The Manorcrest Preparatory School is a boutique early learning academy committed to reimagining early childhood education through intentional teaching, thoughtfully designed learning environments, and a strong focus on the whole child. We serve children from infancy through Pre-K and are seeking an experienced and highly capable Curriculum Director to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our instructional program. This is an opportunity for an exceptional early childhood educator and instructional leader to help shape a distinctive academic culture where teachers are supported, children are challenged appropriately, and learning is purposeful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate. Position Summary The Curriculum Director will provide instructional leadership across all classrooms and age groups. This individual will ensure that Manorcrest's curriculum, lesson planning, classroom practices, assessments, and teacher development consistently reflect the school's educational philosophy and high standards. The Curriculum Director will work closely with the School Director, Assistant Director, and teaching staff to create consistency across classrooms while helping teachers deliver engaging, individualized learning experiences. This is a hands-on leadership role. The successful candidate should enjoy being in classrooms, observing instruction, coaching teachers, modeling best practices, and helping educators become stronger and more confident in their craft. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing development of Manorcrest's curriculum from infancy through Pre-K.
• Ensure curriculum and classroom practices are developmentally appropriate and aligned with Georgia early learning standards.
• Develop and maintain curriculum maps, learning objectives, lesson-planning expectations, and instructional resources.
• Review teacher lesson plans and provide meaningful feedback and guidance.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and instructional walkthroughs.
• Coach, mentor, and support teachers in classroom management, instructional techniques, differentiation, and child engagement.
• Model high-quality teaching practices when appropriate.
• Lead curriculum-focused professional development and teacher training.
• Use assessment and classroom observation data to identify children's learning needs and improve instruction.
• Help teachers individualize instruction for children with different abilities, developmental levels, and learning styles.
• Promote language development, early literacy, mathematics, science, creativity, social-emotional development, and critical thinking throughout the program.
• Help teachers maximize Manorcrest's signature learning environments, including the Reading Realm™, Atelier Cove™, Manor Village™, Cooking Studio™, Music & Movement Studio™, Outdoor Classroom & Garden, and other specialty spaces.
• Ensure classroom environments, learning centers, displays, and instructional materials support meaningful learning.
• Partner with school leadership to maintain instructional consistency and excellence throughout the academy.
• Support communication with families regarding curriculum, developmental milestones, assessments, and children's academic progress.
• Stay current on research, trends, and best practices in early childhood education.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field.
• Significant experience teaching in an early childhood or elementary educational environment.
• Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or supervising curriculum.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or training teachers.
• Strong classroom observation and teacher-feedback skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with teachers, administrators, children, and families.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Curriculum Director, Instructional Coach, Education Coordinator, Lead Teacher, Academic Director, or similar instructional leadership role.
• Experience with Georgia early learning standards and childcare licensing requirements.
• Experience developing assessment systems and using child-development data to guide instruction.
• Experience in a high-quality private preschool, early learning academy, Montessori, Reggio-inspired, or other progressive educational environment.
• Bilingual or multilingual ability is a plus.

Why Join Manorcrest? At Manorcrest, curriculum is central to who we are. Our campus and learning environments have been intentionally designed to encourage exploration, creativity, independence, communication, and discovery. The Curriculum Director will have the opportunity to influence how these environments are used and help establish instructional practices that can become part of Manorcrest's long-term educational identity. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early childhood professional who wants to move beyond managing a classroom and have a meaningful impact on the quality of teaching and learning throughout an entire school. To Apply Please submit your resume through Indeed along with a brief description of your experience with early childhood curriculum development, teacher coaching, and instructional leadership. The Manorcrest Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person