Are you looking to make an impact in future generations? Do you want to guide the future leaders of our community? At Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prairie Hills will are looking for passionate, loving, and dedicated teachers to help us with this cause. Our teachers will be able to provide not only the education for the children under our care, but they will also provide a loving environment for these children to grow outside of their homes.

Core Principles

We are looking for individuals who exemplify the following core values:

• Love
• Virtue
• Attention to Detail
• Genuine care for others that results in extra attention
• Fun
• Respect
• A Growth Mindset

Our purpose at Kids ‘R’ Kids of Prairie Hills is to unite to develop children within our community. We will unite with families to develop the next generations of children into intelligent, healthy, productive, and unique individuals. We achieve this goal by developing relationships built on joy, trust, and love with our families and teachers to make a positive impact on our community. “Hug First, then Teach”

Job Summary

The Curriculum Coordinator supports the educational programs in the Learning Academy. This person is primarily responsible for supporting the implementation of the Kids ‘R’ Kids Curriculum through initial and ongoing training and support of teachers in the classroom environment. The Curriculum Coordinator also supports the operation and management of the center in capacities outlined by the Director.

Qualifications

• Certifications or degree in Early Childhood or Primary Education fields.
• Classroom experience in an early childhood setting.
• Evidence of leadership or management in past employment.
• Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, and classroom procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written and oral communication.
• All qualifications must meet state licensing requirements.
• Three references (non-relation) that speak to your character and competence.
• Pass a background check

Job Responsibilities

Educational Programs

• Always ensures implementation and organization of the Kids ‘R’ Kids curriculum in each classroom.
• Working knowledge of the Kids ‘R’ Kids curriculum, Learning Management System, and the weblink for all series, guides, supplement materials and programs.
• Decision process for developmentally appropriate curriculum to be used by each classroom/suite.
• Distribution of all curriculum print material to teachers as needed.
• Arrangement of master copies/CDs of all curriculum materials in one secure location for reference.
• Appropriate room arrangements in all classrooms as it pertains to materials and furniture – active and quiet spaces/stations, whole group and small group arrangements, station management.
• Assist teachers with age-appropriate required visual displays providing a print rich environment – Family Information Boards, bulletin boards and displays, state forms, schedules, environmental and functional print, interactive boards, props and enhancements.
• Manages weekly materials list and school wide system for organization of distribution.
• Organization and maintenance of library books, tapes, CDs and classroom signage.
• Introductory training sessions for new teachers using KRK materials.
• Curriculum updates, new procedures, communications from the support center as it pertains to curriculum – communication with regional personnel/email addresses.
• Organization and upkeep of teacher observation records and or state required training hours and determined training needs.
• Input for performance reviews for teacher performance and development of PDP (Professional Development Plan).
• Facilitate and motivate teamwork through contests, team member appreciation days school-wide campaigns, in-house workshops, lunch and learns, etc.
• Participation in team member meetings with school curriculum news.
• Weekly classroom observations using a documented organized system for teacher monitoring and mentoring sessions during classroom activities.
• Program Review explanation and communication with teachers.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of supplies for classroom/teacher use.
• Suggest ways to take learning outside and observe playground activities as part of curriculum execution.
• Promote Pro Solutions trainings and/or online programs as well as KRK proprietary trainings.
• Promote school/state health and safety standards.
• Ensures teachers inform parents of their child’s progress.
• Reviews classroom lesson plans and postings.
• Plans and assists the management team with child classroom transitions ensuring they are communicated to both the families and teachers in a timely manner.

• Ensures that an assessment is completed for each child and that the child’s progress is communicated to the parents.
• Ensures evidence of learning displays are professional, neat and reflects the curriculum.

Enrollment

• Keeps parents apprised of Learning Academy’s activities.
• Assist management with any family issues relating to the classroom so that they are resolved quickly.
• Assist with the curriculum explanation in a tour with a potential new family.

Center Team Members

• Ensures that proper child-teacher ratios are maintained.
• Encourages high quality teacher-child interactions.
• Responsible for team member orientation, training, and mentoring. Follows and implements Kids ‘R’ Kids and state training guidelines with every new employee.
• Ensures that each team member receives and understands his/her job description, policies and procedures, and orientation materials.
• Maintains team member training records on all center employees as required by state licensing regulations.
• Coaches and counsels team members when necessary.
• Participates in all team member training sessions, meetings, and programs as requested by the Director and sponsored by the Learning Academy. Willing to lead session if requested to do so by the Director.
• Supervises and mentors all teachers to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of each child in the classroom.
• Supervises and mentors all teachers in the required skills and expertise needed to ensure an appropriate classroom environment.

Customer Relations

• Develops and actively maintains positive communications with families and team members.
• Recognizes parent concerns, evaluates course of action and responds appropriately to the needs of families. Communicates family concerns to the Director. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding children and families.

Relationships with Families

• Maintains effective communications with families.
• Listens attentively to their concerns and takes appropriate action - Is available to parents.
• Conducts parent meetings and other conferences as appropriate.

General

• Effectively resolves problems related to the management of the center. Seeks assistance from the Director when appropriate.
• Must be able to react quickly with sound judgment and problem-solving skills in complex and critical situations, such as injuries and accidents.
• Must use excellent verbal and written communication skills with parents, children, and team members.
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and holding children in accordance with local state requirements.
• Plans work schedules and supervises team members.
• Completes all required paperwork and record keeping on a timely basis and maintains same in an organized, up-to-date manner.
• Evaluates team member performance.
• Keeps Director apprised in a timely manner of all critical areas of responsibility, including serious student accidents, employee issues and significant events. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with all state licensing authorities, approved vendors, and community contacts.
• Represents the interests of Kids ‘R Kids Learning Academies in the community.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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