CURRICULUM SUPERVISOR, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (GRANT FUNDED)

POSITION GOAL

To ensure developmentally appropriate curriculum/program practices in early childhood education through designing, planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, evaluating, and monitoring early childhood programs in support of the District’s Strategic Plan.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Curriculum Supervisor, Head Start/Early Head Start, shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below.

• Coordinate curriculum/program practices for the existing early childhood classes in elementary schools and contracted sites.

• Determine the extent to which respective early childhood education curricula is being implemented in the schools and centers in coordination with Program Evaluation.

• Provide direct assistance to classroom teachers.

• Determine the extent to which the standards of excellence and service in instructional programs are being maintained.

• Coordinate the efforts of respective school-based curriculum representatives at the elementary school level.

• Assist in the development and identification of relevant research in coordination with Program Evaluation.

• Participate in the development and/or coordination of the development of all respective Early Childhood programs and management systems being implemented.

• Conduct outreach and build partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, non-profits, the business community, and other organizations engaged in early childhood intervention services, particularly those targeting underserved and disadvantaged communities.

• Participate in the evaluation and the selection of materials and equipment appropriate to teaching of early childhood education.

• Represent the department on matters pertaining to early childhood education.

• Participate in the coordination, development, and/or teaching of the early childhood in-service courses in coordination with the Talent Development Department.

• Serve in staff advisory capacity to the curriculum councils.

• Represent the District on early childhood education at the national, state, and local levels. (This includes speaking to parent and community groups).

• Provide coaching and mentoring to early childhood administrators, teachers, and staff.

• Participate in coordinating the planning and staging of activities in early childhood education.

• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.

• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.

• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.

• Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned master's degree from an accredited institution.

• Five (5) years, within the last eight (8) years of successful teaching experience. 2 Curriculum Supervisor, Head Start/Early Head Start (cont.) SBBC: EE-046

• Florida certification in Early Childhood, Pre-K/Primary, or Preschool Education.

• Demonstrated expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum for preschool education; understanding the foregoing, candidates may be interviewed provided that such candidate shall be eligible for and obtain Florida certification mentioned above prior to commencement of work.

• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Progressively more responsible and successful work experience, including department head, grade chairperson or an equivalent position.
• Bilingual skills.

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Frequently coordinates with department heads of curriculum specialty across the District in planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring the effectiveness of curriculum that meet student needs. Periodically meets with parent and community groups to represent the District on curriculum specialty issues.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is:  EE-046