SY HeadStart Curriculum Director - CCSD Preschool Centers

SY 26-27 Head Start Curriculum Director – CCSD Preschool Centers

Cherokee County School District (GA) – Ralph Bunche Center – Canton, Georgia

• Job : 5716493
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Position Type: Full-Time

Job Description Code: NDO

Division/Department: Ninth District Opportunity - Head Start

Pay Grade: Head Start

Pay Type: Salaried;
Exempt

Retirement: TRS

Contract Work Year: 250 Days

Reports To: Head Start Curriculum Director

Evaluation Instrument: PEI

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Knowledge of local community resources.
• Experience working with preschoolers, including those with special needs.
• Awareness of cultural and linguistic diversity of the children and families.
• Computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet.
• Supervisory/management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle access.
• Successful criminal background check and drug screening.

Ensure that all aspects of education and early childhood development services meet or exceed funding agency and governing agency requirements, and provide coaching and technical assistance to all classroom staff.

• Collaborate with Center Director and staff to plan and implement program objectives.
• Assist in hiring and evaluating classroom staff performance.
• Assist staff in designing conducive learning environments.
• Encourage staff to pursue AS/BS degrees.
• Provide training/coaching and develop parent training programs.
• Monitor and analyze classroom data to enhance child outcomes.
• Ensure timely completion of education documentation.
• Serve as a model/coach for children, parents, staff, and community.
• Support parent-child relationships and educate parents as lifelong educators.
• Conduct monthly communities of practice for staff.
• Network with child care professionals to share best practices.
• Observe teaching staff and recommend improvements.
• Review daily and weekly schedules and lesson plans.
• Assist in smooth transition of children/families to next setting.
• Maintain safe, clean, organized, and attractive classroom environments.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Purchase developmentally appropriate materials.
• Plan with staff to meet individual child needs.
• Coordinate services for children with special needs.
• Develop and distribute newsletters.
• Recruit enrollees and volunteers.
• Advocate for children and families.
• Attend required meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assist in integration of all service delivery areas.
• Assist in evaluating the service delivery system.
• Participate in training, securing a minimum of 15 hours/year.
• Follow attendance and reporting requirements.
• Maintain CLASS observer reliability and Georgia approved trainer status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs occasionally.
• Pushing/pulling up to 20 lbs occasionally.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Standing frequently.
• Walking frequently.
• Use of hands and arms frequently.

• Supervise and accept supervision.
• Use correct grammar in verbal and written communication.
• Organize/classroom activities and model teaching strategies.
• Work with diverse individuals.
• Be creative, tolerant, flexible, imaginative.
• Plan and conduct adult training sessions.
• Read and comprehend English.

This description summarizes essential duties and is not a comprehensive list. Tasks may be assigned or modified per employer discretion.

Preferred or required credentials beyond those listed may be used in the selection process.

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.