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.

Position Overview

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

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.