Education & Curriculum Coordinator

Kids World Learning Center•Statesboro, GA

1d•$14 - $16

About The Position

Kids World Learning Center is seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, organized, and collaborative Education & Curriculum Coordinator to join its Leadership Team. The role supports educators, strengthens classroom practices, monitors curriculum implementation, and helps maintain the center’s educational quality standards. The coordinator works directly with teachers to align lesson plans, classroom environments, learning experiences, documentation, and daily practices with Kids World’s educational philosophy, Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS), Georgia Pre-K requirements, Quality Rated, and NAEYC accreditation standards, as applicable. The coordinator provides instructional guidance, coaching, mentoring, training, and professional development support to educators; monitors classroom quality and accreditation readiness; and maintains accurate, confidential records of employee training and professional development. The position also supports classroom operations, program improvement, family engagement activities, and center-wide learning experiences. It is accountable to the Owner/Director or designated administrator. The coordinator may assign approved curriculum-related tasks, request instructional documentation, and provide coaching within the responsibilities established by the Owner/Director. Formal discipline, employment-status changes, compensation decisions, and significant operational or policy decisions remain with the Owner/Director or specifically authorized management personnel. Candidates with a strong educational background, management skills, and the ability to learn quickly may be considered even without direct childcare experience. The center’s core values are: Keep Kindness; Wear a Positive Attitude; Listen, Laugh, Learn; Create Joy.

Requirements

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to provide constructive feedback and support employee growth.
Excellent organization, documentation, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Ability to interpret and apply educational standards, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency with computers, digital recordkeeping, and educational technology.
Ability to work independently while following the direction of the Owner/Director.
Willingness to complete required training and maintain applicable credentials.
Candidates without direct childcare experience must demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills, ability to learn quickly, and commitment to mastering early childhood education standards.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Education Leadership, or a closely related field.
Candidates actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience and demonstrated leadership ability may be considered.
Previous experience working in childcare or early childhood education.
Experience in teacher mentoring, supervision, training, or management.
Knowledge of Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS).
Knowledge of Georgia Pre-K program requirements.
Knowledge of Quality Rated standards.
Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards.
Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies.
Knowledge of GaPDS and professional development requirements.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth through school age.

Responsibilities

Review teachers’ lesson plans regularly to ensure learning experiences are developmentally appropriate, engaging, and intentional.
Monitor implementation of approved curricula, including Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies, and other programs adopted by Kids World.
Help educators align lesson plans and activities with GELDS and applicable Georgia Pre-K standards.
Ensure lesson plans address developmental goals, child interests, hands-on learning, and differentiated instruction.
Provide teachers with constructive instructional feedback and guidance, and assist with curriculum resources, classroom materials, and activity planning.
Support child observations, assessments, and documentation of developmental progress.
Support implementation and ongoing maintenance of Quality Rated and NAEYC accreditation standards.
Conduct routine classroom observations, walkthroughs, and quality checks; monitor classroom environments, learning centers, materials, schedules, and instructional practices.
Identify improvement areas and collaborate with teachers on corrective action plans.
Gather, organize, and maintain accreditation documentation and evidence; support classroom readiness for assessments, monitoring visits, and accreditation reviews.
Stay informed about applicable Georgia DECAL licensing requirements and early childhood education best practices, and promptly report compliance concerns to the Owner/Director or designated administrator.
Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, instructional support, onboarding, and training to educators as directed by leadership.
Help educators set achievable professional development goals and conduct follow-up observations to evaluate progress.
Encourage positive guidance, inclusive practices, effective classroom management, developmentally appropriate teaching, continuous learning, accountability, and teamwork.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of required professional development and training hours; monitor requirements, deadlines, and completion status.
Assist staff with navigating GaPDS as appropriate, notify educators and leadership about upcoming deadlines, and identify relevant professional development opportunities.
Support leadership in keeping credentials, training documentation, and continuing education records current.
Monitor classroom organization, learning environments, and appropriate use of materials; help improve schedules, transitions, supervision practices, and child engagement.
Ensure teachers understand and follow curriculum-related policies and procedures; identify classroom resource and supply needs and collaborate with leadership on recurring concerns.
Assist with classroom coverage when necessary and qualified while maintaining primary coordinator responsibilities.
Support special educational initiatives, family engagement activities, and center-wide learning experiences.
Participate in Leadership Team meetings and contribute to program improvement planning.
Provide regular updates to the Owner/Director on classroom quality, teacher progress, training needs, and accreditation readiness.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with educators, families, and leadership; promote teamwork and positive workplace relationships.
Maintain confidentiality regarding employees, children, and families, and model the center’s values, policies, and professional expectations.
Assist with other education-related and operational responsibilities as assigned.
Provide instructional guidance, monitor educational quality, support educator accountability, and follow through on improvement plans within the authority established by the Owner/Director.