Curriculum Coordinator

The Learning Experience•Toms River, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience in Toms River is hiring a Curriculum Coordinator to oversee curriculum implementation, classroom quality, and teacher development at its early childhood education center. Working with the Center Director, the coordinator coaches teachers, monitors classroom practices, supports child assessments, and helps maintain consistent educational and licensing standards. The role supports engaging classrooms, positive teacher-child interactions, developmentally appropriate teaching practices, and welcoming learning environments. It leads curriculum and teacher-development priorities, including implementation of TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, identifying training needs, supporting onboarding, and following through on coaching and classroom improvement plans. The Curriculum Coordinator observes and mentors teachers, provides practical feedback and classroom support, assists with staff development and family communication, and partners with the Center Director on teacher performance. The role also monitors instructional quality, lesson planning, assessments, documentation, learning environments, and compliance with childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements. The coordinator represents TLE's educational standards to families and may support center tours, events, and community engagement.

Requirements

At least 1 year of early childhood education leadership, curriculum, or teacher development experience.
Experience in childcare, preschool, daycare, or early childhood education.
Must meet applicable state Director, Administrator, or curriculum leadership requirements.
Knowledge of child development, curriculum, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Strong communication, organization, observation, and coaching skills.
Must meet applicable licensing, background screening, health, and training requirements.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of early childhood education leadership, curriculum, or teacher development experience preferred.
Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing teachers preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Support engaging classrooms where children and teachers can succeed.
Promote positive teacher-child interactions and model developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
Build positive relationships with children, families, and teachers.
Support welcoming and engaging classroom environments.
Oversee consistent implementation of TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum®.
Identify classroom, curriculum, and teacher training needs.
Support teacher onboarding and curriculum training.
Follow through on coaching and classroom improvement plans.
Observe, coach, and mentor teachers, providing clear feedback and practical classroom support.
Lead or support staff development and teacher training.
Support family conferences and communication about children's development.
Partner with the Center Director on teacher performance and development.
Conduct classroom observations and monitor instructional quality.
Support lesson planning and developmentally appropriate practices.
Ensure child assessments are completed accurately and on schedule.
Use observations and assessment information to guide teacher coaching.
Maintain required curriculum and classroom documentation.
Support compliance with childcare licensing, health, safety, and supervision requirements.
Monitor classroom materials and learning environments.
Help families understand TLE's curriculum and approach to early learning.
Support family engagement and retention.
Maintain consistent curriculum and classroom quality standards.
Support center tours, events, and community engagement when needed.