Curriculum Director

In a Curriculum Director, we look for committed, organized, ambitious, caring, loving individuals who are excited about making a difference in the lives of our students and their families. Our Curriculum Director understands that this is more than just a job, they are joining a team, and their teammates will be working with and depending on them for success.

Some of the exciting things you will do as a Curriculum Director include, but are not limited to:

• Make a difference everyday by supporting both our Olathe locations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with students and staff
• Inspire and Implement child centered curriculum (we use HighScope)
• Coaching teachers with their lesson plans (BrightWheel experience a plus)
• Set deadlines for teachers to turn in lesson plans to you, keep lesson plans organized
• Attend weekly planning meetings with staff
• Communicate daily with teachers via face to face communication, email, etc.
• Assist in organizing and promoting our annual Storybook Run 5K Race
• Represent Open Minds in a professional manner
• Build positive relationships in our surrounding community
• Manage classroom supplies specific to curriculum, making purchases as needed
• Ensures a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean and appealing facilities; competent in emergency preparedness, removing known safety hazards; provide routine first aid in cases of minor injury and complete proper incident reporting
• Supports leadership in ensuring that the school is complicit with all federal, state, and company regulations

Job Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• At least 1 year of experience in a director or administrative role in a child care facility
• Have a Kansas director’s certificate for over 100 students
• Possess an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or similar field of study
• At least five years of experience working in a licensed child care facility preferred
• Experience with a variety of age groups
• Proficiency with classroom technology (iPad, laptops, etc.)
• Ability to sit, stoop, bend to low level positions that best allow interactions with the students
• Trainings in Child Development, Child Abuse and Neglect, Signs and Symptoms of illness, and Safe Sleep Practices preferred
• Pass pre-employment screening and fingerprint background check

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to lift 40 lbs is strongly desired, and may be required in some classrooms
• Current CPR and First Aid training

Benefits

• Salary: $43,680 - $61,360 per year
• Professional Development
• Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield)
• Supplemental Benefits (Colonial Life)
• Educational Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,680.00 - $61,360.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Multiple Locations