Director of Curriculum & Instruction
About The Position
The Director of Curriculum serves as the educational leader of the campus. Working in close partnership with the Principal, this position is responsible for curriculum implementation, educator development, classroom excellence, licensing compliance, and day-to-day school operations. Together, the Principal and Director of Curriculum provide collaborative leadership to ensure exceptional educational experiences for students, outstanding support for families, and operational excellence throughout the school. Licensing Designation This position may serve as the Center Director or as the designated Director Designee under Utah Child Care Licensing. When serving as the Director Designee, this position is responsible for carrying out the duties and authority of the Center Director during the Center Director’s absence, in accordance with Utah Administrative Code R381-100-7.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in early childhood education required
- Montessori classroom experience required
- Must meet Utah Child Care Licensing requirements for a Director Designee under Utah Administrative Code R381-100-7, including qualifications necessary to assume the duties and authority of the Center Director when serving in the Director's absence, as follows: (a) a currently valid national certification, including: (i) a Certified Childcare Professional issued by the National Child Care Association; (ii) a Child Development Associate (CDA) issued by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition; or (iii) other equivalent credentials as approved by the Utah Office of Licensing (OL); (b) a National Administrator Credential with at least 60 hours of equivalent training as approved by OL; (c) any bachelor's or higher education degree with at least 60 hours of coursework in child development, social and emotional development, and the child care environment, or 60 hours of equivalent training as approved by OL; (d) at least 12 college credit hours of child development courses; or (e) at least an associate degree in early childhood development or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop educators to achieve instructional excellence
- Strong knowledge of curriculum implementation, classroom management, child development, and best practices in early childhood education
- Must pass and maintain Utah Child Care Licensing background screening clearance.
- Strong communication, organization, and team leadership skills
- Commitment to maintaining licensing compliance and regulatory standards.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Montessori Education, or a related field preferred
- leadership or instructional coaching experience preferred
- Montessori credential or formal Montessori training strongly preferred
- Experience with Reggio Emilia-inspired practices and child-centered learning approaches preferred
- Experience supporting accreditation, quality improvement initiatives, or NAEYC standards preferred
- Passion for supporting children, families, and educators while fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Responsibilities
- Serve as Assistant Principal and member of the campus leadership team
- Partner with the Principal to oversee daily school operations
- Maintain Director Designee credential and lead campus operations in the Principal's absence
- Support achievement of enrollment, retention, and school performance goals
- Direct all curriculum implementation and instructional quality initiatives
- Conduct classroom observations and coaching sessions
- Lead professional development and mentoring programs
- Support educator evaluations and performance improvement plans
- Partner with the Principal to recruit, onboard, and retain high-quality educators
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable school culture
- Promote Ivybrook Academy's mission, values, and educational philosophy
- Uphold NAEYC-aligned standards and best practices in early childhood education
- Ensure compliance with all licensing, health, safety, and regulatory requirements
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and student-centered school culture
- Obtain and maintain Director Designee credentials under Utah Child Care Licensing
- Support compliance with Utah Administrative Code R381-100-7 and related licensing requirements
- Ensure staff qualifications, required training, and child-to-caregiver ratios meet state standards
- Support licensing inspections, documentation, and emergency preparedness procedures
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
