SHELTERING ARMS
EARLY EDUCATION AND FAMILY CENTERS
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OFFICIAL TITLE Curriculum Specialist
SUPERVISOR Center Director
SALARY RANGE In accordance with Sheltering Arms Salary Schedules
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Full-Time, Full Year overtime exempt
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DESCRIPTION:
The Curriculum Specialist works in a center to ensure quality education standards; acts as a role model regarding teaching techniques, discipline and professional growth and development; acts as a liaison between teaching staff and center management; maintains center resource and supply areas. Provides onsite staff training and assists with area and agency wide training. Serves as a member of the Center Management Team, taking responsibility for center operations in the absence of the Center Director and Family Support Coach.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Routinely observes in classroom using Sheltering Arms classroom observation forms, monthly focus checklists, NAEYC, ITERS, ECERS, CLASS, RRFTS and other related curriculum observation checklists.
Assists teachers in self-evaluation and goal setting, follows up on previous goals.
Serves as a mentor teacher working in classrooms when there is a teacher shortage or need for technical assistance.
Models and provides coaching for developmentally appropriate practice for teachers in the classrooms.
Meets regularly as part of the management team to share concerns and progress.
Conducts lead teacher meetings at least twice a month.
Assists Center Director in establishing agenda for staff meeting.
Assists Center Director and Lead Teachers in conducting new teacher orientation.
Assists Center Director with classroom teacher performance appraisals.
Checks lesson plans weekly and gives feedback and approval.
Works one-on-one with classroom staff to foster continued professional growth and development.
Keeps track of educational materials and makes them available to staff as needed (resource books, training manuals, etc.)
Ensures that resource and supply areas are organized and orderly.
Checks classroom inventories and assists Center Director in ordering appropriate materials.
Provides onsite staff training for teachers and parents and assists with area and agency training.
Follows up with teachers who have received training to ensure implementation in the classroom.
Trains staff on and monitors developmental assessment data entry and use in weekly lesson plans.
Meets regularly with Director of Early Learning to share curriculum concerns and assist in development of curriculum materials necessary for the implementation of the educational program.
Participates in staff and parent meetings, as needed.
Keeps informed of current information on child development by reading and attending conferences and workshops.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:
The Curriculum Specialist must demonstrate:
Strong knowledge of child development and early childhood education practices.
Knowledge of state and national licensing and regulatory standards.
Effective leadership, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Cultural competence and sensitivity within diverse communities.
Strict adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards.
Professional integrity, fairness, compassion, and consistency.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and three years administrative or supervisory experience.
OR
Master's in early childhood education or closely related field and one year administrative or supervisory experience.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The Curriculum Specialist may be expected to:
1. Lift and carry children and equipment, 30lbs unassisted and 50lbs with assistance.
2. Capability to sit on the floor and stand up independently to interact with children.
3. Clean and maintain equipment and the center.
4. Take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, and staff due to the potential exposure to anyone who may be ill and/or contagious.
5. Work in a busy and occasionally noisy environment where there may be a number of activities and situations happening at once.
6. Ability to use arms and legs and moving their whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
7. Ability to learn/use technology.
8. Ability to pass a hearing test.
9. Visually observe children from all areas of the classroom and playground from a distance of at least 20 feet.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel to various centers may be required as well as rotating schedules. Background check, fingerprinting, and drug test are required prior to hire date.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated consistent with Sheltering Arms evaluation policy.
Date Established:
Date(s) Revised 5/6/2026
This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by leadership. Sheltering Arms reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.
Sheltering Arms Early Education & Family Centers is one of Atlanta’s largest, and most respected nonprofits, providing nationally-acclaimed, effective early education and child care for 2,400 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers each day. Founded by volunteers in 1888, Sheltering Arms is different because of its quality, because it serves all families regardless of income, and because its comprehensive services build strong families and communities. Sheltering Arms has 13 centers in Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton and Gwinnett counties.
