Daycare Classroom Mentor/Coach (Curriculum Coordinator)

• Mentor, coach, and support classroom teachers and assistant teachers in effective teaching practices.
• Provide guidance on lesson planning, curriculum implementation, classroom management, and child engagement.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K classrooms.
• Review lesson plans and classroom activities to ensure alignment with developmental goals and program standards.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback and individualized coaching.
• Model effective teaching strategies, positive guidance, communication, and interactions with children.
• Help teachers create engaging learning environments that promote cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development.
• Support teachers in differentiating activities to meet individual children's developmental needs.
• Maintain curriculum calendars, planning resources, lesson templates, and classroom materials.
• Assist with onboarding and training new teachers and classroom staff.
• Identify professional development needs and provide or coordinate training opportunities.
• Promote consistency in curriculum implementation and classroom expectations across the center.
• Collaborate with the Director and teaching team to address classroom challenges and develop solutions.
• Support compliance with center policies, state licensing requirements, health and safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Assist with assessment, documentation, portfolios, and developmental progress tracking as required by the program.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with families when appropriate and in coordination with center leadership.
• Participate in staff meetings, curriculum meetings, professional development, and center events.
• Step into classrooms as needed to provide coverage, demonstrate best practices, or support teachers and children.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working in a licensed childcare, daycare, preschool, or early learning environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Experience creating, implementing, or coordinating early childhood curriculum preferred.
• Previous classroom leadership, mentoring, coaching, or teacher-support experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide supportive and constructive feedback to teaching staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, children, and families.
• Must meet all applicable state childcare licensing requirements, including background checks, required training, certifications, and health/safety requirements.

• Instructional Leadership
• Teacher Coaching & Mentoring
• Early Childhood Curriculum Development
• Child Development Knowledge
• Classroom Management
• Professional Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Organization & Follow-Through
• Problem Solving
• Positive Leadership