Curriculum and Instruction Manager

The Curriculum and Instruction Manager at CHS is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Early Childhood curriculum and instructional practices across all CHS centers. This role will ensure that our curriculum framework is delivered consistently and with fidelity, driving high-quality learning experiences that align with CHS's mission to transform the lives of the children in our care. This position will lead and standardize our coaching model, providing regular, structured coaching across all centers to enhance teacher effectiveness and improve child outcomes. Responsible for supporting the Sr. Director of Programs and Center Directors in the achievement of NAEYC accreditation through assuring program compliance and quality. The salary range for this position is $59,735 - $79,746 annual depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent, high-fidelity implementation of the CHS Early Childhood curriculum and instruction framework across all centers, working closely with Center Directors and teaching staff. Train and support curriculum and best practices content for new scholastic staff
• Collaborate with Center Directors to ensure consistent and age-appropriate implementation of CHS curriculum and best practices in all classrooms
• Lead and manage a structured coaching model, providing individualized support and professional development to educators at each center, fostering instructional excellence
• In collaboration with Curriculum & Instruction Coaches, conduct classroom observations and recommend improvement strategies
• Model CHS Early Childhood Education philosophy
• In collaboration with center leadership, follow up with Coaches to ensure identified improvement strategies are instituted in a timely manner and are sustained within the classroom
• Work with Coaches to ensure compliance with CHS best practices, policies, and procedures as well as with regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with center leadership and coaches to support the success of existing and implementation of new learning initiatives and special events
• Oversee the procurement of educational materials and classroom furniture, ensuring a unified standard of quality and efficiency in resource distribution to all centers. Complete classroom audits and report identified equipment and material needs
• Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of curriculum and instruction, tracking child progress and outcomes to inform data-driven decisions that align with CHS's goals of kindergarten readiness and beyond. Manage the child evaluations in place by tracking the timeliness and implementation by teachers
• Regularly audit current curricula, evaluate emerging educational trends, and recommend new curriculum frameworks and instructional methods to keep CHS's educational offerings cutting-edge. Oversee new implementation planning and execution across the centers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or Curriculum & Instruction. Master's degree preferred
• Level C or D certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway preferred
• PQAS certification preferred
• 5 years of experience in Early Childhood Education curriculum within a childcare center 
• Experience and knowledge in Early Childhood Education program and teaching standards - NAEYC standards preferred
• 3 years' experience in Keystone STARS or NAEYC accredited childcare settings. 
• 3 years of classroom experience and at least 2 years of leadership, coaching, or mentoring experience in education- ECE/ K-12 preferred
• Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
• Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
• Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and/or willingness to learn
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teams
• Ability to lead and organize teaching teams, facilitate meetings, and share child and adult outcomes in multiple ways
• Use multiple coaching strategies to support the growth and development of individual teachers and classroom curriculum
• Able to physically interact with children (e.g., talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, etc.) and lift and or move items of up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities 
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families (preferred)
• Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
• Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
• U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances