Curriculum Director

Curriculum Director at The Learning Experience - Corporate Childcare Centers summary:

The Curriculum Director oversees instructional quality and staff development at an early childhood education center, ensuring curriculum and brand standards, licensing, and safety compliance. They coach and retain teaching staff, conduct observations and assessments, manage family engagement and enrollment-support activities, and contribute to center profitability and operations. Required credentials include state director/administrative certification, early childhood education experience, and knowledge of licensing and assessment practices.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Free uniforms

Join the fastest growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where “Happy Happens Here”! At The Learning Experience, our Curriculum Directors are ambassadors of happiness, guiding our educators and championing excellence in every classroom. In partnership with the Center Director, Curriculum Directors foster a joyful, safe, and high-performing learning environment, ensuring brand standards, instructional quality, and operational effectiveness are met with care and consistency.

Compensation:


Core Attributes:


· Passion for Impact: A heart that beats for children's developmental needs and happiness.

· Growth Mindset:
An unyielding belief in the potential of every child and a drive to empower educators to deliver exceptional learning experiences.

Role Responsibilities:


People


· Support efforts to ensure the center is fully staffed with well-trained teachers.

· Maintain a high-quality teaching team that demonstrates professionalism and upholds brand standards.

· Conduct and document monthly staff development meetings using TLE-provided content.

· Demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving using all available resources.

· Prioritize employee retention and accountability with clear feedback and coaching.

· Promptly address and resolve parent and staff concerns at the center level.

Enrollment


· Support the center’s marketing plan to drive enrollment and family retention.

· Post engaging photos and captions on social media platforms regularly.

· Secure positive customer reviews monthly.

· Ensure teachers are leveraging parent communication tools effectively.

· Support brand initiative implementation and family engagement strategies.

Profitability


· Contribute to efforts that support the center’s profit margin (EBITDA) budget.

· Remain knowledgeable about current budget goals and resource needs.

Standards and Quality


· Uphold all health, safety, and licensing standards throughout the center.

· Prioritize supervision practices and center-wide compliance with individual medical and dietary needs.

· Proactively maintain the physical center environment to be organized, clean, and tour-ready.

· Ensure full compliance with The Learning Experience curriculum and brand standards.

· Demonstrate and apply working knowledge of TLE Curriculum and Brand Integration for training and classroom success.

· Maintain high-quality teacher and student interactions.

· Ensure student assessments are completed with quality and accuracy each assessment period.

· Manage family conferences at least two times per year.

· Conduct formal classroom observations monthly.

· Replenish center materials and inventory in alignment with center budget.

· Take initiative, operate autonomously, and make thoughtful decisions to support staff, families, and business operations.

Qualifications:


· Two or more years of center leadership, curriculum management, and people leadership experience highly preferred. At least one year required.

· Must possess state-specific Administrative or Director credential and meet all applicable state guidelines for the role.

· Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.

· Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

· Must meet all applicable background screening, health, and safety training requirements.

Keywords:

early childhood education, curriculum director, staff development, center director, childcare licensing, classroom observation, family engagement, enrollment growth, assessment and compliance