Job Description

Responsive recruiter
At The Goddard School of Fairfield, we are committed to providing a high-quality early childhood education experience in a nurturing and engaging environment. We are seeking a Curriculum Specialist who is passionate about supporting teachers, enhancing classroom quality, and ensuring curriculum excellence across all classrooms.




The Curriculum Specialist plays a key leadership role in maintaining and improving the implementation of our curriculum. This position focuses on staff training, classroom support, curriculum oversight, and ensuring classrooms are organized, engaging, and aligned with learning goals.

Daily Responsibilities

• Onboard and train new staff (trainings, webinars, lesson planning)
• Set up new staff in systems and review curriculum expectations
• Monitor classroom supplies and inventory levels
• Compile weekly supply order lists (WOL lessons)
• Track toys and materials needing repair or replacement
• Check playground and outdoor classroom activities
• Oversee daily planned activities in each playground
• Conduct and support playground lessons
• Perform naptime classroom check-ins
• Meet with staff to review lesson plans
• Organize indoor and outdoor playground supply bins
• Log and submit items for ordering
• Check classroom center signs and bins for consistency
• Ensure learning stations are stocked, labeled, and organized
• Conduct classroom observations (1–2 rooms daily)
• Review classroom organization, management, and lesson plans
• Identify areas for improvement and provide feedback
• Encourage intentional documentation (photos) of learning goals

Weekly Responsibilities

• Monitor and update classroom assessments; retrain teachers as needed
• Support teachers with assessment completion and accuracy
• Research and assign staff trainings and webinars
• Review classroom newsletters for quality and accuracy

Monthly Responsibilities

• Attend and support teacher/family conferences
• Plan and organize conferences (twice per year)
• Ensure classrooms meet all required standards
• Rotate WOL/LLL books for new curriculum units
• Inventory and organize classroom books
• Maintain the book checkout system
• Participate in staff meetings
• Provide curriculum updates and training insights to leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
• Experience in early childhood education (teaching and/or leadership)
• Strong understanding of curriculum planning and classroom management
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to coach, train, and support teaching staff
• Passion for high-quality early childhood education

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity for leadership growth
• Competitive compensation based on experience

This Is Your Moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

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