Job Description

Job Location: BATH, ME 04530
Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Position Summary:
The Education and Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of curriculum and instructional practices across the childcare programs. This role supports educators through coaching, training, and collaboration to ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that align with organizational goals, state standards, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum frameworks that support children’s development and learning outcomes
- Ensure curriculum aligns with state standards, licensing requirements, and evidence-based practices
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and professional development to teaching staff
- Collaborate with educators to plan engaging, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning experiences
- Observe classrooms regularly and provide constructive feedback to support instructional quality
- Support lesson planning, assessment practices, and documentation of child progress
- Analyze program data and child outcomes to inform curriculum enhancements and staff training needs
- Lead onboarding and orientation for new teaching staff related to curriculum and instructional practices
- Stay current on early childhood education trends, research, and best practices
- Partner with leadership to support accreditation, quality improvement initiatives, and compliance efforts
- Communicate effectively with families regarding curriculum approaches and learning goals
- Direct support in classrooms, as needed, up to 10 hours per week.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of teaching experience in early childhood or a related educational setting
- Experience in curriculum development, coaching, or instructional leadership
- Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices including NAEYC and MELDS.
- Familiarity with state licensing regulations and quality rating systems
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with staff, families, and community partners
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
- Experience facilitating professional development and adult learning
- Strong observational and assessment skills
- Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable strategies
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices
- Collaborative, reflective, and growth-oriented mindset

Work Environment:
- Primarily based in an early childhood or educational setting
- Regular classroom observations and staff interactions required
- Occasional evening meetings or professional development sessions may be required
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to move throughout classrooms, including sitting on the floor, bending, and standing for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds as needed