-focused role is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of early childhood development, age-appropriate learning practices, and classroom management.
Familiarity with state childcare licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and childcare best practices.
Experience supporting teachers with curriculum implementation and classroom quality.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to provide constructive feedback while building positive and trusting relationships with staff.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail.
Strong understanding of the importance of child supervision, safety, and compliance.
CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
Must meet all applicable state licensing qualifications and background screening requirements.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Curriculum Coordinator is someone who:

Is passionate about early childhood education and believes in the importance of quality learning experiences.
Enjoys developing others and helping teachers become the best educators they can be.
Is comfortable holding staff accountable while maintaining a positive and supportive approach.
Has a strong eye for detail and notices when something needs attention.
Is proactive and takes initiative rather than waiting to be asked.
Can confidently identify concerns, communicate solutions, and follow through.
Is organized, dependable, and able to balance time between classrooms and administrative responsibilities.
Understands that curriculum, health, safety, and classroom quality go hand in hand.
Leads by example and builds trust through consistency, professionalism, and approachability.

What Success Looks Like in This Position

Success in the Curriculum Coordinator role means:

Curriculum is being implemented consistently and effectively in every classroom.
Teachers feel supported, confident, and equipped with the tools they need to succeed.
Classroom observations and coaching result in measurable improvements.
Health, safety, and licensing standards are consistently maintained.
Classrooms are organized, engaging, clean, and prepared for daily learning.
Documentation and required checklists are accurate and completed on time.
New team members receive appropriate training and ongoing support.
Classroom concerns are identified early and addressed proactively.
The center leadership team has a reliable partner in maintaining educational excellence and operational consistency.

Position Expectations

This is a primarily back-of-house support and leadership position with a strong daily presence throughout the center. The Curriculum Coordinator is expected to spend time in classrooms observing, coaching, supporting teachers, and ensuring standards are being met, while also completing administrative responsibilities.

This role is not designed to be assigned to one classroom on a consistent basis. Flexibility is essential, as the needs of the center, teachers, and children will vary throughout the day.

The Curriculum Coordinator will report directly to the Center Director and work closely with the center leadership team to support the overall success, quality, and reputation of The Learning Experience.

At The Learning Experience, we believe every child deserves an amazing early education experience. The Curriculum Coordinator helps make that possible by empowering our teachers, strengthening our classrooms, and ensuring excellence in everything we do!

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