Curriculum Coordinator

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better – advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Curriculum Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment in accordance with curriculum and program established standards.  The Curriculum Coordinator acts as a lead in organizing, implementing, and supervising the curriculum in the early childhood educational program.  The Curriculum Coordinator is also responsible for teaching, guiding, and mentoring other teachers.

Responsibilities

• A day in the life of a Curriculum Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
• Develops components of the center’s teaching and learning plans which included curriculum-related materials.
• Investigates and gathers resources that aid in the implementation of teaching plans.
• Ensures that the curriculum complies with all accreditation standards, licensing requirements and quality standards.
• Develops, leads, and evaluates the educational activities designed at age appropriate levels.
• Assist in learning environments as needed and additional duties as assigned.
• Exercises open and respectful communication with families, team members, supervisors and other center staff.
• Work collaboratively with families, team members, supervisors and other center staff.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies, job competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education/NJ Teaching Certification or other relevant area of study.
• Minimum of 5 years or more years of hands-on child care teaching experience..
• Has knowledge of various methods of teaching and instruction.
• Encompasses knowledge, experience and understanding of Grow NJ Kids Rating System, Criteria and Application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification or Pediatric First Aide or Pediatric Basic Life Support/AED within 30 days of hire.
• Certified Teacher (NJ Depart of Ed).
• NJ Workforce Registry within 30 days of hire.

 If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

About Organization

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. The network has 18 hospitals and more than 500 patient care locations, which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers, physician practice locations, and a fitness and wellness center. With more than 36,000 team members and 7,000 physicians, Hackensack Meridian Health is a distinguished leader in health care philanthropy and is committed to the health and well-being of communities throughout New Jersey.