Curriculum Specialist

Overview

Challenger School is seeking an intelligent, hardworking individual to assist with preschool and kindergarten curriculum. This position is located at our Utah corporate office.

The ideal candidate will work closely with the Director of Curriculum in the development, maintenance, and integrity of preschool and kindergarten curriculum. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills.

A college degree and two years teaching experience in preschool and one other grade level at Challenger, or at least four years demonstrated effectively teaching in preschool and kindergarten at Challenger, or equivalent experience.

• Study, understand, and when assigned, deliver Challenger’s program and teaching methods clearly and effectively, using curriculum and teaching techniques in the curriculum guides and Challenger Manual, especially but not exclusively, the Seven Laws, PPIR, and PPP (prepare, position, perform). Establish suggested routines and organizational procedures for effective classroom behavior management, and teach students to accept responsibility for their behavior.
• Work with the Curriculum Department to monitor the effectiveness of current preschool and kindergarten practices and curricula, determining their effectiveness and appropriateness within the realm of Challenger’s mission and values. Work with operations and management team to create and implement new practices as advised.
• In coordination with the Department, annual review curriculum-related forms for accuracy and clarity before re-publishing.
• Review and evaluate equipment, toys, and curriculum supplements of preschool and kindergarten rooms and playgrounds.
• In conjunction with your manager and stakeholders, oversee the Preschool Survey and kindergarten evaluation practices. Oversee preschool Show-Off tests and kindergarten Challenger Achievement Tests (CATs) and evaluation of the tests. Evaluate their viability and credibility, as well as other standardized testing devices.
• Revise and create as necessary the content of the preschool and kindergarten curricula, in coordination with and as directed by your manager.
• Travel to assigned campuses to retrieve information concerning curriculum content in observing the effectiveness and presentation of the curriculum.
• Assist in observing primarily preschool and kindergarten campus events and activities.
• Observe and evaluate utilization and effectiveness of supplies provided in supporting preschool and kindergarten curriculum delivery.

• Have sufficient math and English language skills to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Understand and embrace Challenger philosophy and methodology and values of the original Constitution.
• Maintain emotional control and stability in all activities of this position for the safety and well-being of children, clientele, and employees.
• Move freely in an office, classroom, parking lot, and playground environment; run (move quickly) from an outside post to any part of the assigned area.
• Stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; reach with hands and arms; use hands effectively in order to handle and feel objects and tools that are pertinent to position; and possess all five senses.
• Possess visual abilities including color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus; see well at least 500 feet.
• Be able to lift a student, weighing up to 40 pounds, under the arms at least 12 inches off the ground.

• Is honest and embraces Challenger’s mission and values.
• Has energy, confidence, and enthusiasm.
• Is friendly and will work patiently with children and other people.
• Works as a team member with supervisors and peers.
• Possesses a strong work ethic and a desire to teach and support Challenger curriculum and methods.
• Demonstrates conscientious attention to detail, strong conceptual thinking, and adaptability in learning and applying new technologies to curriculum development.

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• A 401 (k) retirement plan
• Challenger student tuition discounts available for children and grandchildren

This is a full time, full year position at our Utah Corporate Office. This position pays from $28-$32 an hour, depending on experience.

Please watch for an email from  confirming your application and providing a link to our pre-employment assessment. The assessment must be completed within 72 hours for your application to be considered complete.